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10th National Swiss Parks Market, 21 May 2026

On 21 May 2026, the Bundesplatz will transform into a festival of culinary delights. Taste the finest regional specialities from the Swiss parks and meet passionate producers! The programme includes tastings, games and activities for young and old, music – everything you need to enjoy for a great time. Save the date!

9th national Swiss parks market, 15th May 2025

Am Donnerstag, 15. Mai 2025, ist der Pärke-Markt zurück auf dem Bundesplatz in Bern. Auf dem Programm stehen Spezialitäten, Degustationen, Spiele und Mitmach-Aktivitäten an den Ständen, Musik und alles, was es braucht für eine gute Zeit. Reservieren Sie sich das Datum schon jetzt!
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Gnome Path Schwarzenburg

Theme trail
Time required: 1 hour 5 minutesLength: 4.34 km

Naturpark Gantrisch - The sculpture route with ten groups of figures by the artist Jürg U. Ernst brings a smile to your lips. The imaginative concrete sculptures, with their philosophical and humorous comments, let visitors immerse themselves in another world.

The Gnome Path leads clockwise through the town of Schwarzenburg. Start at the station. Follow the map and admire the creative concrete figures. The associated stories can either be read on the display boards or listened to via the Gnome Path app. More information about the Gnome Path can be found on its website. Enjoy the visit!

…And don’t forget to keep your eyes open on the way between the figures! In some gardens, you can find one or another little gnome hidden.

Route-information

Length
4.34 km
Altitude difference ascent
34 m
Altitude difference descent
37 m
Time required
1 hour 5 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Middle
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Equipment / Equipment rent

Weather-appropriate clothing

Arrival

Starting point
Bahnhof Schwarzenburg
Arrival by public transport
Schwarzenburg, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
Destination
Bahnhof Schwarzenburg

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • 50+
  • Families

Season

March, April, Mai, June, July, August, September, October, November

Contact

Naturpark Gantrisch
Förderverein Region Gantrisch
Schlossgasse 13
3150 Schwarzenburg
T +41 (0)31 808 00 20

www.gantrisch.ch

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