Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Leuk-Stadt
Leuk has one of the most interesting and historic townscapes in the whole of Valais. Even today there is a medieval atmosphere that can be felt in the alleys and squares of this little town
Historical place
Via Cook: Leuk - Leukerbad
Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 10.40 km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - You reach Leukerbad on historical mule tracks and an old railway route past the St. Barbara wayside chapel and over a 16th century bridge. At your destination, a visit to one of the thermal baths is highly relaxing.
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 10.40 km
- Altitude difference ascent
- 950 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 200 m
- Time required
- 5 hours
- Level technique
- Middle
- Level condition
- Middle
Height profile view map
Details
Possibilities for catering
Catering facilities in Susten- Bakery and Tea Room Mathieu, +41 (0)27 473 13 59, www.baeckerei-mathieu.ch
- Cave de la Pinède, +41 (0)27 473 36 51, www.lapinede.ch
Catering facilities in Leuk-Stadt:
- Bakery and Tea Room Mathieu, +41 (0)27 473 12 07, www.baeckerei-mathieu.ch
Catering facilities and accommodation in Leukerbad:
- Hotel Residenz Paradis, + 41 (0)27 470 12 33, www.hotel-paradis.ch
Arrival
Arrival
- Starting point
- Leuk (Altitude: 750 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Leuk, Stadt Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Leukerbad (Altitude: 1400 m)
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children >12 years
- 50+
To discover on the trail
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Bakery - Café Restaurant Mathieu Susten, Sustenstrasse
Baking is our passion and we have a long-standing family tradition. Let us captivate you with our park breads, grape seed bread and organic AOP-certified Valais rye bread.
RestaurantShopDirect sellingCafé
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Bakery - Café-Restaurant Mathieu Susten, railway station
Baking is our passion and we have a long-standing family tradition. Let us captivate you with our park breads, grape seed bread and organic AOP-certified Valais rye bread.
RestaurantShopDirect sellingCafé
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Bakery - Tea Room Mathieu Leuk-Stadt
Baking is our passion and we have a long-standing family tradition. Let us captivate you with our park breads, grape seed bread and organic AOP-certified Valais rye bread.
RestaurantShopDirect sellingCafé
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Estates and manor houses
In Leuk-Stadt there are still several estates and manor houses. In Kreuzgasse there is the Von-Werra manor house, the Zen-Ruffinen estate in the Gintig and the Mayotshos in the Galdinen.
Site
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Relais Bayard - Hotel / Restaurant / Pizzeria / Catering
The Hotel Relais Bayard is the perfect place for young and old. In our relaxing hotel rooms you will feel at home very quickly.
RestaurantHotelGroup accommodation
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Charnel house (Church)
In the Leuk-Stadt church there is a charnel house with a wall of skulls 20-metres long, which can be visited daily.
Historical buildingChurch
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Hotel Residenz Paradis
The family-friendly Hotel Paradis is based in a peaceful and central location in Leukerbad. The B&B hotel offers a very friendly service with 1-6 beds, a generous breakfast buffet and a wide range of holiday apartments.
HotelGuest houseRoom / Holiday flat
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Municipality of Leukerbad
Leukerbad is the largest thermal spa and wellness resort in the Alps and has the most attractive thermal baths in Switzerland. Leukerbad is worth a visit all year round, both in summer and winter and offers a wide variety of tourist attractions.
Site
Season
All season
Contact
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges / Parc naturel Pfyn-FingesKirchstrasse 6
3970 Salgesch
Tel. +41 (0)27 452 60 60
www.pfyn-finges.ch