Waldweg Randa
This walk through the protective forest above Randa, suitable for children, often has surprises in store: ibex may even put in an appearance.
- Type Hiking trail
- Difficulty medium
- Duration 2,20 h
- Distance 6,1 km
- Ascent 561 m
- Descent 561 m
- Lowest point 1410 m
- Highest point 1894 m
Description
The landscape around Randa offers a glimpse of the ancient alpine protective forests of towering larches and Swiss stone pines. In this world of moss-covered rocks and sinister boulders, twisted tree trunks and lichen and a forest floor as soft as a carpet, imaginations run wild. A delight for families!
- Appropriate for children from age 6
- Medelplatte rock ledge with wayside shrine and statue of the Virgin Mary
- Chüebodmen with small chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary
Randa (station) - Schälbettji - Kuhbodmen - Waldweg - Lärchberg - Gere - Randa (station)
(Hiking time in reverse direction: approx. 2h 20)
We recommend:
- Good footwear
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof)
Visit the Lorihiischi built in 1256, which is now a museum allowing you to see into the domestic culture of the Walser.
Additional information and recommendations are available from the guest information centre at Randa station.
- Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt to participants’ fitness level as well as the weather and season.
- Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
- Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.
- Do not leave the marked routes; do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
- Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.
- Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs.
