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Binn – Heiligkreuz – Binn

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 15 minutesLength: 6.80 km

Season

Mai, June, July, August, September, October

Contact

Tourismusbüro Binn
Landschaftspark Binntal
Dorfstrasse 11
3996 Binn
Tel. +41 27 971 50 50

www.landschaftspark-binntal.ch

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Covered with snow
From Binn, one first descends below Wilere to Ze Binne. From Ze Binne, the pilgrimage trail leads below the road to Heiligkreuz. The contemplation trail then leads above the road directly to Wilere and from there to Binn.

The Lengtal is a southern side valley in the rear of the Binn Valley. For centuries, the valley trail between Ze Binne and Heiligkreuz was an extremely important transportation link for farmers, as well as for pilgrims. After the construction of the valley road, the Lengtal trail fell into oblivion and was thus very overgrown until recently. In 2018, the path was rehabilitated. The varied hike from Binn via Ze Binne to Heiligkreuz overcomes two short steep sections. For the return journey, one ascends a few meters first from Heiligkreuz and then heads back towards Wilere and from there to Binn. Along the way, you will encounter various crosses inviting reflection and contemplation.

Route-information

Route-information

Length
6.80 km
Altitude difference ascent
323 m
Altitude difference descent
323 m
Time required
2 hours 15 minutes
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Details

The chapel of the Cross (Heiligkreuz) was built around 1678 and completely renovated in 1976-77. Unusual for this region is the cross-shaped ground plan. Among the votive offerings hung until it was stolen in 1918, an iron neck shackle which, according to the legend, came from a soldier miraculously liberated from Turkish captivity. As a thank you for the rescue, he hung the shackles in the chapel. Even today, the chapel of the Cross is a frequently visited place of pilgrimage. More than 3000 pilgrims enroll in the pilgrim’s book on the chapel every year.

  • Educational opportunity

Possibilities for catering

Gasthaus Heiligkreuz in Heiligkreuz
Pension Albrun, Hotel Ofenhorn and Restaurant Zur Brücke in Binn
Twingi Stubji in Ze Binne

Infrastructure

On the pilgrimage trail, there is a park bench with an information board about the local lime kiln.

  • Picnicplace

Arrival

Starting point
Binn (Altitude: 1400 m)
Arrival by public transport
Binn, Dorf Timetable SBB
Destination
Binn (Altitude: 1400 m)
Arrival by public transport
Binn, Dorf Timetable SBB

Suitable for

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • 50+
  • Families

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Landschaftspark Binntal

Restaurant Zur Brücke

Melanie Zeiter, hostess of Restaurant Zur Brücke, welcomes you to the newly renovated small village restaurant.

Restaurant
Landschaftspark Binntal

Albrun Binn

To perfect the simple and to reduce the extravagant to the essence is the philosophy of the young host Mario Inderschmitten. He is a member of the Swiss National Culinary Team and specialises in dessert creations.

Restaurant
Landschaftspark Binntal

Twingi-Stubji

After the hike, relax in the “Twingi-Stubji” and enjoy the view of the lake with a glass of wine and a small meal.

Restaurant

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