Springs and Their Ecological Importance
This hands-on field trip to Bettmeralp in Valais will take you to valuable spring habitats and provide insight into their ecological characteristics. You’ll learn how springs are surveyed and documented for a spring inventory, collect macrozoobenthos samples together, and examine the organisms found in them right in the field.
In the process, you’ll learn about the ecological importance of springs and discover why these unique and species-rich habitats are particularly worthy of protection.
Programme
10.15 | Meeting point: Bettmeralp Information Center, welcome
15.25 | End of the excursion at Bettmeralp
Equipment
Weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and snacks
Requirements
Sure-footedness and good physical condition
Distance
Approx. 5 km (approx. 1 hr 45 min. walking time)
Elevation gain
approx. 250 m
Registration
by August 26, 2026 (limited number of participants)
Dates
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General information
Registration required
Guided or accompanied event
More information
- Guided by Aline Dreifuss, Aqua Viva, and Myriam Roidt, UNESCO World Heritage Site Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
Participation is at your own risk. Participants are responsible for their own insurance. Price info
- Aqua Viva members: CHF 30 (couples: CHF 50)
Non-members: CHF 40 (couples: CHF 70)
Payment on site in cash or via Twint