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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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Bähnliweg

Historical place
Season: All season

Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald - 1876 wurden im Sihlwald erstmals eine Waldeisenbahn verwendet, um die Forstarbeit zu erleichtern. Übriggebliebene Schwellen des einst 12 km langen Trassees kann man noch heute auf dem Bähnliweg entdecken.

Bei der Feuerstelle Langrain ist ein Wagen der ehemaligen Sihlwaldbahn zu sehen.

Openinghours

Täglich 24 Stunden zugänglich

Arrival by public transport

Sihlwald, Bahnhof Timetable SBB

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children < 6 years
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Sihlwald circular hiking trail

From Sihlwald railway station the hike crosses the Sihltal road and leads into the forest wilderness. The higher you climb up the spinner's trail, the wilder and more peaceful it becomes.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 13.30km
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Sihlwald–Langenberg, Forest Route

The trail leads from the visitor centre of the Wildnispark Zurich through the wilderness of the Sihlwald forest and residential areas to the animal enclosures in Langenberg.

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 5.40km
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Sihlwald–Hochwacht–Sihlwald

This leisurely hike with a few climbs leads right through the core zone of the Sihlwald forest.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 15 minutesLength: 11.00km
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Hausen–Sihlwald–Horgen

This hike leads through the wilderness park of Zurich Sihlwald, the largest natural beech mixed woodland in the central part of Switzerland.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 30 minutesLength: 11.50km
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

25 Years Wilderness

For the past 25 years, the Sihlwald has been allowed to develop freely. On this hike, you can clearly feel that you are in a special forest wilderness here. Below the most important aspects, you can find the whole descirption in the PDF (German only)

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 40 minutesLength: 6.60km

Season

All season

Offerer

Stiftung Wildnispark Zürich
Alte Sihltalstrasse 38
8135 Sihlwald
Tel. +41 (0)44 722 55 22

www.wildnispark.ch

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Stiftung Wildnispark Zürich
Alte Sihltalstrasse 38
8135 Sihlwald
Tel. +41 (0)44 722 55 22

www.wildnispark.ch

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