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Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Rye World of Experience - workshop milling
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-experience
People work alongside nature. Out of this, a variety of cultivated plants have emerged and continue to evolve today. We will show you the plants and how people use them. You can only experience this in Erschmatt.
Museum / Exhibition
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Sage – «Der geprellte Teufel»
Spannende Anekdoten und Sagen erzählen die Bedeutung der 3 Tröge entlang der Dorfstrasse von Agarn.
SiteHistorical buildingLiving tradition
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Sage – «Der Tauftrog»
Spannende Anekdoten und Sagen erzählen die Bedeutung der 3 Tröge entlang der Dorfstrasse von Agarn.
SiteHistorical buildingLiving tradition
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Sage – «Drei Schluck Wasser»
Spannende Anekdoten und Sagen erzählen die Bedeutung der 3 Tröge entlang der Dorfstrasse von Agarn.
SiteHistorical buildingLiving tradition
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Savurando - treasure hunt
An exciting treasure hunt through Pfyn-Finges Nature Park. Discover charming villages, impressive terraced vineyards and beautiful landscapes, combined with delicious local specialties.
Hiking trail
Time required: 6 hoursLength: 9.50km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Scenic Overlook Varen
The parish church in Varen is not only architecturally interesting, but its location also offers a unique viewi point. Enjoy the view from the church over the Rhone valley and the Pfyn/Finges forest reserve.
Viewpoint
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Schatzsuche (5H - 7H)
Den Weg suchen die Kinder. Mit kniffligen Rätseln, lustigen Aufgaben und Teamgeist gewinnen sie Indizien, welche sie zum Schatz führen. Gleichzeitig lernen sie viel über die hohe Biodiversität im Schutzgebiet Pfynwald.
Offer for classes
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Schauacker Brentjong
Zwischen traditionellem und modernem Roggen werden hier gezielt seltene Pflanzen erhalten und gefördert.
FloraNatural landscape / HabitatCultural landscapeLiving tradition
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Schreeund Bach (Howling Stream)
In many parts of Susten it can be heard day and night: the water flowing down north of the River Rhone behind the railway station that we call the “schreeund Bach” (the word “schreeu” was also used earlier to mean loud talking or shouting).
Waters
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Sosta Shop
This is where the Leuk Tourism information platform is located, where in addition to tourist information, you can also purchase regional products from the region.
Shop for regional products
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Soundwalk Illgraben - total immersion in the surroundings
Staging Illgraben - a powerful landscape experience, performed live here on site on 7 September 2019. Alternating between exciting geology and music composed and played on site. Simply marvel!
Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 7.00km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 1: Musik Erosion
Beim Brunnen (ca. 100 Meter unterhalb der Bhutanbrücke) die Hördatei «Musik Erosion» starten. Mit der Hördatei bis hoch zur Bhutanbrücke «schlendern» und in die Klangwelt eintauchen.
Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
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Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 2: Geologie Erosion
Beim Betreten der Bhutanbrücke (Ostseite) die Hördatei „Geologie Erosion“ starten. Den Klängen mit Blick auf die Felswände zuhörend.
Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
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Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 3: Musik Bewegung
Auf der Bhutanbrücke die Hördatei «Bewegung» starten. Den Klängen beim Gang über die Bhutanbrücke zuhörend.
Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
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Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 4: Geologie Murgang
In der Mitte auf der Bhutanbrücke die Hördatei „Geologie Murgang“ starten. Blick auf das Bachbett Illgraben/Illbach.
Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 5 Musik Sédiments / Ablagerungen
Auf der Westseite der Bhutanbrücke die Hördatei „Sédiments“ starten. Den Klängen mit Blick über den Illgraben und den Rand des Illgrabens zuhörend.
Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 6: Geologie Erosionskegel
Auf der Westseite der Bhutanbrücke die Hördatei „Geologie Erosionskegel“ starten. Den Klängen mit Blick auf den Rand des Bachbetts des Illbachs / Illgrabens zuhörend.
Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
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Springs way and footbridge
Dramatic and poetic through the Dala Gorge, source of many springsDistance 3.5 km
Time required 1 h 30
Height difference ascent 180 m
Height difference descent 180 m
Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 3.50km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
St. Stephen's Parish Church
The parish church of St Stephen is in the centre of Leuk. The towering and imposing bell tower draws the visitor's attention to the stately building.
Historical building
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Steppes in the Pfyn Forest
Living conditions in the steppe landscape are extreme for plants. The soil is stony and dry and it can get extremely hot in summer. In the Rottensand temperatures of up to 65 °C have been measured.
Natural landscape / Habitat
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Sunshine Trail
Discover unspoilt centuries-old village centres on the sunny mountain:
Leukerbad - Albinen - Sämsu - Brentschen - Engersch - JeizinenDistance 17 km
Time required 5 h 15
Altitude difference: Ascent 760 m
Altitude difference: Descent 630 m
Hiking trail
Length: 17.00km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Susten - Leukerfeld - Agarn
Experience Leukerfeld! Leukerfeld contains a unique ecological variety within its ponds and dry grasslands.
Theme trailHiking trail
Length: 9.84km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Susten, Illgraben
The fascination of the Illgraben, the spicy fragrance of the forest, birdsong and the spectacular Bhutan Bridge
Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 4.89km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
The Cable-Car Gemmi
Enjoy the superb ride on the hotel owned Gemmirail with a panoramic view of the highest Swiss peaks (Mischabelgruppe, Monte Rosa, Weisshorn, Matterhorn) and the Berner Alps.
Funicular
Hint

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The classic wine-path
Experience the wine area and get to know the world of wine. Along the 6km wine trail you will discover wine villages, the wine regions and the wine technology.
Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 15 minutesLength: 6.30km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
The forest fire area Leuk
After the fire above Leuk different stages of revegetation can be observed. In many places the flower carpets of the red soapwort have made way for young forests, while other locations are still bare.
Flora
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The Hot Spot Gemmi
It is directly adjacent to the terrace of Wildstrubel mountain restaurant.
From here the filigree trapezoidal steel structure extends around ten metres out over the rock face. (Source: www.gemmi.ch).
Viewpoint
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The Pfyn Forest, a bicycle and a lots of energy
Small trip on two wheels to discover the value, dangers and richness of water in the forest of Pfyn/Finges nature reserve.
Nature experienceGuided tour / ExcursionOffer for groups