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The rangers are out in Kleinwalsertal!
Experience nature consciously
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10.11.2022
If you are out and about away from the slopes and on our large network of hiking trails in the future, you are sure to notice one or two interesting new features. In addition to our sub-area information boards, e.g. at the entrances to the side valleys, the new ranger Anna is sure to have some exciting information on “Experience nature consciously” for you.
Why are we doing all this?
Quite simply. With the “Experience nature consciously” project, Kleinwalsertal is committed to nature-friendly tourism. We all know that feeling of freedom and adventure when we are out and about in a snowy winter landscape, taking a breather at the summit cross with a snack, or finally arriving at our favorite alp with our bike and burning thighs. There is plenty of space for an individual mountain break in Kleinwalsertal. But nature is not just a backdrop for unforgettable mountain experiences and breathtaking photo motifs - it is much more a living space and retreat, providing us with food, drinking water and much more. It is precisely this value of nature that we would like to place at the center of our actions with “Experience nature consciously” and all associated measures.
More information
The different nature & habitats 11 Sub-areas and their special features
Kleinwalsertal has been divided into 11 sub-areas to specifically guide mountain sports enthusiasts and recreationists. Each of these sub-areas is characterized by special vegetative and ecological features. Did you know that the only golden eagle breeding pair lives in Bärgunttal? Or that chamois seek the retreats they need to survive, especially in the Gemsteltal? For a better understanding of the different nature and habitats, you will find information boards in some places in the future that provide information about the conditions of the respective sub-area. There you will see where protected and conservation areas are located, which corridors are open for ascents and descents and which animals and plants require special consideration.
In winter in particular, it is important to know the protected areas as well as the current avalanche and weather conditions when planning your tour. In addition to the valley entrance signs, designated protected areas can also be found on tour portals such as Outdooractive and Alpenvereinaktiv and on printed maps.
On tour for nature! The ranger is on her way
Another change you might encounter on your next snowshoe, ski tour or hike is the friendly ranger Anna, who knows the sub-areas inside out. Easily recognizable with her “Natur bewusst erleben” jacket, she is available as a contact person for recreational athletes as well as landowners and managers. She provides information on nature-friendly tour planning, native animal and plant species, the Walser cultural landscape and the code of conduct for nature-friendly hiking. She has been working for “Natur bewusst erleben” since September 2024 and was already a member of the ranger team before that. As she has lived in the valley for seven years and loves the mountains, just ask her if you have any questions.
