Visitors rave about the splendid views of the Monte-Rosa massif, the Weisshorn,Matterhorn and Dent Blanche.The mule track still leads past the Dauben Lake to Schwarenbach mountain hotel, which is steeped in history, and then further on to Kandersteg.
You reach Leukerbad on historical mule tracks and an old railway route past the St. Barbara wayside chapel and over a 16th century bridge. At your destination, a visit to one of the thermal baths is highly relaxing.
The artists' village of Veyras, where Rainer Maria Rilke lived, the Raspille Gorge, the Valais Wine Museum in the Zumofenhaus in Salgesch and the village of Varen are all well worth seeing. Another possibility goes through the forest of Pfyn/Finges.
It is the longest via ferrata in Switzerland with difficulty ED (Extrem Difficult).
Experience Leukerbad from a new perspective. This breathtaking via ferrata will make you feel great.
Plan an outing to Jeizinen. A look through the picture frame "Bock uf Üssicht" and a photo as a reminder are a must.
The oenologist couple Isabella & Stéphane Kellenberger have been running the Vin d'oeuvre wine cellar in the heart of Leuk Town since 2013. They produce quality wines all over the Valais, with the majority of the vines located in the nature Park.
A theme trail about the vineyards, the wine-growers and the landscape.
Distance 8 km
Time required 2 h 15
Altitude difference: Ascent 260 m
Altitude difference: Descent 210 m
Mit dem Fahrrad können Sie aussergewöhnliche farbenprächtige Vögel bewundern und beobachten...
Over the Torrent alp towards Folljeret and Leukerbad through alpine meadows and peaceful woods.
From Erschmatt follow the hiking trail in the direction of Leuk and soon arrive at the High Bridge. Then plunge into the fire-red magnificence of the smoke bushes. After go along the bank of the river to Leuk railway station.
This walk starts at the satellite ground station, goes over traditionally cultivated fields in Brentjong to the rocky steppes. Having arrived in the Rhone valley, we recommend walking through Leukerfeld, which is outstanding for bird-watching.
Walking over hill and alp.
The walk passes 6 different alps. The fantastic view of the Valais mountain world, marmots and bearded vultures are among the points of interest on this walk.
Walk on historical trails
Leukerbad – Varen ladders – Salgesch
From Leukerbad the cultural trail towards Salgesch goes through agricultural regions, sections of woodland and past rock faces.
From Sierre railway station we drive with the bus to Miège church, where the walk starts. We cross the terraced vineyards in the golden autumnal light and follow the signposted wine trail to Leuk.
Discover wine and water between Sierre and Salgesch. The walk goes from Sierre past the Gironde Lake and along the wild Rhone to Salgesch. A wine-tasting stop at one of the wine partner companies is well worthwhile.
An exciting walk across the forest of Pfyn/Finges nature reserve. Discover the points of interest in the nature reserve.
Length 7 km
Hiking time 2 h 00
Height difference up 250 m
Height difference down 250 m
Cultural village of Albinen - Fire area and WSL research - Brentjong field flora
Those who espy a wall creeper fluttering up a rock face are enraptured by its beauty. Its jerky spreading of its wide flashing carmine wings is reminiscent of a butterfly.
Abenteuerhafte Exkursion mit Velo und spannenden Posten um’s Thema Wasser.
Das pädagogische Konzept Wasser erFahren steht für handlungsorientierte Lernsituationen im Schulzimmer und im Gelände.
Bioindikation der Fliessgewässer im Naturpark Pfyn-Finges.
Kinderleicht und spassig - Eine Gewässeranalyse
Because particularly in winter a lot of water is taken from the weir in Susten, sometimes the river here seems to be just a trickle.
The trail is rich in contrast and offers a unique experience with discovery on both sides of the valley. Experience the Nature Park with the wild romantic Turtmann valley on the left side and the sunny mountains of Leuk on the right.
The only section of the Rhone that could not be channelled, because of the constant flow of debris from the Illgraben!
Catch Ibex and Chamois on their evening walks.
The Vine and Wine Museum, Sierre - Salgesch is devoted to viticulture. The 2 exhibitions in the Zumofenhaus and the Château Villa deal with differnt topics, but they are linked with a 6-km long nature trail and as such also form one entity.
The Wine Museum is housed in the enclosing wall of the Château de Villa. It shows temporary exhibitions about vineyards and wine and organises a program of conferences, wine-tasting and seminars.
Discover the world of good wine, Taste and train your sensory perception.
On the way through vineyards and wine villages in the nature park.
Take the bus from Leuk railway station to the valley station at Flaschen restaurant and take the cable car up to the Rinderhütte. From there the new panorama winter trail leads you to Torrent alp.
The walk starts in Albinen. The trail is prepared with a machine and is about 2.5m wide. The walk can be done without any problem if you have good winter shoes. The superb views over the Rhone valley can be enjoyed all the way to Feschel.
For a number of years, it is once again possible to cross the Gemmi pass from the top and go as far as Sunnbüel in winter. The walk leads from the Gemmi over the Dauben Lake to Kandersteg.
The trail descends slightly, is well cared for and marked.
The panorama trail for Fossil connoisseurs - the origin of thermal water
