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Wolfsschlucht

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Season: All season

Season

All season

Offerer

Naturpark Thal
Hölzlistrasse 57
4710 Balsthal
Tel. +41 62 386 12 30

www.naturparkthal.ch

Contact

Naturpark Thal
Hölzlistrasse 57
4710 Balsthal
Tel. +41 62 386 12 30

www.naturparkthal.ch

Naturpark Thal - Wolfsschlucht (gorge of the wolf) is a cantonal nature reserve and demonstrates here the enormous power of nature. A trial runs between the steep and overhanging cliffs through the narrow and wild romantic gorge with caves and erosions.

Wolfsschlucht (gorge of the wolf) is a cantonal forest reserve and demonstrates here the enormous power of nature. A trial runs between the steep and overhanging cliffs through the narrow and wild romantic gorge with caves and erosions.

Details

We recommend getting to Wolfsschlucht by public transport. The Herbetswil Wolfsschlucht bus stop is located directly at the entrance.
In the village centre of Herbetswil there are signposted parking spaces. From there the path to the Wolfschlucht is also marked.
Further parking facilities are available in Welschenrohr.
The Wolfschlucht is a cantonal nature reserve. Please observe the cantonal regulations (regarding fire, dogs. . . ) and the corresponding markings on site.
In wet weather, very good footwear is recommended, as it can be slippery.

Season

All season

Openinghours

Hike through the Wolfschlucht preferably during the summer half year.

Arrival by public transport

Herbetswil, Wolfsschlucht Timetable SBB

Suitable for

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children >12 years
  • Families

Routes in the vicinity

Naturpark Thal

Wolfsschlucht-Weg

This tour reveals the different aspects of the Thal Nature Park. From Welschenrohr, the route leads to the beautiful and wildly romantic Wolf Gorge, through which you ascend to continue hiking in the lofty heights of the second Jura chain.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hours 45 minutesLength: 13.00km

Map