Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Unterems hiking paradise
walker's paradise with great views
the pretty village of Unterems lies at an altitude of 1003 m Already in 1419 the mountain community was mentioned in history.
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Valais Panorama Bike
The tour leads up to 2000 m altitude, passing remote alps, steep Alpine meadows and rugged mountain scenery. The highest point is the start of a long descent: an unbroken 1400 metres in height difference down to Leuk.
Mountainbike trail
Length: 30.00km
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Valais rocky steppes
In the rocky steppes of Valais there live several rare types of birds (e.g. ortolan), reptiles (e.g. the green lizard) and insects (e.g. the rosy grizzled skipper butterfly - pyrgus onopordi). The vegetation is also characterised by special species.
Natural landscape / Habitat
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Varen Irrigation Channel
Discover the great irrigation channel with the view to the wild Rhone and the Pfyn-Finges Nature Reserve.
Cultural landscape
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Varen ladders
Over the Varen ladders to reach Leukerbad from Varen.
These are vertical iron ladders that can be bypassed.
Other
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Via Cook: Gemmi - Kandersteg
Visitors rave about the splendid views of the Monte-Rosa massif, the Weisshorn,Matterhorn and Dent Blanche.The mule track still leads past the Dauben Lake to Schwarenbach mountain hotel, which is steeped in history, and then further on to Kandersteg.
Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 15.50km
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Via Cook: Leuk - Leukerbad
You reach Leukerbad on historical mule tracks and an old railway route past the St. Barbara wayside chapel and over a 16th century bridge. At your destination, a visit to one of the thermal baths is highly relaxing.
Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 10.40km
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Via Cook: Sierre - Leuk
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.
Hiking trail
Length: 14.00km
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Via ferrata Daubenhorn
It is the longest via ferrata in Switzerland with difficulty ED (Extrem Difficult).
Climbing
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via ferrata Gemmiwan
Experience Leukerbad from a new perspective. This breathtaking via ferrata will make you feel great.
Climbing
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Viewpoint "Bock uf Üssicht”
Plan an outing to Jeizinen. A look through the picture frame "Bock uf Üssicht" and a photo as a reminder are a must.
Viewpoint
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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.
FoodsProducerShop for regional products
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Vineyard Trail
A theme trail about the vineyards, the wine-growers and the landscape.
Distance 8 km
Time required 2 h 15
Altitude difference: Ascent 260 m
Altitude difference: Descent 210 m
Theme trail
Time required: 2 hours 30 minutesLength: 8.00km
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Vogelparadies Leukerfeld (7H - 8H)
Mit dem Fahrrad können Sie aussergewöhnliche farbenprächtige Vögel bewundern und beobachten...
Offer for classes
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Walk Albinen-Leukerbad
Over the Torrent alp towards Folljeret and Leukerbad through alpine meadows and peaceful woods.
Hiking trail
Length: 9.50km
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Walk Erschmatt - Leuk
From Erschmatt follow the hiking trail in the direction of Leuk and soon arrive at the High Bridge. Then plunge into the fire-red magnificence of the smoke bushes. After go along the bank of the river to Leuk railway station.
Hiking trail
Length: 8.20km
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Walk Leuk - Agarn
This walk starts at the satellite ground station, goes over traditionally cultivated fields in Brentjong to the rocky steppes. Having arrived in the Rhone valley, we recommend walking through Leukerfeld, which is outstanding for bird-watching.
Hiking trail
Length: 11.00km
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Walk Leukerbad - Jeizinen
Walking over hill and alp.
The walk passes 6 different alps. The fantastic view of the Valais mountain world, marmots and bearded vultures are among the points of interest on this walk.
Hiking trail
Length: 17.00km
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Walk Leukerbad - Salgesch
Walk on historical trails
Leukerbad – Varen ladders – Salgesch
From Leukerbad the cultural trail towards Salgesch goes through agricultural regions, sections of woodland and past rock faces.
Hiking trail
Length: 13.00km
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Walk Miège - Leuk
From Sierre railway station we drive with the bus to Miège church, where the walk starts. We cross the terraced vineyards in the golden autumnal light and follow the signposted wine trail to Leuk.
Hiking trail
Length: 10.80km
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Walk Sierre - Salgesch
Discover wine and water between Sierre and Salgesch. The walk goes from Sierre past the Gironde Lake and along the wild Rhone to Salgesch. A wine-tasting stop at one of the wine partner companies is well worthwhile.
Hiking trail
Length: 5.00km
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Walking through Pfyn forest
An exciting walk across the forest of Pfyn/Finges nature reserve. Discover the points of interest in the nature reserve.
Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 14.00km
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Walking-tour Illgraben - Bhutan bridge
Length 7 km
Hiking time 2 h 00
Height difference up 250 m
Height difference down 250 m
Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 7.00km
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Walking-Tour: Fascinating Forest Fire Area
Cultural village of Albinen - Fire area and WSL research - Brentjong field flora
Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 8.00km
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Wall Creeper
Those who espy a wall creeper fluttering up a rock face are enraptured by its beauty. Its jerky spreading of its wide flashing carmine wings is reminiscent of a butterfly.
Fauna
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Wasser erFahren (7H - 11H)
Abenteuerhafte Exkursion mit Velo und spannenden Posten um’s Thema Wasser.
Das pädagogische Konzept Wasser erFahren steht für handlungsorientierte Lernsituationen im Schulzimmer und im Gelände.
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Wasserlabor am Bach (7H - 8H)
Bioindikation der Fliessgewässer im Naturpark Pfyn-Finges.
Kinderleicht und spassig - Eine Gewässeranalyse
Offer for classes
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Weir in Susten
Because particularly in winter a lot of water is taken from the weir in Susten, sometimes the river here seems to be just a trickle.
Historical building
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Wild herbs and rye
The trail is rich in contrast and offers a unique experience with discovery on both sides of the valley. Experience the Nature Park with the wild romantic Turtmann valley on the left side and the sunny mountains of Leuk on the right.
Bicycle tour
Time required: 2 hours 30 minutesLength: 45.00km
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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