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10th National Swiss Parks Market, 21 May 2026

On 21 May 2026, the Bundesplatz will transform into a festival of culinary delights. Taste the finest regional specialities from the Swiss parks and meet passionate producers! The programme includes tastings, games and activities for young and old, music – everything you need to enjoy for a great time. Save the date!

9th national Swiss parks market, 15th May 2025

Am Donnerstag, 15. Mai 2025, ist der Pärke-Markt zurück auf dem Bundesplatz in Bern. Auf dem Programm stehen Spezialitäten, Degustationen, Spiele und Mitmach-Aktivitäten an den Ständen, Musik und alles, was es braucht für eine gute Zeit. Reservieren Sie sich das Datum schon jetzt!
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Anabaptist Trail

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 11.00 km

Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen - Discover the historical trails over the Randen, leading you through pleasant forest valleys up to the heights of the Randen with the vast stretch of the Zelgli meadow.

Still today, the field names are reminiscent of a time when the persecuted Anabaptists sought refuge on the Randen to hold their meetings.

Route-information

Length
11.00 km
Altitude difference ascent
780 m
Time required
5 hours
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Middle
Height profile view map

  • Educational opportunity

Possibilities for catering

Restaurant Gemeindehaus Merishausen
Restaurant Frohsinn Hemmental

Arrival

Starting point
Schleitheim (Altitude: 472 m)
Arrival by public transport
Schleitheim, Poststrasse Timetable SBB
Destination
Merishausen (Altitude: 532 m)

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children < 6 years
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
  • Families
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

NATURE PARK-INNKEEPER: Alpine Restaurant Babental

On the only alp in the canton of Schaffhausen, the Babental restaurant invites you to enjoy home-style and regional cuisine. The restaurant has been awarded the nature park innkeeper label.

RestaurantGroup accommodationRoom / Holiday flatAlpine huts offering regional product
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Schleitheim

Das Schleitheimertal war bereits zu Römerzeiten besiedelt. Iuliomagus, eine römische Kleinstadt, wurde an der Stelle des heutigen Dorfs Schleitheim errichtet. Es lag an der Verbindungsstrasse zwischen Vindonissa (Windisch) und Brigobannis (Hüflingen)

SiteHistorical place
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Confession de Schleitheim

In the Anabaptist room of the Schleitheimertal Museum, you will find one of the four printed examples of the Schleitheim Confes- sion, which was composed in 1527 by Benedict monk, Michael Sattler, together with other Anabaptist leaders.

Museum / Exhibition
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Clientis-Randenbus

The Clientis-Randenbus is a public transport service for the last mile and runs in good weather on Sundays and public holidays from Hemmental into the middle of the Randen excursion and hiking area.

Mobility
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Museum Schleitheimertal

Treten sie ein in die Geschichte Schleitheims. Erfahren sie, was im Boden der Talschaft seit Millionen von Jahren schlummerte. Seien es Meerestiere oder Dinosaurier; keltische, römische und alemannische Zeitzeugen.

Museum / Exhibition
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

NATURPARK-WIRT: Kronenhalle Schleitheim

A cosy café in the Kronenhalle in Schleitheim, serving delicious treats, coffee and drinks. An inviting place to meet for a relaxing break, to linger and enjoy each other’s company in a historic setting.

FireplaceCafé

Season

All season

Contact

Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen
Hauptstrasse 50
8217 Wilchingen
T +41 52 533 27 07

naturpark-schaffhausen.ch

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