Overview

  • Date

    17. October 2026

    Sat 10:00 - 15:00
  • Contact

    Pro Natura Zentrum Aletsch
    Riederfurka
    3987 Riederalp
    Phone  +41 (0)27 928 62 20

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Intro

On an excursion

They are trumpet-shaped or encrust stones and trees, some can be eaten, some are extremely clever at protecting themselves from predators. Lichens grow incredibly slowly, showing us whether the air is clean or where birds like to rest.

On a hike for young and old through the fairytale Aletsch Forest, we immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of lichens. They have names such as map lichen or reindeer lichen - their diversity is huge. On the way, we learn how they defy the most inhospitable living conditions and why they are nevertheless in sharp decline. Together we will follow the trail of this sophisticated interplay between fungi and algae.

Leader: Daniela Flück, biologist

Program10.00 a.m. | Meeting point in front of Villa Cassel

approx. 15.00 hrs | End in front of the Villa Cassel

Route:

Villa Cassel - Bischofssitz - Moränenweg - Villa Cassel

approx. 2h pure walking time; approx. 200 m ascent/descent

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Pro Natura Zentrum Aletsch

Riederalp
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Contact address
Pro Natura Zentrum
Villa Cassel
3987 Riederalp
+41 27 928 62 20
aletsch@pronatura.ch
Event Homepage https://www.pronatura-aletsch.ch/de/flechten-raffiniertes-zusammenspiel?startDate=17.10.2026&endDate=17.10.2026
Price
Adults: CHF 38.- Children (7 to 16 years): CHF 19.-
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Event dates

  • 17 October 2026

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Contact

Pro Natura Zentrum Aletsch
Riederfurka
3987  Riederalp
Switzerland

Phone  +41 (0)27 928 62 20
Fax +41 (0)27 928 62 23
aletsch@pronatura.ch

Date

17. October 2026

Sat 10:00 - 15:00

Contact

Pro Natura Zentrum Aletsch
Riederfurka
3987 Riederalp
Phone  +41 (0)27 928 62 20

Check Availability

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