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Municipality of Leukerbad
Leukerbad is the largest thermal spa and wellness resort in the Alps and has the most attractive thermal baths in Switzerland. Leukerbad is worth a visit all year round, both in summer and winter and offers a wide variety of tourist attractions.
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Natura Trail - Pfyn-Finges 1
The first stage starts well above the Rhone Valley and takes you down to the bottom of the valley with magnificent views over the sunny terraces.
Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 3 hoursLength: 9.90km
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Natura Trail - Pfyn-Finges 2
The second stage takes you to wine-growing villages through the Mediterranean vineyard.
Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 14.30km
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Nature and landscape centre
The nature and landscape centre Salquenen is the administrative headquarters of the nature park. There you will find the reception, the shop, the library, and the office premises.
Visitor center
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Nature Park Trail: Jeizinen - Leuk - Sierre
The Jeizinen - Leuk - Sierre nature park trail combines everything that makes a nature park:
Exceptional landscapes, historic village centres and impressive views of the Rhone Valley.
Hiking trail
Time required: 6 hours 30 minutesLength: 22.50km
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Oberems - Turtmanntal Gateway
Oberems lies on a mountain road at the entrance to the Turtmann valley at an altitude of 1335 m. The "Gateway to Turtmann valley" only has 135 inhabitants, but with 5080 ha its area is one of the largest communities in the district of Leuk.
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Oberems sawmill and mill
Experience interactively the world of timber and forestry handcraft.
Discover the diversity of sawmills and mills through the traces of history.
Immerse yourself in old Valais handcraft traditions.
SiteMuseum / Exhibition
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Oberems snow-shoe trail
Enjoy the peace in the enchanted forest
A circular snow-shoe trail Oberems village –"Saniklois" shrines-Griebjistrasse-Ärdju-Raaftstrasse-Holz-village.
Snowshoe route
Length: 4.50km
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Oberems-Bort Snow-shoe Trail
The easy snow-shoe walk for everyone: Oberems village-Gajinen-Widubrunnu-Bielen-Mittelems-Bort-Oberems village.
Snowshoe route
Length: 3.00km
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On the way to the Glacier
The Turtmann Valley: wild and romantic a testament to its glacier
Hiking trail
Length: 16.00km
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Overnight stay in a wine barrel CHF 399.- for 2 Pers.
Discover - experience - give - enjoyWhether for wine lovers, hikers or pleasure-seekers: we have something for everyone.
Culture experienceCulinaryOffer for groups
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Panorama E-Bike Tour
The perfect route for an e.bike tour. Ride along the Valais language border and at the same time through diverse typical Valais villages such as Muras, Veyras and Miège. Enjoy the wonderful panorama over the valley.
E-bike itinerary
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 25.00km
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Partner company with certified cheese from the Nature Park
Try the home-made cheese from the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park
FoodsProducerShop for regional productsGifts
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Pfäristadel
PfäristadelThe barn is no longer used for threshing. Nevertheless, it still remains as a workroom. The Society for the culture and promotion of old Albinen AA+ offers the educational program “model barn construction” here.
SiteHistorical buildingMuseum / Exhibition
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Pfründhaus Guttet-Feschel
An accommodation option for families, groups or clubs with a maximum of 11 to 14 people who want to spend their time in a homely and rustic atmosphere. A kitchen is available
Group accommodation
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Pfyn-Finges Nature Reserve
The forest of Pfyn/Finges nature reserve is the centrepiece of the regional nature park Pfyn/Finges. The forest of Pfyn/Finges has been officially protected since 1997, after it had already been included in the KLN inventory in 1963.
Natural landscape / Habitat
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Picnic area and children's playground Oberems
Oberems has also done something for families with children and made a picnic and children's playground on 2001 at Fenster 7, just above the village.
Picnic-placePlayground
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Ponds in the forest of Pfyn
In the heart of the forest of Pfyn/Finges the groundwater forms a series of ponds with resounding names such as: Muggotolo, Pfafforetsee, Muggenseeli, Rosensee and Schafsee.
Natural landscape / Habitat
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Pyramids in Salgesch
The pyramids in Salgesch have arisen through irregular erosion of the rocks.
Natural monument
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Relais Bayard - Hotel / Restaurant / Pizzeria / Catering
The Hotel Relais Bayard is the perfect place for young and old. In our relaxing hotel rooms you will feel at home very quickly.
RestaurantHotelGroup accommodation
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Restaurant Trächu Hittu
Since August 2021, Yves and Lucia Cordonier have been the new keepers of this mountain restaurant, which has been stylishly renovated with a lot of love and assistance from supporters in the region.
RestaurantCafé
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Rhone Route
The main valley in the Valais widens, sun warms the dry mountain slopes. Between Leuk and Sierre an unruly part of the Rhone, and the Pfynwald, a nature reserve on a huge mound of glacier detritus; a motorway will be built here.
Bicycle tour
Length: 42.00km
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Rilke museum
In 1987 the Rilke Foundation moved into the Maison Pancrace de Courten in Sierre and set up their museum.
Museum / Exhibition
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Ring Acker Chapel
The Ring Acker chapel is considered one of the most magnificent baroque buildings in Valais. It stands on a plateau between Susten and Leuk-Town. Nothing is known about its architects.
Historical building
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Rosensee
Groundwater pond in the heart of Pfyn forest
FloraNatural landscape / HabitatWaters
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Rosutrukelti
The name reflects the concept of the house. The rose symbolises something beautiful and artistic. The designation “Trukelti” (wooden box) symbolises artisan skills.
Cultural landscapeHistorical buildingMuseum / Exhibition
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Rye World of Experience
We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.
Culture experienceOffer for classesOffer for groups
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Rye World of Experience - bakehouse
We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.
Culture experienceOffer for classesOffer for groups
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Rye World of Experience - threshing and cleaning
We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.
Culture experienceOffer for classesOffer for groups
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Rye World of Experience - Variety garden
We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.
Culture experienceOffer for classesOffer for groups