Wild- und Naturbeobachtung Chäserrugg

On this guided hike, you’ll discover the region’s fascinating flora and fauna and follow in the tracks of ibex, chamois, and other wildlife.

After taking the funicular and cable car up to Chäserrugg, you’ll enjoy the peace and vastness of the high plateau, “Rosenboden,” before setting off on foot back down into the valley. The descent takes you through a spectacular karst landscape characterized by bizarre rock formations and alpine vegetation. Fascinating insights into the geological features and ecosystem of this unique landscape are guaranteed.

With a little luck, you’ll encounter native wildlife along the way, which is particularly active at dusk. As the sun slowly disappears behind the peaks, we’ll experience the magic of the mountains in a very special light.

Tour

Difficulty: moderate

Distance: 6.5 km

Descent: 950 m

Duration: approx. 3 hours at a leisurely pace

Dates for 2026

July 3, 24, and 31

Guided hike through the karst region led by a local hiking guide

Evening wildlife viewing: with a little luck

Insight into the flora, fauna, and geology

Break with pastries

Program

Meeting point: 4:15 p.m. at the Unterwasser valley station or 5:00 p.m. at the summit building on the Chäserrugg

Ascent to Chäserrugg via funicular and aerial tramway

Evening wildlife viewing

Guided hike through the karst region

Insights into the flora and fauna

Arrival in the valley around 10:00 p.m.

Additional Information

The tour is available for groups of 2 to a maximum of 8 people

Participation fee does not include the mountain railway ticket

Equipment

Hiking boots or sturdy trekking shoes

Comfortable hiking clothing

Windbreaker

In your backpack:

Fleece or warm sweater, jacket

Rain gear

Lightweight gloves and a hat

Sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses

Water bottle or thermos (1 liter)

Lunch and snacks

Personal medication, if needed

Optional:

Telescopic walking poles

Camera

Binoculars

Pocket knife

Additional Tour Can’t find a suitable date, or would you prefer an exclusive tour with friends? Contact us at marco@wanderma.ch and we’ll be happy to assist you with your request.

4:15 p.m. Unterwasser Valley Station, Früeweidstrasse 8, 9657 Unterwasser—paid parking available at the valley station.

Or at 5:00 p.m. at the Chäserrugg summit building. Please send an email to marco@wanderma.ch if you’d like to meet at the summit.

The valley station is also easily accessible by public transportation. There’s a stop right next to the Unterwasser valley station.

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