Category: Grün

Biodiversity stands for «biological diversity», in general terms for the diversity of life on our planet. The preservation of biodiversity is central to the functioning of ecosystems and ultimately to …

Intense forest clearance in former times has radically altered the orginal woodland structure.
The forests of the Pass dal Fuorn region are the most extensive mountain pine forests in the Alps. …

A habitat for plants and wildlife, provides protection against avalanches and acts as a «green lung».
About a third of the National Park is covered by forest.
Typical mountain forests in the …

In the alpine meadow zone we find plants that favour the lower altitudes as well as arcto-alpine species that prefer the upper alpine zone. According to soil types, localised climate …

Habitats
Covering an area of around 170 km2, the Swiss National Park contains a variety of habitats. They can be divided into the following four main categories.

Sedimentary rocks such as dolomite or verrucano dominate large parts of the National Park. Only on the lake plateau of Macun do we encounter crystalline rocks such as gneiss and …

In the Swiss National Park the flora is typical Eastern Alpine. Most of the area is situated in the Engadine Dolomites with predominantly alkaline soils. One exception is the Macun …

Nature lies dormant in winter; during this time the Swiss National Park is closed to visitors.
From mid-November onwards there is generally so much snow that footpaths are no longer visible, …

With the coming of autumn, days get shorter and temperatures drop. Nights can be frosty and the first snows fall in the higher regions. Footpaths may be frozen in places, …

During the summer months a wide variety of walks and a multitude of plants await visitors.
July and August are the ideal moment to visit the National Park. All the trails …

As the snows melt, colour and life return once again to the National Park.

During the month of May there can still be heavy falls of snow within the National Park, …

At first sight, this high alpine landscape appears to be completely barren, but if we take a closer look a host of fascinating phenomena are revealed.
Dominated by weather and erosion, …