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
Hills in the Pfyn Forest
Natural landscape / Habitat
Season: All season
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - Enormous rock masses from a post ice-age landslide have formed the hills in the forest of Pfyn/Finges in the foot of the valley.
Enormous rock masses from a post ice-age landslide, the debris for the Illgraben and the mostly free-flowing Rhone River characterise the relief in the forest of Pfyn/Finges. On the hollows between the softly-formed hills in the western part, the ground water emerges and forms a series of ponds with such musical names as: Muggotolo or Sheep Lake. Hear you can hear frogs croaking and observe 26 different species of dragonfly. The opulent vegetation around the ponds is in contrast to the extremely dry and humus-poor soil on the surrounding hills, on which only the undemanding pines grow.
In a confined area there is a variety of habitats present, which is the basis for a very extensive fauna and flora.
Details
Option 1 - bus:
Start at Sierre railway station - take the Val d'Anniviers-Vissoie bus - alight at "Sierre, Parc de Finges" bus stop - follow the sign posts "Rundgang Hügel" (Hills Circular Tour)
Option 2 - car:
Follow the signposts "Rundgang Hügel" (Hills Circular Tour)
Arrival by public transport
Sierre, Parc de Finges Timetable SBBInfrastructure
Parking available at the start
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children from 7-12 years
- Children >12 years
- 50+
Routes in the vicinity
Season
All season
Contact
Sierre, Salgesch und Umgebung TourismusAvenue Général Guisan 6
3960 Sierre
Tel. +41 (0)27 455 85 35
www.sierretourisme.ch