Trin GR
In the Trin project, volunteers have the opportunity to actively contribute to the preservation of the protection forest and the cultural landscape and to the promotion of biodiversity. In the midst of an impressive landscape, from the Rhine gorge to the edge of the forest, meaningful work and sustainable experiences are combined.
Wald und Kulturlandschaft
Trin lies at the entrance to the Surselva. The mountain village is located under a large protective forest, which also protects the road towards the nearby large tourist centers of Flims and Laax. Below Trin is the Rhine Gorge, often referred to as the "Grand Canyon of Switzerland". The Flims landslide formed this unique landscape 10,000 years ago. Over the millennia, the Rhine has carved its way through the rock barrier and today offers an impressive natural spectacle with unique flora and fauna.
Idee und Ziele
In Trin, project weeks for adults take place in winter - because the mountain forest does not hibernate: dormant vegetation, frozen ground and cool temperatures create ideal conditions for hedge maintenance, thinning and young forest care. Volunteers experience the forest from a new perspective and make a valuable contribution to protective functions and biodiversity.
Project partnerships: Based in Trin, the Bergwaldprojekt volunteers work throughout the region around the Rhine Gorge from Chur to Ilanz. Over 25 project weeks are implemented every year: in summer mainly with young people, in winter with adults.
Das erwartet dich
The work is flexibly adapted to current needs as well as weather and terrain conditions and can vary. Project Trin focuses on forest edge and hedge maintenance, the construction of wildlife protection fences, targeted thinning and clearing. All work is carried out under the guidance of experienced project and group leaders.
The week starts on Sunday with an introduction to the Bergwaldprojekt and the week's schedule. The days start early: breakfast is served at 6:30 a.m. and then the work begins. One highlight is the weekly forestry excursion in the surrounding area. In addition to the forestry work, volunteers also take on simple household tasks in the accommodation, such as tidying up or washing up.
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Organisatorisches
Youth hostel Trin at 900 m.a.s.l.M
- Multi-bed rooms (single rooms can be booked directly via Trin Youth Hostel at regular prices, subject to availability, specify "Participation in the Trin project" when booking)
- Shower/WC
- Warm running water
- Electricity throughout the house
- Camping not possible
breakfast & dinner at the accommodation, lunch in the forest
- Full-value
- regional
- seasonal
- biological 🌱
- less meat (vegetarian alternative available)
- Feste, high mountain boots (above ankle) with treaded sole (two pairs recommended)
- Work clothes, work gloves
- Rain jacket, Rain pants (gaiters recommended)
- Warm clothes (we are in the mountains)
- Shoes
- Stirn- oder Taschenlampe
- Sonnenschutz (Sonnencrème, Sunglasses, headgear)
- Daypack, pocket knife, Water bottle (thermos bottle recommended)
- Hand/shower towel
- Personal items
- Bed linen available (no sleeping bag allowed)
- Good winter equipment, Snowshoes and ski poles.
- Luggage: Arrival with suitcase or bag possible
- Good physical condition and sure-footedness. The work may take place on steep terrain.
- Punctual arrival at the meeting point. Late arrival or early departure is not possible.
- The instructions of the project staff must be followed.
- Insurance is the responsibility of the participants.
- Photographs will be taken during the project week and may be published in our publications. Please contact the project management if you do not agree to this
For ecological reasons, please travel by public transport or in carpools - parking spaces are not available.
Meeting point: (Only with confirmed registration!)
Sunday, 17:19, Postbus stop "Trin, Dorf".
The accommodation is in the immediate vicinity of the meeting point.
Departure: Saturday, 10:30 am from the meeting point.
Registration is binding. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration immediately by calling +41 (0)81 650 40 40 or info@bergwaldprojekt.ch.
In case of emergencies, we can be contacted on the day of arrival. The relevant telephone number will be posted in the project information in your profile shortly before the start of the project.