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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 Thal

Naturerlebnisweg "Husis Reise"

Der Zugvogel «Husi» zeigt euch die Vielfalt der Natur im Solothurner Jura und führt euch zur Vogel-Beringungsstation Subigerberg. Husi der Hausrotschwanz, ein Zugvogel der im Mittelmeerraum überwintert, ist dabei immer an eurer Seite.

Theme trail
Time required: 1 hourLength: 2.66km
Naturpark Thal

Naturlehrpfad Laupersdorf

Lernen Sie einheimische Gewächse und die Lebensräume verschiedener Tiergruppen kennen.

Theme trail
Length: 1.55km
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Naturpark-Weinland-Route

This multi-day e-bike and bike route is ideal for nature lovers who enjoy nature.

Bicycle tourE-bike itinerary
Time required: 12 hoursLength: 176.90km
Naturpark Thal

NaturparkBus Beizen-Tour

Jeweils am Sonntag mit toller Aussicht vom Brunnersberg zum Passwang wandern und dabei immer wieder an Bergrestaurants vorbeikommen - das ist die NaturparkBus Beizen-Tour.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 30 minutesLength: 12.40km
Naturpark Thal

NaturparkBus hike

The perfect Sunday walk – take the NaturparkBus from Balsthal up to the Brunnersberg (1118 m. a. s. l.) From there, you have a gentle hike to the Obere Tannmatt (1122 m. a. s. l.) and take the bus from there back down the valley.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 6.50km
Parc régional Chasseral

Naturschutzgebiet "Combe-Grède"

Der Weg führt durch tiefe Schluchten. Mit Passerellen und in den Felsen gehauene Treppen sowie Leitern überwinden Sie die hohen Kalkfelsen. Nachdem Sie einige Weiden überquert haben, erreichen Sie die Krete des Chasserals sowie den Aussichtspunkt.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 13.90km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Neirivue - Montbovon

The trail leads from the village of Neirivue through fields and woods to the hamlet of Sciernes d'Albeuve and then descends again to Montbovon.

Theme trailHiking trailOther routes
Time required: 2 hours 20 minutesLength: 7.50km
Landschaftspark Binntal

Niederernen – Wasen – Seng – Niederernen

Closed

This circular hike takes you from Niederernen up to Wasen. It offers a beautiful loop through the enchanted forest to Seng and back to Niederernen. The tour can easily be undertaken using public transportation.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 5.36km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Nordic-Sport - col du Mollendruz

Spécialiste de la vente et de la location de matériel pour le ski de fond, la raquette à neige, la randonnée et le VTT électrique.
Cours et randonnées guidées.

Rental for sports equipment
Jurapark Aargau

Oberflachs: Friends of nature house Gisliflue

The Naturfreundehaus Gisliflue is a quietly situated house in a beautiful hiking, cycling and cross-country skiing area.

Picnic-placeFireplaceGroup accommodationFarm restaurant
Jurapark Aargau

Oberhof hiking routes: Glögglifrosch route (short)

A circular hike around Oberhof with varied landscape and a visit to the Glögglifrosch.

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 5.30km
Jurapark Aargau

Oberhof hiking routes: Graumätteli/Burg route (long)

Circular hike through the diverse landscape of Oberhof to the Burgflue viewpoint. 

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 30 minutesLength: 8.56km
Jurapark Aargau

Oberhof hiking routes: Graumätteli/Burg Route (short)

A short circular hike around Oberhof: Perfect for a leisurely walk in the Jurapark Aargau.

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 15 minutesLength: 4.57km
Jurapark Aargau

Oberhof hiking routes: Wittelweiher route (long)

The circular hike around Oberhof entices with shady spots, rarely used paths, beautiful views, and a natural forest reserve. 

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hoursLength: 10.46km
Jurapark Aargau

Oberhof hiking routes: Wittelweiher route (short)

The circular hike around Oberhof attracts with shady spots and little frequented paths. 

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 40 minutesLength: 5.95km
Jurapark Aargau

Oberhof hiking trails: Glögglifrosch route (long)

A circular hike around Oberhof with varied landscape and a visit to the Glögglifrosch.

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 55 minutesLength: 6.50km
Parc du Doubs

Obstacle-free route: Saignelégier

This rewarding tour leads through the home country of the Freiberger horses, to the small Jurassic town of Saignelégier. Here you can enjoy wide views over the extensive Jura pastures as well as the Franches-Montagnes district.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 40 minutesLength: 11.00km
Parc du Doubs

Obstacle-free route: St-Ursanne

The route in and around the charming town of St-Ursanne in Canton Jura is a treat for history lovers. The captivating little town on the River Doubs has changed little over the centuries. It is impressive and well worth a visit.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 30 minutesLength: 10.00km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Ochsner Sport Signy

Sportfachhandel. Verkauf und Reparatur von Fahrrädern.

Rental for sports equipment
Naturpark Gantrisch

Old Way of St. James route

The old Way of St. James route is a classic hiking and pilgrimage route in the Gantrisch Nature Park, although it is no longer part of the current Way of St. James route.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 40 minutesLength: 12.36km
Biosfera Val Müstair

On the banks of the Rom

The hike takes you through impressive river restoration, and in Sta. Maria you can discover the Mall mill and the hand weaving enterprise Tessanda and you can conclude with a visit to the museum in the UNESCO World Heritage St. Johann Monastery.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 14.50km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

On the way to the Glacier

The Turtmann Valley: wild and romantic a testament to its glacier

Hiking trail
Length: 16.00km
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Osterfingen garden trail

Hardly anywhere else are the Schaffhausen cottage gardens so beautiful as in Osterfingen. Come into the pretty little village and admire the 20 lovingly designed gardens.

Theme trailHiking trail
Length: 2.00km
Landschaftspark Binntal

Over the Ärnergale

Covered with snow

This mountain hike starts in Reckingen, through the Blinnental to Ärnergale, and continues to Mühlebach.

Hiking trail
Time required: 7 hours 34 minutesLength: 19.70km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Panorama Bike Stage 11 (Switzerland Mobile 2)

Over fields and past small lakes, the route goes from Thun via Bluemisteiwald up towards the Gurnigel Pass and into the primeval pre-Alpine landscape of the Gantrisch Nature Park. The route leads via scenic single trails to Zollhaus - afterwards a refreshing cool-down in the lake at Schwarzsee awaits.

Mountainbike trail
Time required: 6 hours 40 minutesLength: 57.54km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Panorama Bike Stage 12 (SchweizMobil 2)

From the deep blue Schwarzsee, the route leads over the La Balisa Pass and back down into the Greyerz region. Not only does the scenery change along the route, but the language also switches to French.

Mountainbike trail
Time required: 3 hoursLength: 14.87km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Panorama E-Bike Tour

The perfect route for an e.bike tour. Ride along the Valais language border and at the same time through diverse typical Valais villages such as Muras, Veyras and Miège. Enjoy the wonderful panorama over the valley.

E-bike itinerary
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 25.00km
Naturpark Diemtigtal

Panorama hiking trail Niesen-Diemtigtal

Walking from Niesen into the Diemtigtal, you have a magnificent panoramic view of Lake Thun and the Simmen and Diemtigtal valleys.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hours 30 minutesLength: 12.29km
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Panorama route

Explore the Jura foothills of Randen on horseback and be enchanted by the region, which is characterized by vines and agriculture. The route leads through flat plains and hilly landscapes.

Bridle path
Time required: 6 hours 30 minutesLength: 32.20km
Parc Ela

Panorama trail in Val Tuors

The chair lift brings you to the starting point of the panorama trail. You walk along the Val Tuors to Chants. You can return either by the Alpine bus or on foot.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 9.50km