Face to face with the golden eagle | Family hike

Golden eagles are solitary birds that mate for life. Every year between March and June, the female lays up to three eggs. She incubates them for around 45 days. During this time, the male provides her with food. The young birds make their first attempts at flight in late summer. Hiking guide Gernot has been observing golden eagles in Hinterpasseier/Alta Val Passiria for years. He knows where they breed and whether the brood was successful. With a little luck, we will see the golden eagle soaring above our heads.

Route: Varmazon Alm car park | Golden eagle's nest | Merano High Mountain rail | Varmazon Alm car park Bus stop (possibility to continue hiking independently, for example to Farmazon Alm approximately 1 hour, around 400 m elevation gain).

Type of trail: easy mountain trail

Meeting point: 9:15 a.m. at the Moos Tourist Office, travel to the Varmazon bus stop by public transport, return to Moos by public bus
Duration: to approx. 1:00 p.m. | Walking time: approx. 2 hours

Length: approx. 4 km

Elevation gain: approx. 200 m

Hiking guide: Gernot Reich introduces us to the special world of the majestic golden eagle, which can often be seen flying in the Hinterpasseier valley. We learn fascinating facts about its way of life and observe a golden eagle's nest.

Price: Participation free of charge

Registration: Required! By friday, 25.09.26, 4 p.m. Visitor Center Nature Park Texelgruppe/Gruppo di Tessa info.tg@provinz.bz.it / 0473 668201 and on our Website.

Further information: Hiking equipment | Bring your own food and drink | Possibility to stop for refreshments at the end of the hike | No participant may leave the group without prior notification of the accompanying guide | Subject to change

In cooperation with: Provincial Professional Chamber for
South Tyrolean Mountain and Ski Guides.

This hike is part of the RESPECT campaign. The initiative highlights South Tyrol’s unique natural and cultural landscape, a precious heritage that has been preserved for generations through responsibility, care, and respect. Together, we will discover this special landscape and show how even small gestures can make a big difference.

Bus: public bus stop, Moos Rathaus/Municipio

Car: paid parking available / free parking at Moos Library

Hiking equipment | Food and drink | Binoculars and identification guide, if available

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