The park is home to the last original colony of ibex in Switzerland, which was reintroduced to Piz Beverin in the 1950s.
The landscape features 'Walser' architecture, a distinct style brought by settlers migrating from Valais in the Middle Ages.
The park contains the Viamala Gorge, a narrow, dramatic canyon carved by the Hinterrhein river.
The park’s management strategy is modeled on the Swiss Parks Act to integrate nature protection with regional economic development.
Several villages within the park, such as Wergenstein, are situated on high plateaus above 1,400 meters.
Piz Beverin is part of a complex of mountains that forms a significant watershed between the Rhine and the Po drainage basins.
Naturpark Beverin is a Swiss regional nature park situated in the Canton of Graubünden, encompassing the high-altitude landscape between the Safiental and Schams valleys. The park is defined by the Piz Beverin mountain, which rises to 2,998 meters and serves as the park’s central topographic landmark. It preserves traditional Walser settlements, characterized by wooden houses and preserved agricultural mountain heritage. The protected area covers 412 square kilometers, focusing on sustainable development and biodiversity conservation. Key geographical features include the deep Ruinaulta gorge and the high alpine pastures managed by local farming cooperatives. The region is notable for its population of ibex, which can be spotted in the higher reaches near the mountain summits. Visitors interact with the park through a network of marked hiking trails that connect isolated mountain villages. Local infrastructure supports the maintenance of historic cultural landscapes rather than mass-tourism development.
The summit of Piz Beverin, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the Graubünden Alps.
Wear sturdy, broken-in hiking boots, as the terrain is rugged and steep.
Bring binoculars for wildlife spotting, particularly for ibex near the higher mountain passes.
Check local weather forecasts daily, as high-altitude conditions in the Alps can shift rapidly.
Attempting high-mountain trails without proper navigation tools or during periods of sudden fog or thunderstorm warnings.
Some high-altitude hiking trails are closed due to snow from late autumn through late spring.
Stick to marked trails to protect sensitive alpine vegetation and minimize disturbance to grazing livestock and wild animals.
