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Description
Wasserscheide and its surrounding mountain forests and Alpine meadows are located within the Gantrisch/Gurnigel IBA. The area is easily accessible by car and public transport. There are some amenities (hotel, restaurant) and a network of well-marked hiking paths. The area is home to some Alpine species such as Citril Finch , Golden Eagle , Black Grouse , Wallcreeper , Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker , Rock Ptarmigan , and Common Rock Thrush. In recent years, in summer, observations of vultures, in particular Griffon Vulture have become more common.
Wasserscheide is also one of the Swiss hot spots for the observation of autumn migration (roughly between 15 August and 15 October). During late summer considerable passage of Black Kite and European Honey-buzzard can occur. This is followed in late August / early September by migration of European Bee-eater. September sees good passage of Sparrowhawk , Osprey and Western Marsh Harrier , and some insectivorous passerines stopping over, including Pied Flycatcher , Common Redstart , Whinchat. October is the month of mass migration of passerines including Common Chaffinch , Hawfinch and Meadow Pipit.
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Access
Access to this alpine hot spot is quite easy by car and public transport. There are several car parking places on the Gurnigel Pass (paying) where there is also a stop of Postauto 323 from Riggisberg or Schwarzenburg. The route you see on the map is 8,5 km long.