Enhancing the landscape along the Walser Trail in the Beverin Nature Park
Grisons
30.07. - 31.07.2026
Environment
Beverin Nature Park and its project partners are committed to conserving the landscape of the region. This includes the historic trail in Pignia, which currently forms part of the “Walserweg” long-distance hiking trail . The Walserweg has a lot of historical significance, but was badly damaged by the construction of the national highway.
Experience two meaningful days in Beverin Nature Park and help spruce up the landscape on the historic Walserweg in Pignia for years to come. Together with Beverin Nature Park and other volunteers, you will build traditional wooden fences from local larch wood, support nature-friendly cultivation and make a valuable contribution to nature and the region. Your commitment makes all the difference – for the environment, local agriculture and hikers!
Current project status
10 placesare still free (out of a total of 10)
110 daysremaining until (registration deadline)
Duration:
- 2 days, Thursday 30 July and Friday 31 July 2026
Location:
- Place of work: Pignia, Andeer municipality in Graubünden
- Meeting point: Andeer, Posta (bus stop)
How it will work:
Day 1, Thursday 30 July 2026:
- 9:00 a.m. Gather at meeting point, welcome
- Transfer to the work site, introduction to the work
- Start of fence building
- Simple lunch outdoors
- Continuation of fence building
- 4:30 p.m. Finish work and transfer to guesthouse
- Overnight stay at Gasthaus Schwert, Andeer
Day 2, Friday 31 July 2026
- 7:30 a.m. Breakfast
- Transfer to the work site,
- begin work
- Simple lunch outdoors
- Tidying up and finish
- 3:00 p.m., transport to Andeer
- Apero in the nature park and journey home
Introduction:
You will receive a theoretical introduction to the tasks and fence building at the location.
Support:
You will be supported by project leader Flurin Stoffel throughout the assignment.
Tasks:
Construction of a traditional wooden fence:
- Positioning stakes with an auger and by hand
- Attaching battens
- Creation of openings
What you’ll need:
- You are physically fit
- Appropriate footwear and work clothing
- You enjoy working outdoors.
Terms of use:
You will pay a CHF 100 contribution. The remainder of the costs (overnight stay, breakfast, packed lunch, dinner/apero in the nature park) will be covered by Beverin Nature Park as a thank-you for your hard work.
- Please bring your own water bottle
- Participants are responsible for their own insurance.
- Please enter your room preference and any allergies in advance
Overnight stay:
- Gasthaus Schwert Andeer (single and double rooms)
- Link: https://www.schwert-andeer.ch/haus.html
Project language
German, English
The area of the Beverin Nature Park stretches around the Piz Beverin, which is 2,998m above sea level. The park comprises four valleys as well as two culturally and linguistically distinct settlement areas. The park communities have joined forces to advance sustainable economic and social development. They work to preserve precious natural and cultural resources, strengthen the local economy and promote tourism close to nature.