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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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Jurapark Aargau

Historic circular route

Discover how vineyards, pastures, and forests were connected along the transport routes of the past.

Theme trail
Time required: 1 hour 21 minutesLength: 3.48km
Naturpark Diemtigtal

History and culture trail

The history and culture trail shows you selected excerpts from the lifestyles and epochs of the Diemtigtal, going back to the Middle Stone Age.

Theme trail
Time required: 30 minutes
Naturpark Beverin

Hoch hinauf - Piz Beverin

Der knapp 3000 Meter hohe Piz Beverin ist einer der beliebtesten Aussichtsberge Graubündens. Der Berg ist Namensgeber und Herzstück des Naturpark Beverin. Eine anspruchsvolle Wanderung durch eine vielseitige Landschaft.

Hiking trail
Time required: 6 hours 40 minutesLength: 16.20km
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Hochwacht barbecue area

Directly next the the Hochwacht observation tower there are two barbecue areas with various seating facilities as well as a table and bench combination.

Fireplace
Naturpark Thal

Holzfluhhütte

Der Holzfluh-Verein verwaltet die heimelige Holzfluhhütte. Die Hütte kann für Anlässe gemietet werden. Kleines, hübsches Hüttchen, oben auf der Holzfluh, mit sagenhafter Aussicht. Ein Bijou!

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Naturpark Thal

Holzweg Thal

Open

Along this experience trail, discover the forest and natural wood products in an artistic and recreational way, using your head, heart and hands.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 5.00km
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Huguenots and Waldensians in Schaffhausen

For more than 20 years, beginning in 1683, hundreds and thousands
of religious refugees arrived in Schaffhausen. They were fed, given medical care, provided with a travel allowance and sent on.

Theme trail
Time required: 1 hourLength: 1.50km
Naturpark Thal

Husis Feuerstelle

Tolle Feuerstelle auf dem Naturerlebnisweg "Husis Reise" auf dem Weg zum Subigerberg.

Picnic-placeFireplace
Landschaftspark Binntal

Hydropower cultural trail

Open

Beautiful hike around the theme of water, starting in Mühlebach and ending at Wasen

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 5.00km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

In Search of Fondue – An Adventure around Lake Lessoc

Open

Starting from Montbovon, this circular walk around Lake Lessoc offers a different way to discover the Intyamon Valley. Guided by an audio app, the hike combines heritage, landscapes and a quest centred around fondue.

Theme trail
Time required: 3 hoursLength: 6.60km
Naturpark Thal

Infotafeln Heidelerche

Das Förderprogramm Lebensraum Weide (FP Weide) hat die Heidelerche als Zielart. Auf vier Tafeln wird diese Vogelart und ihr Lebensraum portraitiert.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 35 minutesLength: 1.00km
Jurapark Aargau

Iron Route

For centuries, iron ore was mined between Herznach and Wölflinswil. Follow the traces of the miners. But it's not only iron that lies in the picturesque Jura landscape: with some luck, you will find fossils along the roadside.

Theme trail
Time required: 5 hours 15 minutesLength: 18.10km
Jurapark Aargau

Iron Route Wölflinswil-Herznach

For centuries, iron ore was mined between Herznach and Wölflinswil. Follow the traces of the miners. But not only iron lies in the picturesque Jura landscape: with a bit of luck, you will find fossils along the path.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 7.33km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Jaun - Charmey

Via Le Gruyère AOP

Theme trailHiking trailOther routes
Time required: 3 hours 54 minutesLength: 12.00km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Jeizi Enduro

A technical enduro descent which, thanks to its sunny location, can be enjoyed from spring through autumn.

Mountainbike trail
Time required: 45 minutesLength: 9.70km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Jeizibärg Bike

The Jeizibärg route is the perfect tour for lovers of natural trails amid beautiful scenery. The combination of flow and rocky sections makes it unique.

Mountainbike trail
Time required: 3 hours 40 minutesLength: 25.00km
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Jestetter Zipfel

Open

Bike Route Jestetten-Lottstetten in the Regional Nature Park Schaffhausen

Bicycle tour
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 31.00km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Joel Wicki Trail

The circular route located on the sunny side of Sörenberg is an informative and playful experience – for wrestling fans and everyone who wants to become one.

Theme trail
Time required: 55 minutesLength: 2.87km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Jura Bike VTT

The stage runs through pine woods to Col de Marchairuz, the views over Lac Léman the reward for your uphill effort. A final descent leads along the Jura ridge to the vineyards of the Lac Léman region.

Mountainbike trail
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 53.00km
Naturpark Thal

Jura Crest Trail Stage 5, Balsthal–Weissenstein

Steep ascent - nice reward: The 5th stage of the Jura Crest Trail has a lot to offer.

Hiking trail
Time required: 6 hours 40 minutesLength: 21.00km
Jurapark Aargau

Jura ridgeway to Wasserflue

A typical Jurapark hike: wide views over green Jura hills and a Genuss-Strassen restaurant with regional specialties to finish.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 35 minutesLength: 8.82km
Naturpark Thal

Jura-Höhenweg (Etappe 4)

Von Hauenstein nach Balsthal in 6.30 Stunden, durch Jura-Buhenwald, vorbei an prächtigen Höfen mit gepflegten Gärten und Burgruinen. Aussichstpunkte mit Blick auf die höchsten Jura-Gipfel und das Mittelland - es lohnt sich!

Hiking trail
Length: 21.00km
Jurapark Aargau

Jurapark Aargau Route (Stage 1 Brugg-Frick)

The Jurapark Aargau route leads through the green treasure chamber of Switzerland – across fields, past gnarly old orchard trees, through the bright forests of the table and chain Jura.

Bicycle tour
Time required: 3 hours 50 minutesLength: 46.30km
Jurapark Aargau

Jurapark Aargau route (Stage 2 Frick-Brugg)

The Jurapark Aargau route leads through the green treasure chamber of Switzerland – across fields, past gnarly old standard trees, through the bright forests of the Table and Chain Jura. In two stages, you cross unique cultural landscapes and experience Jurapark Aargau in all its facets.

Bicycle tour
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 55.86km
Naturpark Thal

Juraweg Thal

Einzigartiges Wegwandernetz auf der 2. Jurakette. Auf 51 Tafeln erfahren Sie Spannendes über Geografie, Natur und Geschichte im Naturpark Thal.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 6 hours 45 minutesLength: 23.00km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Kaiseregg Cableways Schwarzsee

The idyllic Schwarzsee lies in a valley basin far away from noise and bustle. The Kaiseregg cable car relieves you of the ascent, so that skiers can descend in the winter and in the summer you can slide down the toboggan run to the valley.

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Naturpark Beverin

Kanuschule Versam

Seit 1989 bietet die Kanuschule Versam GmbH Angebote rund um's Wildwasser an

Watersports
Jurapark Aargau

Kienberg hiking trails - Route 1

Route 1 of the Kienberg hiking trails is a leisurely circular route starting from Saalhöhe with great views from the Burgflue.

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 46 minutesLength: 6.01km
Jurapark Aargau

Kienberg hiking trails - Route 2

Route 2 of the Kienberg hiking trails leads from the Saalhöhe via the Burgflue viewpoint to the Jurapark village of Kienberg.

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 40 minutesLength: 5.58km
Jurapark Aargau

Kienberg hiking trails - Route 3

Route 3 of the Kienberg hiking trails leads from Saalhöhe up to the Burgflue viewpoint and then across open fields into the Jurapark village of Kienberg. 

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 17 minutesLength: 7.92km