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The Pumpelpitz Family Trail

Theme trail
Time required: 2 hours 30 minutesLength: 3.60 km

Naturpark Thal - Why not go on a journey of discovery in the Naturpark Thal with the little forest sprite.

You can observe small animals and plants, play outside in the world of nature, colour in your forest mandala and light a wonderful campfire. Enjoy all this and more on the digital Pumpelpitz Family Trail at Ramiswil in the Naturpark Thal. You can also find all about that foolish scoundrel Schlarp.

Route-information

Length
3.60 km
Time required
2 hours 30 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Height profile view map

Please come by public transport. The post bus stop is located directly in front of the Ramiswil mill. There are very few parking spaces.
Don't miss: 22.10.2025 16:45h - 20h Treasure hunt with Pumpelpitz on the Pumpelpitz family trail in Ramiswil. Further information at naturparkthal.ch/events

  • child-friendly

Price information

Activating the items on the SmarTrails Mobile page costs CHF 10 per device.
For a group of people, it is enough for one person to buy the trail. Payment can be made with major credit cards and Twint.
The proceeds will be used exclusively for the maintenance of the trail and for the further development of the posts by Simon Fankhauser and the Thal Nature Park.

Possibilities for catering

The Hagli Beiz is located directly on the route. There is a Pumpiteller for children - for every adult who consumes a meal worth more than CHF 20, there is a free Pumpiteller for the children. This can be requested directly at the restaurant.

Arrival

Starting point
Mühle Ramiswil
Arrival by public transport
Ramiswil, Mühle Timetable SBB
Destination
Mühle Ramiswil

The offer is suitable for

  • Children < 6 years
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • Families
Naturpark Thal

Landgasthof Ochsen

"The gastro of the Gulden Valley" is how Christoph Jeker and Sandra Schmid describe their restaurant in Ochsen. Good bourgeois cuisine and a choice of regional dishes complete their offer. A bowling alley and chambres d'hôtes are also available.

RestaurantHotelCafé
Naturpark Thal

Restaurant Alpenblick Passwang

This restaurant offers a fantastic view of the Alps and is located directly on the Passwangstrasse.

RestaurantCafé
Naturpark Thal

Ramiswil Mill

The historic mill in Ramiswil was built in the 16th century. Today, the Renaissance façade of the mill and the old mill equipment amaze visitors. Visits are possible at any time by appointment.

Historical buildingMuseum / Exhibition
Naturpark Thal

Käserei Reckenkien in Mümliswil

The Käserei Reckenkien (Reckenkien Dairy) manufactures certified Naturpark cheese such as the aromatic-delicate Hosenlupf or the Passwang Mutschli. Visit the Lädeli (dairy shop), enjoy a cheese-tasting and take a piece of Naturpark home with you.

FoodsProducerShop for regional products
Naturpark Thal

Hagli Beiz

We invite you to enjoy above all homemade and regional products in a quiet and cosy atmosphere.

RestaurantFarm restaurant
Naturpark Thal

Chesi & Metzg im Guldental

You can find cheese and meat specialties in the small shop in Mümliswil

FoodsShop for regional products

Season

All season

Contact

Naturpark Thal
Hölzlistrasse 57
4710 Balsthal
Tel. +41 62 386 12 30

naturparkthal.ch

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