Vögel im Alpenraum – Naturführungen

In Switzerland, eleven bird species occur exclusively in the Alps. Five different altitude levels create habitats with their typical bird species: bearded and griffon vultures, golden and snake eagles, red and black kites, common and wasp buzzards, kestrel, brown-throated warbler, and field larks. These and other species can be observed in the Simmental.

You will learn many interesting facts about their behavior, breeding biology, diet, evolution, and migration patterns. You will learn how to easily identify birds of prey.

With a magnifying glass, you can marvel at the marvel of bird fields and get to know their diverse functions. An exciting nature experience for children and adults.

Myrta Wüthrich from St. Stephan, a certified field ornithologist and excursion leader, will accompany you on various discovery trips:

Black Woodpecker, the Cavern Builder
Date: April 1 to September 13, 2026
Location: Schlegelholz, St. Stephan
Meeting point and time: Parking lot Bahnhof Stöckli, 8.50 a.m., excursion duration: approx. 3 hours

Golden Eagles, Vultures, Buzzards, Kites, Kestrel, and ancient Mountain Maple trees.
Date: May 1 to September 13, 2026
Location: Dachboden, St. Stephan
Meeting point and time: Parking lot Gemeindeverwaltung (carpooling continues), 9.00 a.m., excursion duration: approx. 3 – 4 hours

Birds of Prey, Golden Eagles, Vultures, and Kestrel
Date: June 6 to September 13, 2026
Location: Betelberg or Metschstand/Hahnenmoos, Lenk
Meeting point and time: Talstation Betelberg or Metschbahn, 9.00 a.m., excursion duration: 4 – 5 hours

Bird and Butterfly Migration to the South: Resident Birds, Bearded Vultures, Golden Eagles, Alpine Choughs, and Crows
Date: September 14 to October 11, 2026, every Wednesday to Sunday
Location: Metschstand/Hahnenmoos, Lenk
Meeting point and time: Talstation Metschbahn, 9.00 a.m., excursion duration: 4 – 5 hours

Information
All excursions can be individually booked from Monday to Sunday.
Binoculars will be provided.
No minimum participants. The excursion will also take place with one person.
Excursions are also very suitable for groups, schools, and photographers.
No excursions will take place in heavy rain.
Weather-appropriate clothing and possibly refreshments.
Payment: Cash or Twint.
No hiking experience required.

Excursion Costs (excl. travel/cable car)
CHF 40.– Adults
CHF 20.– Children up to 16 years
CHF 100.– Family

Inquiries and Registration
Always by the day before, 12.00 p.m. with Myrta Wüthrich, +41 79 514 20 65, fokusnatura@gmx.ch