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Insects in the Pfyn Forest protected reserve

Excursion / Guided tour
Next date / period: 21.06.2026 10:00 to 17:00

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - We will have the opportunity to observe the beauty of living insects, from butterflies and bugs to praying mantises. We will even be able to examine them with a magnifying glass.

An excursion into the fascinating world of insects. Together with Christian Roesti we will have the opportunity to observe the behaviour of various insects and to experience the beauty of living insects - from butterflies and bugs to praying mantis - and get an up close look with a magnifying glass.

Families are welcome!

The excursion is conducted in German and French.

The excursion is conducted in German and French / Equipment: Weather appropriate clothing, good shoes, drinks, lunch / Walking time: max. 2 hours / minimum age: 5 years / Registration is required before 4 p.m. on Friday.
Number of participants is limited.

  • child-friendly

Location details

It takes 15 minutes to walk from Leuk railway station to the old threshing barn (start of the Vita Parcours) in Susten. You can walk along the cantonal road towards Pfynwald (in the direction of Siders). After the Illgraben bridge, turn left and you will arrive at the starting point.

Arrival by public transport

Leuk, Bahnhof Timetable SBB

Price information

Adults: CHF 30.-
Children: CHF 15.-
Family: CHF 60.-
Members: free of charge

Registration is obligatory for this offer.

Registration contact

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges / Parc naturel Pfyn-Finges
Kirchstrasse 6
3970 Salgesch
Tel. +41 (0)27 452 60 60

www.pfyn-finges.ch

The offer is suitable for

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

Dates / period

21.06.2026 10:00 to 17:00

Location of the event

Alte Drescherei Susten (Start Vita Parcours)
Obere Abschlacht
3952 Susten

Contact

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges / Parc naturel Pfyn-Finges
Kirchstrasse 6
3970 Salgesch
Tel. +41 (0)27 452 60 60

www.pfyn-finges.ch

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