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Calanda

Graubünden  >  Switzerland

Surprisingly diverse area close to the city of Chur, with alpine species and diverse landscapes.

Añadido* por Peter Wittemann
Última actualización 15 enero 2025
Este birdingplace aún no ha sido calificado. Sea el primero en calificar con 1 a 5 estrellas

Descripción

If you have a morning or afternoon on the weekend in Chur, the local mountain Calanda is a surprisingly good place for some attractive observations. Almost 200 species have been recorded on the Graubünden side of the mountain.

The area at the foot of the mountain is best visited at Rossboden/Rheinsand. Here you follow the straightened river Rhine on a popular footpath. Martín Pescador Común and Mirlo-acuático Europeo can be observed. The most attractive part of the site is a military training area (‘Schiess- und Ausbildungsplatz Rossboden/Rheinsand ’, No. 1 on the map), which is usually only open to the public at weekends. The opening times can be found in the link below. The left side of the Rhine is not accessible. Tarabilla Norteña, Tarabilla común, Buscarla Pintoja, Colirrojo Real, Pico Menor, Ruiseñor Común, Alcaudón Dorsirrojo, Torcecuello Euroasiático, and Escribano Montesino are regularly observed in this area. In winter, Acentor Alpino can sometimes be found in large numbers in the meadows, and the Treparriscos also spends the colder times of the year at low altitudes. One of the few near-natural structures, three islands (2) between Chur and Felsberg, are worth a detour, as they are one of the rare breeding sites of the Andarríos Chico in Switzerland.

The area can also be viewed from above: From Felsberg, the lower Calanda can be hiked on a panoramic trail that offers a beautiful view of Chur. It runs above the Waffenplatz and is only open at weekends from 15 April to 15 September. Various hiking trails (3) also lead ambitious hikers with more time up to the Calanda, which consists of coniferous forest, meadows and rocky areas. They are home to mountain species such as the Verderón Serrano, Treparriscos, Gallo lira común, Piquitureto Común, and Picamaderos Negro .

Whether you are up high or down in the valley, it is always worth taking a look upwards: Gavilán Común, Abejero Europeo, and Águila Real can be observed on the flank of the mountain, benefiting from the thermals, while Quebrantahuesos and Culebrera Europea are rarer.

Speaking of rarities, the unusual sightings noted here are an incentive to expand the list: Gaviota Tridáctila, Cernícalo Patirrojo, Águila Moteada, Aguilucho Cenizo, Esmerejón, Ostrero Euroasiático, Papamoscas Acollarado, Alcaudón Común, Terrera Común, and Polluela Bastarda have already been observed. A Águila perdicera, which had not been observed in the field, was also detected in the area by satellite in August 2021.

Detalles

Accesso

The area close to the city centre can be easily reached by bus, bike or car. You can start the described trail at P+R Obere Au (P; bus or car). The trail, accessible by foot or bike, leads along the Rhine and across the Waffenplatz (1). If the latter is closed, the bypass is well signposted. At Felsberg, the trail crosses the river and leads up the mountain (about 200m height difference). This part can only be explored on foot. It continues on the flank of the mountain towards Felsberg. This part is only open on the weekends from 15 of April to 15 of November. At Haldenstein, you can either choose to complete the round trip or take the bus from the bridge at Haldenstein to Chur, as the last part of the trip is close to the motorway and therefore quite noisy.

Terreno y habitat

Bosque , Montaña , Llanura , Río , Agricultura , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Pradera

Condiciones

Plano , Montañoso

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

No

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Primavera , Verano

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino ancho , Camino sin asfaltar

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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