Wildlife watching Ibex, deer, chamois and co.

During the one-day Ibex Tour (in German) you will discover the realm of the ibex and others. A Swiss Ranger will guide you through the secluded Weisstannen valley. The ranger will provide you with exciting information about the life of the wild animals and help you to spot them.

Observation of fascinating wild animals such as ibex, deer, chamois

Exciting information from a Swiss Ranger

Hike through the mountainous landscape of the Weisstannental valley

Opportunity to experience various wild animals in their natural habitat

Deer, roe deer, bearded vultures, chamois, ibex - these wild animals feel at home in the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona. During the Ibex Tour you will hike through the secluded Weisstannental valley, past 80-metre-high waterfalls. A Swiss Ranger will guide you through the wild nature. The Swiss Ranger will tell you how the animals live and what is special about their habitat. You will be taken to places where you can observe the animals in the wild. With a bit of luck, you will spot the majestic mountain inhabitants that many of us only know from photos. The tours take place as follows:

Saturday, 25 April 2026, 9 am Saturday, 2 May 2026, 9 am Saturday, 23 May 2026, 9 am Sunday, 20 September 2026, 9 am Sunday, 4 October 2026, 9 am Sunday, 18 October 2026, 9 am Sunday, 25 October 2026, 9 am

Guided hike (in German) with a Swiss Ranger

Information on the reintroduction of the ibex

Benefit from the incredible knowledge of a Swiss Ranger

Educational material such as ibex horns

German, other languages on request

Notes

Difficulty: medium (560 metres altitude difference / approx. 4 km per way)

Good, firm footwear

Binoculars are recommended

Snacks, lunch and beverages from your backpack (bring your own)

Booking

Bookable from April to October on selected dates

Minimum number of participants 4 (final decision on the day before 12.00)

Online: until 16.00 the day before, unless already cancelled

By phone: short-term requests are possible until the day before (opening hours), unless already cancelled

The tour takes place in any weather condition, unless the Swiss Ranger cancels the tour due to safety reasons

Individual group tours up to max. 20 people possible on request (Up to 20 people CHF 500.00 for the whole group, 21-40 people CHF 900.00 for the whole group)

Any questions? Contact us at: Heidiland Tourism, Tourist Office Bad Ragaz, T +41 81 300 40 20, badragaz@heidiland.com

Postbus station Weisstannen, Oberdorf

Travelling by public transport on Saturday: Sargans train station from 8:06 / Weisstannen, Oberdorf to 8:42 Weisstannen, Oberdorf from 16:47 / Sargans train station to 17:24 Travelling by public transport on Sunday: Sargans train station from 8:06 / Weisstannen, Oberdorf to 8:42 Weisstannen, Oberdorf from 17:17 / Sargans train station to 17:54 Note: We recommend travelling by public transport, as parking in Weisstannen is limited at the weekend. Alternatively, you can also plan an overnight stay.