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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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Naturpark Beverin

Val Schons cultural walk

The Val Schons cultural walk leads from Zillis to Andeer along the Spluga route. On the way there are many small but outstanding cultural treasures in a very compact area.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 6.00km
Naturpark Diemtigtal

Valley hiking trail

"There are many valley hiking trails; the Diemtigtal valley hiking trail from Schwenden to Oey is unique and deserves the highest award." Quote: Hiking guide of the Bernese Hiking Trails

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 15.02km
Naturpark Beverin

Veia Traversina - Via Spluga

Die Veia Traversina führt von Thusis über den Traversinersteg in den Naturpark Beverin. Folgen Sie den Spuren des historischen Säumerpfads (Via Spluga) und geniessen Sie die einmalige Aussicht, imposante Burgen und Brücken und die Viamala-Schlucht.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 45 minutesLength: 11.40km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Via Cook: Gemmi - Kandersteg

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.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 15.50km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Via Cook: Leuk - Leukerbad

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.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 10.40km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Via Cook: Sierre - Leuk

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.

Hiking trail
Length: 14.00km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Via L'Etivaz AOP

Walks through the park - between villages and valleys on a tour of discovery to the pearls of its historical heir, on the trail of cheese. The new app, the cheese trails, is your companion!

Theme trailHiking trailOther routes
Time required: 17 hours 30 minutesLength: 57.00km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Via Le Gruyère AOP

Walks through the park - between villages and valleys on a tour of discovery to the pearls of its historical heir, on the trail of cheese. The new app, the cheese trails, is your companion!

Theme trailHiking trailOther routes
Time required: 16 hoursLength: 51.00km
Naturpark Beverin

Via Spluga (Zillis - Splügen)

The second stage of the Via Spluga continues along the Posterior Rhine past the wildly romantic Roffla Gorge and the calm Sufner lake all the way to Splügen.

Hiking trail
Time required: 8 hoursLength: 20.50km
Naturpark Thal

Via Surprise

Auf 6 Tagesetappen den Solothurner und Baselbieter Jura entdecken.

Theme trailHiking trail
Length: 80.50km
Parco Val Calanca

ViaCalanca

Eine spannende Art, die Natur- und Kulturlandschaft des Calancatal zu Fuss in drei Etappen kennenzulernen.

Hiking trail
Time required: 7 hours 30 minutesLength: 21.00km
Naturpark Beverin

viaCapricorn

viaCapricorn is a mountain hike that leads through the natural habitat of the Alpine ibex. Per stage, experienced mountaineers need to plan around 6 to 8 hours.

Hiking trail
Time required: 18 hours 15 minutesLength: 51.00km
Naturpark Beverin

viaCapricorn - 1st stage

The viaCapricorn leads in 3 stages across the area of the Safien-Rheinwald ibex colony. On the 1st day you walk through beautiful alpine meadows, past Piz Beverin and the turquoise Schottensee. If you are lucky you will see the ibexes!

Hiking trail
Time required: 7 hoursLength: 21.00km
Naturpark Beverin

viaCapricorn - 2nd stage

The viaCapricorn leads across the area of the Safien-Rheinwald ibex colony. On the 2nd you walk through Safiental, which is characterised by the Walser culture. You will find barns burned brown by the sun, solitary located hamlets and tranquility.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 30 minutesLength: 17.00km
Naturpark Beverin

viaCapricorn - 3rd stage

The viaCapricorn leads in 3 stages across the area of the Safien-Rheinwald ibex colony. On the 3rd day you climb steeply up to Alperschälli. In the region of the ibexes you will find crystal-clear mountain lakes and enjoy the view down to Schams.

Hiking trail
Time required: 6 hours 30 minutesLength: 19.00km
Naturpark Gantrisch

ViaJacobi Stage 12 (SchweizMobil 4)

The twelfth stage of the Jakobsweg leads from Wattenwil to Schwarzenburg. The route passes the monastery ruins in Rüeggisberg and the church Wahlern before Schwarzenburg. On this route, you hike through the intact pre-Alpine landscape of the Gantrisch Nature Park.

Hiking trail
Time required: 6 hours 5 minutesLength: 21.15km
Naturpark Gantrisch

ViaJacobi stage 13 (Switzerland Mobil 4)

On an old Roman road, the Sense Gorge, a popular local recreation and nature reserve area, is crossed. Without any further significant inclines, the hiking trail reaches the lower old town of Fribourg. 

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 30 minutesLength: 20.51km
Naturpark Gantrisch

ViaJacobi Stage 30 (Swiss Mobility 4)

With the capital at your back, the path leads through forests and villages, always with a view of the striking Bernese trio Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.

Hiking trail
Time required: 6 hours 20 minutesLength: 21.92km
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

ViaNatura – Horgen nach Sihlwald

Die ViaNatura ist eine Initiative der Zürcher Wanderwege und führt durch die schönsten Naturlandschaften im Kanton. Die vierte Etappe führt von der Naturstation Silberweide in den Sihlwald, einem Park von nationaler Bedeutung.

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hourLength: 4.00km
Jurapark Aargau

Vineyard and nature hiking trail (forest route)

Discover vibrant nature in Remigen: The themed trail explains flora and fauna in vineyard, forest, and field.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 44 minutesLength: 6.71km
Jurapark Aargau

Vineyard and nature hiking trail (vineyard route)

Discover vibrant nature in Remigen: The themed trail explains flora and fauna in vineyard, forest, and field.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 4 minutesLength: 4.18km
Jurapark Aargau

Vineyard educational trail Schinznach-Dorf

From the wine-growing village of Schinznach-Dorf, the vineyard educational trail leads along the sunny slopes of the Schenkenberg valley with its well-kept vineyards. Twelve information panels convey the craft of winemakers and winegrowers in an entertaining way.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 54 minutesLength: 3.03km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Vreneli Trail Guggisberg

The circular route follows the story of Vreneli and Hans-Joggeli. It offers outstanding views, a beautiful route, various rest areas, and experience stations for young and old.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 30 minutesLength: 5.35km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Walk Albinen-Leukerbad

Over the Torrent alp towards Folljeret and Leukerbad through alpine meadows and peaceful woods.

Hiking trail
Length: 9.50km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Walk Alp Selibühl

An easy walk with a magnificent view from the Stierenhütte to Alp Selibühl – ideal for leisure hikers and perfect for a short break in nature.

Hiking trail
Time required: 40 minutesLength: 2.00km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Walk Erschmatt - Leuk

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.

Hiking trail
Length: 8.20km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Walk Gantrischseeli

Leisured walk on a direct route to Gantrischseeli and back to the starting point via the Obere Gantrischhütte.

Hiking trail
Time required: 40 minutesLength: 2.04km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Walk Gürbefall

An easy walk from the watershed to the impressive Gürbefall – with Alpine panorama, fossil finds, and a historic memorial site.

Hiking trail
Time required: 55 minutesLength: 3.16km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Walk Lake Circuit Schwarzsee

A pleasant walk around Schwarzsee invites you to unwind and enjoy the wonderful mountain panorama as well as nature.

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hourLength: 4.12km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Walk Leuk - Agarn

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.

Hiking trail
Length: 11.00km