Animal encounter manners

Observe more, bother less

Maintain distance: about 50 m from hoofed animals and 100 m from nests. Pack your own refreshments instead of feeding wildlife. Opt for binoculars rather than approaching closer.


Updated: March 2024

Inhabitants of the mountains

Ibex at daybreak near lofty viewpoints
Chamois on shaded slopes within protected zones
Marmots in alpine meadows on sunny days
Golden eagles over broad valleys and ridgelines
Alpine wilderness scenery

Bloom calendar

May–June: alpine roses along lower slopes
June–July: edelweiss along ridges
July–August: gentians in meadows
September: golden larch forests