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Bird walk - from the Red Kite to the Dipper

Theme trail
Time required: 2 hours 45 minutesLength: 6.19 km

Season

April, Mai, June, July, August, September, October

Contact

Naturpark Diemtigtal
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Bahnhofstrasse 20
3753 Oey
Tel. +41 (0)33 552 26 00

www.diemtigtal.ch

Naturpark Diemtigtal - We are surrounded by birds almost everywhere, but often only notice their cheerful chirping. Did you know that some birds travel 800 km a day in search of food?

The beautiful and varied cultural landscape of the Diemtigtal provides a home for many birds. The bird trail leads you through numerous habitats of native bird species. Observe the nursery of a pair of swifts live with a nest camera or test your knowledge of bird calls. Along the way, you can expect to learn many astonishing things about the bird world (explanations in German only).

The populations of many bird species are in sharp decline. The reason for this is often the lack of habitat, which we humans alter for our own purposes. A long-term goal in the Diemtigtal is therefore to provide rare species with a better basis for life again. With the help of the local population, landowners and the Sempach ornithological station, various projects are underway to promote our birdlife.

Route-information

Route-information

Length
6.19 km
Altitude difference ascent
220 m
Altitude difference descent
220 m
Time required
2 hours 45 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Middle
Height profile view map

Details

Theme trail flyers with overview map are available from the Diemtigtal Nature Park office (in German only).

Diemtigtal Nature Park
Bahnhofstrasse 20
3753 Oey
Phone +41 33 552 26 00
info@diemtigtal.ch
www.diemtigtal.ch

Open or closed?
Find out in our > summer sports report

Equipment / Equipment rent

Sturdy shoes

On the way you will find a covered fireplace. Don't forget your cervelat sausage, knife and drinks for the road!

Signalization

Follow the Vogelweg from Oey-Diemtigen railway station or Oey market square to Schuhaus Wiedmer and from there via «Grafestei», «Zälg» to «Bächlen». From there the trail leads to  «Gruebi», where the «Ofehüsi» awaits you for refreshments. Walk down to the Grund along the valley hiking trail to the covered Katzenloch fireplace. Follow the Chirel river to the market square or further back to Oey-Diemtigen railway station. The path is marked with white directional signs and a green route field.

Other shorter route variants:
To «Zälg», from here the path to the Katzenloch fireplace can be shortened (2.8 km).

Arrival

Starting point
Marktplatz Oey
Arrival by public transport
Oey-Diemtigen, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
Destination
Marktplatz Oey
Arrival by public transport
Oey-Diemtigen, Bahnhof Timetable SBB

Suitable for

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • 50+

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