Stage 1: Sardona-Welterbe-Weg

The starting point of the first stage is Habergschwänd. From here you have an impressive view of the imposing Churfirsten - a natural monument of national importance. From Habergschwänd to the junction at the AlpHummel, you will find information boards on geological phenomena in the Sardona World Heritage Site on a partly newly created hiking trail. The stage leads up to the Mürtschenfurggel past the so-called Helllochdoline, a large depression created by the collapse of an underground cavity. Passing the Spaneggsee, the route continues up to Mürtschenalp, where various ores were mined in the 1850s. The subsoil here is blood-red due to red slate from the Verrucano group. By the way, the Murg lakes, which are rich in fish, are a Mecca for fishermen (patents can be purchased locally).

Further information and links:

• Berggasthaus Habergschwänd
• Restaurant Talalpsee (Tel.: +41 79 691 02 21)
• Murgseehütte
• Skihütte Mülibach (Tel.: +41 79 291 23 49)

73 Sardona World Heritage Trail

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