Loop road Pfyfoltru Trail Varen
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - Interesting theme trail about vineyards, diversity of nature and butterflies.Distance 3.5 km
Time required 1 h 30
Altitude difference: Ascent 150 m
Altitude difference: Descent 150 m
One of the most beautiful views of the wild Rhone awaits you right at the start of this themed trail at the church in Varen. Afterwards the trail leads through the vineyards in a wide curve towards Salgesch and after a short climb reaches a pleasantly cool irrigation channel above the village. Here there is a wonderful view over the village and the Rhone valley A short descent brings you back to the starting point in the village of Varen. In the Valais German dialect the word "Pfyfoltru" means butterfly and signifies near-natural wine production and natural wine-making for the wine-growers of Varen. The successful Pinot Noir "Pfyfoltru” is more than just a promise, and you should definitely try it in one of the many wine cellars and tasting rooms.
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 3.50 km
- Altitude difference ascent
- 150 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 150 m
- Time required
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Level technique
- Easy
- Level condition
- Easy
Details
Start at the church in Varen - from here follow the butterfly boards
Infrastructure
There are parking facilities 50m before the church in Varen.
Arrival
Arrival
- Starting point
- Varen (Altitude: 742 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Varen, Frayen Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Varen (Altitude: 742 m)
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children from 7-12 years
- Children >12 years
- 50+
- Families
The offer has been particularly developed for
- First cycle (Kindergarten and 1st/2nd grade)
- Second cycle (3rd - 6th grade, primary level)
- Third cycle (1st – 3rd grade, lower secondary)
- Upper Secondary School Classes
Season
All season
Contact
Naturpark / Parc naturel Pfyn-FingesKirchstrasse 6
3970 Salgesch
T +41 (0)27 452 60 60
www.pfyn-finges.ch