Sheet 178 Vättis of the Geological Atlas of Switzerland 1:25,000 will be published towards the end of 2023. In this context, this excursion will give you an insight into the Vättis tectonic window, where you will learn how the sedimentary rocks were deposited and how tectonic processes subsequently formed the Calanda and the Ringelspitz.

In the second part and after a short bus ride from Vättis to Valens, the themes of water and erosion will accompany us. We will descend into the Tamina Gorge and discover how the Tamina spring emerges from the rock source and how it has cut deeply into the bedrock.

Useful information

• Meeting point: Station SBB Bad Ragaz , 7310 Bad Ragaz (Link map.geo.admin.ch), busstop 451, direction Gigerwald, Staudamm. Together, we will take the bus at 9:35 am to Vättis, Dorf (arrival 10:17 am). The participants bear the costs of the bus. 
  
• Finish point: Station SBB, Bad Ragaz, 7310 Bad Ragaz (Link map.geo.admin.ch). At 4:55 pm from Pfäfers, Altes Bad, bus B 453 for the station Bad Ragaz at 5:12 pm. The participants bear the costs of the bus (GA and Half Fare Travelcards are not accepted, CHF 5.-). 
• Time: 9:30 am to 5:15 pm. 
• Walking time: 3  hours. 100 m ascent, -300 m descent. Distance 3 km.
  
• Language: German
• Guide: René Löpfe and Stephan Wohlwend (Co-authors of sheet 178 Vättis of Geological Atlas of Switzerland 1:25,000).
  
• Equipment: good walking shoes, clothing suitable for cold, wet and/or sunny weather.  Take along a picnic lunch in your backpack.
• Special: Participants pay the transport by the Post bus from Vättis village to Valens during the excursion.

Sign up for the excursion on June 18, 2023 (fully booked)