Swiss Wrestling trail Springenboden
Naturpark Diemtigtal - Get ready for the Swiss Wrestling Trail with a fresh new look: On June 21, 2026, the "Way to the King" was inaugurated. This popular themed trail in the homeland of Swiss wrestling king Kilian Wenger, dedicated to the Swiss national sport, has been digitized and integrated into the "Diemtigtal" app with a wealth of new content. Experience Swiss wrestling as a vibrant Swiss tradition in a modern and interactive way. There's even a new children's puzzle for younger wrestling fans. Each station features sporting activities that reflect typical training elements and invite not only children to participate. The digital Swiss Wrestling Trail thus uniquely combines learning, exercise, and fun. The app is available in German / local dialect only.
As you explore the home of Wenger Kilian, you’ll learn more about this popular national sport, which has managed to preserve its rustic roots. Schwingen is good for you; it builds strength and resilience. Swiss wrestling embodies camaraderie and down-to-earth values. The people of the Diemtigtal have known this for a long time, which is why it has been an active part of their culture for generations. What’s more, the three Swiss wrestling kings from the Diemtigtal naturally make us very proud – do you know who they are?
Information boards along the route give you an insight into the world of Swiss wrestling and teach you what it takes to become a Swiss wrestling king. The individual stops focus on topics such as young Swiss wrestlers, fitness, technique, mental strength, women in Swiss wrestling and sponsorship. A QR code takes you to further interactive content featuring interviews, animations and games (all information only in German / local dialect).
At the end of the circular walk, in the Pavilion of the Swiss wrestling kings, you’ll find several portraits, watch the final bouts of the last Swiss National Wrestling Festivals on screen, and admire the lifelike wooden bull ‘Arnold’ and our Swiss wrestling king himself in life-size form.
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 2.69 km
- Altitude difference ascent
- 115 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 115 m
- Time required
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Level technique
- Easy
- Level condition
- Easy
Details
To get ready, you can download the ‘Diemtigtal’ app onto your smartphone at home (available only in German / local dialect).
Naturpark Diemtigtal
Bahnhofstrasse 20
3753 Oey
Phone 0041 33 552 26 00
info@diemtigtal.ch
www.diemtigtal.ch
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Food options (please observe opening hours)
Gasthaus Gsässweid: Strengthen yourself with a Kranz salad and enjoy the sun terrace with magnificent views of the Diemtigtal valley. The inn offers accommodation and home-style cooking. Family P. Neukomm, T 033 681 15 32, www.gsaessweid.ch
Restaurant Springenboden: Treat yourself to a break with a Schwinger coffee in the origin house of Swiss wrestling king Wenger Kilian. This family-friendly restaurant serving home-style cooking has a large sun terrace. Family B. Wenger, T 033 681 12 51
Gasthaus Rothbad: Enjoy a ‘Churz-Lätz’ cheese toastie or a Swiss wrestling steak on the outdoor terrace. The Gasthaus Rothbad, which offers accommodation, is situated directly on the route from Horboden to Springenboden and serves fresh, seasonal dishes with a changing selection of specialities. Family D. & A. Messerli-Minnig, T 033 681 13 34, www.rothbad.ch
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- Educational opportunity
- child-friendly
Equipment / Equipment rent
Sturdy footwear, a fully charged smartphone and a packed lunch for a barbecue stop along the way.Signalization
Follow the Swiss wrestling trail from the “Haseloch” along the asphalt road until the path rises to the right towards Ahorni. After the stair ascent over Satteli you reach the covered grilling spot with Swiss wrestling fountain. Further through the forest and after a creek crossing you reach the charming log houses and the inn Gsässweid. From here you can already see the Pavilion of the Swiss wrestling kings and the birthplace of Swiss wrestling king Wenger Kilian, the restaurant Springenboden. After a short descent on asphalt you reach the starting point “Haseloch”. The path is marked with white directional signs and a green route panel.Arrival
Arrival
- Starting point
- Haseloch, Springenboden
- Destination
- Haseloch, Springenboden
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children from 7-12 years
- Children >12 years
- 50+
- Groups
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