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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!

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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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Forest Nature Trail

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 2.60 km

Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald - On the Forest Nature Trail you get to learn the secrets of the forest, and in a creative and imaginative way you come into contact from head to toe with the Sihlwald.

The forest adventure trail provides an insight into the secrets of the Sihlwald habitat and is a treat for the senses. The trail has 12 stations: counting tree rings, identifying trees, exploring natural soundscapes, observing, and discovering astonishing facts. Walk along a footbridge through the fairytale moorland forest, perceive dead wood as a source of life, find out how a tree drinks, compete with the animals in the long jump, or enjoy the special treat of walking barefoot along the barefoot path, and feeling the different surfaces underfoot. The forest adventure trail starts and ends at the intersection of Sihluferweg and Forststrasse. Immerse yourself with all your senses and leave the hustle and bustle behind!

Route-information

Length
2.60 km
Altitude difference ascent
110 m
Altitude difference descent
110 m
Time required
2 hours
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy
Height profile view map

The trial is steep and narrow in parts and there are also steps. The route is suitable for children from the age of 4 onwards.

Possibilities for catering

Barbeque spots at the Visitor Centre and along the trail.

Signalization

Marked as "Walderlebnispfad"

Arrival

Starting point
Kreuzung Sihluferweg-Forststrasse (Altitude: 481 m)
Arrival by public transport
Sihlwald, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
Destination
Kreuzung Sihluferweg-Forststrasse (Altitude: 481 m)

The offer is suitable for

  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • Families

The offer has been particularly developed for

  • First cycle (Kindergarten and 1st/2nd grade)
  • Second cycle (3rd - 6th grade, primary level)
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Sihlwald wilderness playground

Branch nests, suspension bridges, a hollow silver fir trunk, a snake made of wood - these are the centrepieces of the wilderness playground at the visitor centre in Sihlwald. The exciting play wilderness offers challenges for young and old.

Playground
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Visitor centre in Sihlwald

Visitor centre of the Wildnispark Zürich in Sihlwald with information, a souvenir and book shop as well as an exhibition on the Sihlwald forest.

Visitor center
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Feuerstelle Widenboden

Die zwei Feuerstellen auf dem Widenboden sind idyllisch mitten im Wald auf einer kleinen Anhöhe gelegen.

Fireplace
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Visitor centre barbecue area

There are three barbecue area with several benches in front of the Visitor centre in Sihlwald. Firewood is available in wooden crates.

Fireplace
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Learning Trail: Small Animal Commune

A pile of branches here, a few piled stones there and an insect hotel on the wall – all places where lizards, hedgehogs, bees, and other small animals find a home.

FaunaFloraMuseum / Exhibition

Season

All season

Contact

Stiftung Wildnispark Zürich
Alte Sihltalstrasse 38
8135 Sihlwald
T +41 (0)44 722 55 22

www.wildnispark.ch

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