Crap Grisch und Segnesboden
Overview
Intro
Alp Nagens - Grauberg - Crap Grisch - Unterer Segnesboden - Segneshütte - Alp Nagens
After a short ascent towards Grauberg, we turn off to a viewpoint on Crap Grisch.
We walk a little way along the Glarus Thrust where 280 million year old rock lies on top of younger layers.
lies on younger layers. We get a panoramic view of the main overthrust and the Seg-
nesboden. The first part of the excursion focuses on the history of the earth, mountain formation and rocks.
After a picnic lunch, we descend to the Lower Segnesboden. On the Segnesboden we cross the meandering
the meandering water and enjoy the beauty of this alpine floodplain and moorland landscape of national
importance. Passing a waterfall, we return to Alp Nagens via the Segnes hut. We take a break at the Segneshütte and review the history of the earth (biosphere and geosphere).
Details of the hike:
- moderately difficult mountain hike; SAC hiking scale T2 (2 short sections T3, with rope protection)
- Pure walking time 3 1⁄2 h; duration of the guided tour 5-6 h; ascent 330 m, descent 500 m; distance 10.5 km
- Highest point: 2,420 m above sea level (Crap Grisch)
- Meeting point: 09:30 bus stop Laax Bergbahnen (post bus to Alp Nagens)
- Departure: approx. 17:00 at Alp Nagens
Equipment:
- Mountain hiking equipment; good footwear with treaded soles, rainwear / umbrella
- Camera
- Picnic, drink (refreshments available in the afternoon at the Segneshütte or Alp Nagens)
Services:
- Guided tour by a trained GeoGuide Sardona
- Information on nature, landscape, geology, geopark, UNESCO World Heritage Site, geological history
| Contact address |
Harald Vielhaber
SBV-Wanderleiter und GeoGuide Sardona www.wandernatur.ch Mühlebachstrasse 135 8008 Zürich +41 77 527 44 55 vielhaber@bluewin.ch |
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| Location |
Alp Nagens 7031 Laax GR Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://www.wandernatur.ch/wanderungen.php#V13 |
| Price |
80 Fr. / reduced 40 Fr. (Sardoma Geopark Association)
plus ticket for the post bus from Laax Bergbahnen to Nagens H/R
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Event dates
- 15 July 2026
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