Animal encounter manners
Observe more, bother less
Maintain distance: roughly 50 m from hoofed animals and 100 m from nests. Carry your own snacks instead of feeding wildlife. Use binoculars instead of approaching closer.
Updated: June 2026
Mountain dwellers
Ibex at daybreak near elevated outlooks
Chamois on shaded inclines within protected zones
Marmots in alpine meadows under sunny skies
Golden eagles over broad valleys and ridgelines
Bloom calendar
May–June: alpine roses along lower inclines
June–July: edelweiss on crests
July–August: gentians in meadows
September: golden larch woodlands