The fascination of the chamois rut - kalkalpen.at

2 chamois are standing in a small, steep clearing in the snow-covered mountain forest.

Early in the morning, we hike up to the Gamsgebirg' to watch the chamois rutting. Their shiny black winter coats clearly set the chamois apart from the first snow. In late autumn, the bucks have to fight for their place in the herd and win the favor of the females. Any competitors are chased away and hunted through steep rock faces. After the guided tour, you will enjoy breakfast together at Villa Sonnwend and discuss your impressions of the hunt.

Group size: 6

Time & duration: approx. 4.5 hours (pure walking time approx. 2 hours, approx. 350 m ascent), followed by breakfast at Villa Sonnwend

Contribution: Adults €55 (including breakfast)

Info: Sure-footedness in the terrain also required in snow!

Equipment: Hiking boots, weatherproof and warm clothing, headlamp, binoculars, sitting pad and hiking poles

Please note that it is unfortunately not possible to take dogs on this tour.

youtube VIDEO The fascination of the chamois rut

Adults and a ranger with binoculars are standing along the path through the rocky terrain. — In the chamois territory ©BarbaraSitter

A national park ranger has set up a spotting scope in a snowy mountain landscape and a chamois can be seen on the attached screen. — Chamois watching ©BarbaraSitter

A chamois stands in the snow in a steep wooded area. — Chamois in the snow ©ViktoriaHaider

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Villa Sonnwend
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4575 Roßleithen, Mayrwinkl 80
Phone + 43 7562 20592
Email villa-sonnwend@kalkalpen.at

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