Hikes
Tectonic Arena Sardona

Mels geological trail

On the way to sites of stone quarrying, glass and iron smelting and prehistory. The Mels Geoweg leads through the village center of Mels as well as through relaxing forest sections.

On the Mels Geoweg the geological history of the vacation region Heidiland is presented with the help of more than 30 typical rock blocks as well as the impressive panorama with views of the Gonzen or the Churfirsten. The topics always relate to the carefully selected panel locations: mining, fortress construction, millstone and well production, iron smelting, glass production, grain mills, prehistory, earth history, mountain construction and habitat.

Short Info
Difficulty
medium
Distance
6 km
Duration
2 hours
Start altitude
490 m a.s.l.
End altitude
490 m a.s.l.
Ascent
173 m
Descent
173 m
Lowest point
476 m a.s.l.
Highest point
643 m a.s.l.
  • Schedule
    1
    Journey
    to Mels, Post
  • 2
    Mels geological trail
    Hikes
    Tectonic Arena Sardona medium
  • Schedule
    3
    Return trip
    from Mels, Post
  • From the A3 take exit 49-Flums, follow route 3 to Mels, paid parking in the village, start of the geological trail at Mels, post office.