Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Rilke museum
In 1987 the Rilke Foundation moved into the Maison Pancrace de Courten in Sierre and set up their museum.
Museum / Exhibition
Via Cook: Sierre - Leuk
Hiking trail
Time required: 4 - 6hLength: 14.00 km
Season
All season
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - The artists' village of Veyras, where Rainer Maria Rilke lived, the Raspille Gorge, the Valais Wine Museum in the Zumofenhaus in Salgesch and the village of Varen are all well worth seeing. Another possibility goes through the forest of Pfyn/Finges.
The artists' village of Veyras, where Rainer Maria Rilke lived, the Raspille Gorge, the Valais Wine Museum in the Zumofenhaus in Salgesch and the village of Varen are all well worth seeing. Another path will take you through the forest of Pfyn/Finges, one of the largest pine forests in the Alps.
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 14.00 km
- Altitude difference ascent
- 700 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 500 m
- Time required
- 4 - 6h
- Level technique
- Middle
- Level condition
- Middle
Height profile view map
Arrival
- Starting point
- Sierre (Altitude: 533 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Sierre/Siders, gare Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Leuk (Altitude: 750 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Leuk, Stadt Timetable SBB
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children >12 years
- 50+
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Wine Museum Vallese Sierre
The Wine Museum is housed in the enclosing wall of the Château de Villa. It shows temporary exhibitions about vineyards and wine and organises a program of conferences, wine-tasting and seminars.
Museum / Exhibition
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Château de Villa
The Château de Villa is an old patrician house form the 17th century It houses a wine cellar and a speciality restaurant. Enjoy the traditional terroir dishes and discover over 650 wines from different vineyards in Valais
RestaurantCafé
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Wine Museum Valais
The Vine and Wine Museum, Sierre - Salgesch is devoted to viticulture. The 2 exhibitions in the Zumofenhaus and the Château Villa deal with differnt topics, but they are linked with a 6-km long nature trail and as such also form one entity.
Museum / Exhibition
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Nature and landscape centre
The nature and landscape centre Salquenen is the administrative headquarters of the nature park. There you will find the reception, the shop, the library, and the office premises.
Visitor center
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Domaines Chevaliers
The DOMAINES CHEVALIERS wine cellar is a traditional flagship of the Valais wine industry. The founders have applied their foresight and pioneering spirit to become the first to offer their wines under the appellation «Salgesch / Salquenen» label.
FoodsProducerShop for regional products
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FJ Mathier wine cellar
The Felizitas Mathier Benicchio family business is now in its 3rd generation of managers and has been undertaking pioneering work in natural winegrowing dedicated to the wine varieties of Valais for the last half a century.
FoodsProducerShop for regional products
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Albert Mathier & Sons AG
The winegrowing family Albert Mathier & Sons have been producing exquisite Valais wines with passion and commitment since 1928. We are very proud to demonstrate 80 years of family and winegrowing tradition.
FoodsProducerShop for regional products
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Adventure Hotel Arkanum - Restaurant Höllenwein
Experience and enjoy unforgettable moments at the family-run Hotel Arkanum. In addition to our exceptional themed rooms, we offer comfortable standard rooms, spacious four-bed rooms and cozy family rooms.
RestaurantHotel
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Bakery Mathieu Salgesch
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.
ShopDirect selling
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Cave du Rhodan Mounir Weine
Sustainability
This family business has been characterised by its pioneering spirit and innovative skills for generations
FoodsProducerShop for regional products
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Church in Varen
The parish church in Varen is not only architecturally interesting. Its location offers a unique viewing point. Enjoy the view from the church of the Rhone valley and the forest of Pfyn/Finges nature reserve.
Viewpoint
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Cave du Chevalier Bayard SA
The Cave du Chevalier Bayard is a wine cellar which has been under family ownership for generations. It offers a wide range of white and red wines, all produced using natural methods.
FoodsProducerShop for regional products
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
C. Varonier & Söhne AG Cellar
Wine production with tradition
The C. Varonier & Söhne AG cellars have been operating in the picturesque Varen region for 3 generations. It was founded in 1969 and has prioritised hospitality, warmth, innovation and authenticity from the outset
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Bed and Breakfast Zum Schleif
We warmly welcome you in our B&B Zum Schleif.
This historical building has been lovingly restored. Eight light and spacious rooms await you.
Bed and Breakfast
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Wild Rhone
The only section of the Rhone that could not be channelled, because of the constant flow of debris from the Illgraben!
Natural landscape / Habitat
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
Vin d'oeuvre Isabella & Stéphane Kellenberger
The oenologist couple Isabella & Stéphane Kellenberger have been running the Vin d'oeuvre wine cellar in the heart of Leuk Town since 2013. They produce quality wines all over the Valais, with the majority of the vines located in the nature Park.
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