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Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - The Jeizinen - Leuk - Sierre nature park trail combines everything that makes a nature park:
Exceptional landscapes, historic village centres and impressive views of the Rhone Valley.
The trail leads from Jeizinen - Erschmatt - Leuk-Stadt - Varen - Salgesch to Sierre. In other words, right through the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park and on the sunny side of the Rhone Valley
Between Erschmatt and Leuk there are boulders, these large granite and gneiss rocks line the route like stranded ships.
This route also takes you past the site of a forest fire above Leuk, where 300 hectares of forest burned down in August 2003. Two decades after the fire, grass has literally grown over the charred mountain flank. Young poplars, willows and birches are now growing there in large numbers.
Even mountains have their weak points. This is particularly recognizable on the Illgraben. The impressive rock faces - the "gateway to hell" - stand in stark contrast to the green, wooded slopes of the Rhone Valley.
The Illgraben is the largest and most active erosion funnel in the Alps. Several times a year, the small Illbach stream turns into a wild mudflow, a very dense torrent of mud that can carry stone blocks weighing several tonnes.
Several landslides occurred above Salgesch 10,000 years ago. The large, clearly visible limestone slab that crosses the Varnersuone and Mengissuone rivers is the visible sliding surface of this landslide.
The hills of Salgesch, Sierre and Granges are made of this landslide material and give the region of Sierre its poetic character.
Do you like it weird? Then follow the stories of Rolf Hermann.
At the waypoints indicated, you have the opportunity to read the weird, freely invented stories at the respective locations: ... hot burnt forest, yawning Grand Canyon and neurotic boulders.
Rolf Hermann's stories are only available in German.
Experience these stories directly at their original locations!
"When the relief becomes a dragon, the rocks get restless, the glacier grumbles and the people do what they can...". A funny and creative story set in the nature park with the famous Professor Sartouche (Bernard Sartoretti).
The stories of Professeur Sartouche (Bernard Sartoretti) are only available in French.
Since August 2021, Yves and Lucia Cordonier have been the new keepers of this mountain restaurant, which has been stylishly renovated with a lot of love and assistance from supporters in the region.
We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.
Es ist eine grosse Kunst, über Geologie zu schmunzeln. Rolf Hermann macht es möglich….ob nun mit halbfalschen Wahrheiten oder halbwahren Lügen.
« Quand le relief devient dragon, les roches s’agitent, le glacier râle et les Z'umains font comme ils peuvent….. » Une histoire drôle et créative dans un des décors du Parc naturel avec le fameux professeur Sartouche.
« Quand le relief devient dragon, les roches s'agitent, le glacier râle et les Z'umains font comme ils peuvent..... » Une histoire drôle et créative dans un des décors du Parc naturel avec le fameux professeur Sartouche.
Es ist eine grosse Kunst, über Geologie zu schmunzeln. Rolf Hermann macht es möglich...ob nun mit halbfalschen Wahrheiten oder halbwahren Lügen.
« Quand le relief devient dragon, les roches s'agitent, le glacier râle et les Z'umains font comme ils peuvent..... » Une histoire drôle et créative dans un des décors du Parc naturel avec le fameux professeur Sartouche.
« Quand le relief devient dragon, les roches s'agitent, le glacier râle et les Z'umains font comme ils peuvent..... » Une histoire drôle et créative dans un des décors du Parc naturel avec le fameux professeur Sartouche.
Es ist eine grosse Kunst, über Geologie zu schmunzeln. Rolf Hermann macht es möglich...ob nun mit halbfalschen Wahrheiten oder halbwahren Lügen.
« Quand le relief devient dragon, les roches s'agitent, le glacier râle et les Z'umains font comme ils peuvent..... » Une histoire drôle et créative dans un des décors du Parc naturel avec le fameux professeur Sartouche.
Es ist eine grosse Kunst, über Geologie zu schmunzeln. Rolf Hermann macht es möglich...ob nun mit halbfalschen Wahrheiten oder halbwahren Lügen.
« Quand le relief devient dragon, les roches s'agitent, le glacier râle et les Z'umains font comme ils peuvent..... » Une histoire drôle et créative dans un des décors du Parc naturel avec le fameux professeur Sartouche.
« Quand le relief devient dragon, les roches s'agitent, le glacier râle et les Z'umains font comme ils peuvent..... » Une histoire drôle et créative dans un des décors du Parc naturel avec le fameux professeur Sartouche.
Es ist eine grosse Kunst, über Geologie zu schmunzeln. Rolf Hermann macht es möglich...ob nun mit halbfalschen Wahrheiten oder halbwahren Lügen.
« Quand le relief devient dragon, les roches s'agitent, le glacier râle et les Z'umains font comme ils peuvent..... » Une histoire drôle et créative dans un des décors du Parc naturel avec le fameux professeur Sartouche.
Discover the high Bridge.
Baking is our passion and we have a long-standing family tradition. Let us captivate you with our park breads, grape seed bread and organic AOP-certified Valais rye bread.
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.
Leuk has one of the most interesting and historic townscapes in the whole of Valais. Even today there is a medieval atmosphere that can be felt in the alleys and squares of this little town
In the Leuk-Stadt church there is a charnel house with a wall of skulls 20-metres long, which can be visited daily.
We warmly welcome you in our B&B Zum Schleif.
This historical building has been lovingly restored. Eight light and spacious rooms await you.
Discover the fascinating world of wines with Cave du Chevalier Bayard in Varen through a wide range of events and group offers - ideal for any occasion.
The parish church in Varen is not only architecturally interesting. Its location offers a unique viewing point. Enjoy the view from the church of the Rhone valley and the forest of Pfyn/Finges nature reserve.
The only section of the Rhone that could not be channelled, because of the constant flow of debris from the Illgraben!
The winegrowing family Albert Mathier & Sons have been producing exquisite Valais wines with passion and commitment since 1928. We are very proud to demonstrate 80 years of family and winegrowing tradition.
Good wine is primarily produced in the vineyard. Because it is part of the system, we only use our own grapes.
We cultivate 17 different types of wines of the highest quality from ten different grape varieties.
The BnB is located in the vineyards of the Valais winegrowing village of Salgesch at the Cave St. Philippe winery, Philippe Constantin family. Enjoy the fine regional breakfast buffet. The rooms have a shower, WC and washbasin in the wine barrique.
Sustainability
This family business has been characterised by its pioneering spirit and innovative skills for generations
The DOMAINES CHEVALIERS wine cellar is a traditional flagship of the Valais wine industry. The founders have applied their foresight and pioneering spirit to become the first to offer their wines under the appellation «Salgesch / Salquenen» label.
The Felizitas Mathier Benicchio family business is now in its 3rd generation of managers and has been undertaking pioneering work in natural winegrowing dedicated to the wine varieties of Valais for the last half a century.
Experience and enjoy unforgettable moments at the family-run Hotel Arkanum. In addition to our exceptional themed rooms, we offer comfortable standard rooms, spacious four-bed rooms and cozy family rooms.
When 2 wineries are united by a common denominator: «For us, it is an ethical matter of course to think of the next generations.»
Baking is our passion and we have a long-standing family tradition. Let us captivate you with our park breads, grape seed bread and organic AOP-certified Valais rye bread.
Valais wine experience in the vineyards and cellars
We will take you on a tour of the most beautiful vineyards in Valais including the wine cellars, with lots of fun and information along the way. Or you can take part in the Salgesch Wine Trophy....
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.
In 1987 the Rilke Foundation moved into the Maison Pancrace de Courten in Sierre and set up their museum.
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.
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