Dry-stone walls in Beverin Nature Park - Alp Durnan
Andeer (GR)
12.08. - 14.08.2026
Ambiente
Beverin Nature Park works together with farmers to preserve dry-stone walls.
In Andeer on Alp Durnan, a historic dry-stone wall is to be renovated and preserved. The wall is located on a flat moor and borders the Lai Lung mountain lake, in the midst of a beautiful mountain landscape.
The motto of the assignment is “learning by doing.” Learn the ancient craft of drywall construction under expert guidance and test what you have learned directly on a historic dry-stone wall.
By taking part, you make a valuable contribution to the preservation of the landscape, cultural objects and the promotion of biodiversity.
Status attuale del progetto
10 posti liberiè ancora disponibili (su 10 totali)
118 giornirestanti (termine ultimo per le iscrizioni)
Duration:
3 days, from Wednesday, 12 to Friday, 14 August 2026
Location:
- Meeting at 9:53 a.m. at the Andeer, Posta bus stop
- Location: Alp Durnan 7440 Andeer
- Accommodation: Lagerhaus Andeer (dormitory-style accommodation)
How it will work:
Day 1, Wednesday, 12 August:
- 9:55 a.m. arrival at the meeting point, welcome to the park, coffee break
- transport to the work site, introduction to the theory of drywall construction
- simple lunch in the open air, start of work
- approx. 4:30 p.m. transport back to the accommodation followed by dinner.
Day 2, Thursday, 13 August:
- Breakfast
- 8:30 a.m. transport to the work site, start of work
- simple lunch in the open air, continuation of the work
- approx. 4:30 p.m.transport back to the accommodation, followed by dinner.
Day 3, Friday, 14 August:
- Breakfast
- 8:30 a.m. transport to the work site, start of work
- Simple lunch in the open air, tidying up and completion of construction
- about 3:30 p.m. transport to Andeer, snack at the nature park and journey home.
Introduction:
The theoretical and practical introduction will take place on-site.
Support:
Professional support by dry-stone wall specialist Flurin Stoffel.
Tasks:
- Introduction to the basic principles of dry-stone wall construction
- Practical work on the wall
- Learning about occupational safety
- Theoretical foundations of the craft
- Tools and stone working
What you’ll need:
- You are physically fit
- Appropriate footwear
- Weather-appropriate work clothing
Note:
- You will pay a CHF 100 contribution for board and lodging. The rest (breakfast, lunchpaket, dinner) will be covered by Beverin Nature Park as a thank you for your work.
- Bring your own water bottle.
- Accommodation is in the Lagerhaus Andeer (Dormitory-style rooms, 4-bed and private rooms - total of 34 beds)
- Participants are responsible for their own insurance.
Punto di ritrovo
Bushaltestelle Andeer, Posta
Veia Granda
7440 Andeer (GR)
Lingua (del progetto)
Tedesco, Inglese
Il territorio del Parco naturale Beverin si estende intorno alla cima del Piz Beverin (2998 s.l.m.). Il parco comprende quattro vallate e due centri abitati appartenenti a due diverse aree culturali e linguistiche. Le comunità del parco hanno unito le forze e perseguono uno sviluppo economico e sociale sostenibile. Insieme preservano i preziosi beni naturali e culturali del territorio, rafforzano l'economia locale e promuovono il turismo ecocompatibile.