Hike to Kaiseregg, including opportunities to spot griffon vultures and other birds of prey, a picnic, and a possible climb to the summit.
About the event:
On the agenda – We’ll set out early in the morning for the Kaiseregg to try to spot griffon vultures, those fantastic flying machines with their impressive wingspans (up to 2.7 meters). Some young members of this once-unpopular mountain species spend their summer in Switzerland. After an ascent of just over two hours of actual hiking time, we’ll reach the pass. There, we’ll spend a few hours scanning the sky and waiting for the great gliders to awaken. We’ll have our picnic at the pass. In the early afternoon, weather permitting, we’ll set off for the summit of the Kaiseregg. With a bit of luck, we might spot a few other large birds of prey.
Price
| Per person | 75.- CHF |
- Meet at 6:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the soccer field in 1716 Plaffeien/Planfyon (Sellenweg).
- We will carpool to the starting point of the hike. The day ends around 4:00 p.m. (or earlier, depending on weather conditions).
- With: Léonard Roggen, a young, passionate ornithologist; Cathy Roggen-Crausaz, a mountain guide; and Emanuel Roggen, a pharmacist and botanist.
- Difficulty level: Mountain hike of moderate to high difficulty on uneven and rocky terrain. Requirements: Sure-footedness and hiking boots with treaded soles. Elevation gain/loss: +800 m / -800 m. 2.5 hours of actual hiking time per day.
- Lunch: Packed lunch from your backpack.
- Participants: maximum 6
- Equipment: Backpack, hiking-appropriate clothing using the layering principle, down jacket, hiking boots with treaded soles (no sneakers), headwear, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain gear, drink (at least 1 liter), picnic, and observation equipment (binoculars or spotting scope). Hiking poles if desired (depending on preference).
- Registration and payment: via the online form.
- Registration is not final until the registration fee has been received by GrandAngle.ch
- either by invoice or via Twint to 079 280 89 11 (please include your full name, the title, and the date of the activity).
Dates and timetable
2 August 2026
Sunday
06:30 - 16:00
Cathy Roggen-Crausaz
+41 79 280 89 11
