Global Warming Trail
Before the winter sets in and the fog comes down over Zurich, why not take advantage of the October sun and nip over to Klosters and find out what global warming is doing to our glaciers?
There is a four kilometer circular walk high above Klosters, located at the Suvretta hut, 2341 meters above sea level. The walk leads from the hut to the Glacier, and features 15 posts along the way, designed to educate and inform about changes to the glacier; local fauna and flora and the influence of humans on the Alpine ecosystem.
That’ll be why there are all those signs at most ski resorts telling snowboarders and skiers to stay away from certain areas. Fortunately, I’m useless off-piste, so i stick to the marked areas anyway!
You’ll learn how to respect the climate and environment, and it’s a beautiful walk in it’s own right, with no need to double back on yourself. The hut itself closes on October 21st, and re-opens in February for the Winter season.
Further information and photo www.silvrettahuette.ch
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