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Rohanschanze and Malans Vineyards

Grisons  >  Switzerland

One of the best spots for observing migratory birds in the Rhine Valley of the Grisons / Graubünden

Aggiunto* da Peter Wittemann
Ultimo aggiornamento 25 novembre 2025
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Descrizione

The Rohanschanze (1) is a barely visible defensive fortification dating back to the Thirty Years’ War. The former ramparts are now crowned with ancient oaks, and the Colombella can be seen here and in the surrounding fields.

Right next to the site lies a traditionally managed meadow enclosed by hedges (2), offering breeding grounds for birds of the cultural landscape that have become increasingly rare, such as the Averla piccola and the Codirosso. During migration, Stiaccino and Saltimpalo are often spotted, and there are records of the Averla maggiore from late autumn and winter.

The intensively cultivated fields around the area (3), visible from an observation platform facing north, provide resting places for migrating pipits, wagtails, and larks — mainly in spring, but also in autumn. Nearly every spring, the Albanella minore is sighted passing through this corridor. It’s worth scanning the more distant trees for resting Falco cuculo or Gruccione — both rare species that are nonetheless seen here regularly. From these trees, you may also hear the distinctive song of the Torcicollo.

Those who follow the path further east reach the southernmost vineyards of the Bündner Herrschaft (4), home to characteristic birds of these landscapes such as the Zigolo nero and Zigolo giallo, both of which breed here.

Nearly 200 species have been recorded in total — owing to the fact that the area is regularly visited by Graubünden’s most dedicated birders. Among the very rare sightings are two records of Averla cenerina (1967 and 1974), three of Averla capirossa, one of Occhione, and, more recently, two of Calandrella, a species that will likely appear here more often in the future.

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Accesso

The area is best reached either from Landquart train station (it's a bit tricky to find the way across the motorway and railroad tracks) or from Malans train station. Those are also the best parking spots if you arrive by car.

Terreno e habitat

Pianura , Terreni coltivati , Prateria/pascolo , Alberi e cespugli sparsi

Caratteristiche dell’area

Terreno piano

Percorso ad anello

Si

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Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Primavera , Autunno , Estate

Miglior periodo per visitare

Migrazione primaverile

Percorso

Sentiero ampio

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

A piedi , Bicicletta , Sedia a rotelle

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

Si

Informazioni aggiuntive

To the north, the Siechenstuden and the Maienfeld vineyards can be visited (see the respective entries on this page).

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