Furkastrasse 29, 3983 Filet
Adults: CHF 45.-
The cost of train tickets is not included in the excursion fee.
The cost of train tickets is not included in the excursion fee.
On a Field Trip
Wild bees are much more than just the small, wild relatives of the honeybee: With over 600 species in Switzerland alone, these insects are indispensable pollinators. Together, we’ll discover their enormous diversity along the altitudinal zones—from the valley floor all the way up to the high plateau.
The excursion starts at the valley floor and gradually leads us up to the Riederalp high plateau. Along the way, we’ll encounter a variety of different habitats and learn about the basic conditions wild bees need to thrive. We’ll visit sunny south-facing slopes, dry meadows and pastures, as well as areas used for agricultural purposes, and compare their importance for wild bees. It becomes clear that some species are highly specialized and can only survive under very specific conditions, while others, as generalists, can be found in many different habitats.
As we gain elevation, the species composition changes: some species disappear, while others appear. By taking the train, we’ll move systematically between different elevation zones and can directly observe and compare these changes. The excursion provides an in-depth understanding of how landscape, land use, and elevation shape the buzzing diversity of wild bees.
Led by: Sabrina Gurten, biologist and wild bee specialist
Schedule: Saturday, July 25
9:00 a.m. | Meeting point: Mörel Valley Station
approx. 2:30 p.m. | End in front of Villa Cassel
Route:
Mörel Valley Station – Rieder-Mörel – Riederalp – Villa Cassel
Approx. 1 hr 30 min walking time; approx. 200 Hm ascent
Note:
Will take place only in good weather; decision on whether to proceed will be made 3 days in advance
Note: This text was translated by machine translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.
The excursion starts at the valley floor and gradually leads us up to the Riederalp high plateau. Along the way, we’ll encounter a variety of different habitats and learn about the basic conditions wild bees need to thrive. We’ll visit sunny south-facing slopes, dry meadows and pastures, as well as areas used for agricultural purposes, and compare their importance for wild bees. It becomes clear that some species are highly specialized and can only survive under very specific conditions, while others, as generalists, can be found in many different habitats.
As we gain elevation, the species composition changes: some species disappear, while others appear. By taking the train, we’ll move systematically between different elevation zones and can directly observe and compare these changes. The excursion provides an in-depth understanding of how landscape, land use, and elevation shape the buzzing diversity of wild bees.
Led by: Sabrina Gurten, biologist and wild bee specialist
Schedule: Saturday, July 25
9:00 a.m. | Meeting point: Mörel Valley Station
approx. 2:30 p.m. | End in front of Villa Cassel
Route:
Mörel Valley Station – Rieder-Mörel – Riederalp – Villa Cassel
Approx. 1 hr 30 min walking time; approx. 200 Hm ascent
Note:
Will take place only in good weather; decision on whether to proceed will be made 3 days in advance
Note: This text was translated by machine translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.