Animal encounter etiquette

Explore further, disturb less

Maintain distance: about 50 m from hoofed creatures and 100 m from nests. Carry your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars rather than approaching.


Updated: March 2025

Alpine inhabitants

Ibex at sunrise near elevated viewpoints
Chamois on shadowed slopes within protected zones
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles over broad valleys and ridges
Highland wilderness scenery

Bloom calendar

May–June: alpine roses along lower inclines
June–July: edelweiss on crestlines
July–August: gentians in meadows
September: golden larch groves