Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
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
Bhutan bridge
Viewpoint
Season: All season
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - This 134 m long suspension bridge was launched as a project as part of the "UNO - year of mountains 2002" campaign. It was constructed and opened in 2005 together with the Kingdom of Bhutan.
It leads over the Illgraben into the Pfyn Forest and connects the german-speaking with the french-speaking Valais.
Details
The suspended footbridge is 133.71 m long. Four stranded cables with a diameter of 34 mm constitute the main cable. The wooden walkway is 1 m wide. Under maximum permitted load the level of the bridge would drop about 1.3 m. As in Bhutan, the cables are anchored over drums on both sides and cemented in concrete foundations.
The abutment of the west side is 1.51m higher than that on the east side.
A simple skyline crane was previously put up over the Illgraben and served for transportation of the material and construction of the suspension bridge from east to west.
- child-friendly
Arrival by public transport
Leuk, Bahnhof Timetable SBBSuitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children from 7-12 years
- Children >12 years
- 50+
The offer has been particularly developed for
- Third cycle (1st – 3rd grade, lower secondary)
- Upper Secondary School Classes
Routes in the vicinity
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
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
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Along the water
Easy cycle tour with attractive places by the water.
Bicycle tour
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 15.50km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Unterems - BhutanBridge - Leuk
Unterems offers a fantastic view in autumn of the fire-red smoke bushes in the rocky steppes on the opposite slopes. From there the walk leads over the Bhutan Bridge through the forest of Pfyn/Finges to Leuk railway station.
Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 12.00km
Season
All season
Contact
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges / Parc naturel Pfyn-FingesKirchstrasse 6
3970 Salgesch
Tel. +41 (0)27 452 60 60
www.pfyn-finges.ch