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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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Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Randen-Tour

Admire the beautiful timber-framed houses and discover the curious field names.

Bicycle tour
Time required: 3 hours 20 minutesLength: 45.50km
Naturpark Beverin

Rätselweg Alix

Der Weg eignet sich perfekt für Familien mit jüngeren Kindern. Auf dem knapp 2 km langen Weg lösen Kinder das Rätsel der verschollenen Brunnennixe von Valendas. Den Eltern bieten sich auf dem Rundweg attraktive Ausblicke in die Rheinschlucht.

Theme trail
Time required: 40 minutesLength: 1.80km
Jurapark Aargau

Rebweg Auenstein

Those who want to use their hike through picturesque vineyards to further their education are exactly right on the Rebweg Auenstein: it leads through the forests, fields, and vineyards above Auenstein.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 56 minutesLength: 3.47km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Red Wood Ant Trail

Open

The Red Wood Ant Trail is close to the Jura vaudois Park Visitor Centre, at the col du Marchairuz. It is aimed at families.

Theme trail
Time required: 1 hour
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Reiatbadi Hofen

Gleich in der Nähe des Schulhauses befindet sich die Badi Unterer Reiat. Nebst dem grossen Becken, finden sich auch für die kleinen Badibesucher Kinderbecken um im kühlen Nass zu spielen.

Swimming pool/Swimming lake
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Reiatweg

The Reiat trail runs along the typical regional hilly landscape and the four districts of lower Reiat that are well worth seeing. Embark on a special expedition and walk through one of the most northerly regions of Switzerland.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 19.00km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Reitschule Schüpfheim

In der Reitschule Schüpfheim ist fast alles möglich, was das Reiterherz glücklich macht. Kinder lernen reiten, Western- und Springreiter verbessern ihre Technik, Gäste geniessen die wunderschöne Gegend auf dem Rücken der Pferde.

Riding
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Reliez les deux cols !

Randonnez entre le col du Mollendruz et le col du Marchairuz, en passant par le Mont Tendre, tout en utilisant les transports publics.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 30 minutesLength: 18.00km
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Rent a Bike - Schaffhausen

Rent a Bike - Schaffhouse, SBB station.
Types of bikes available: Cruiser bikes, Countrybikes, City E-bikes, childrens' cycles, tandems for adults and children. May be returned to any Rent a Bike outlet.

Rental for sports equipment
Naturpark Thal

Rent a Bike - Solothurn

Rent a Bike - Solothurn, SBB train station:
Types of bikes available: Comfort bikes, country bikes, city e-bikes, children's bikes, children's trailers, children's trailers. May be returned to any Rent a Bike outlet.

Rental for sports equipment
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Rhein-Reben-Route

The route offers you a diverse trail with culinary, cultural, scenic and recreational highlights. Visit the member municipalities of the Schaffhausen Regional Nature Park from the lower part of the canton and Germany

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 30 minutesLength: 13.00km
Landschaftspark Binntal

Rhone Route

Open

The cycling route runs between Blitzingen and Grengiols through the Binntal landscape park. The regional nature park is famous for its minerals, flora and intact sites. Niederwald, Mühlebach and Ernen are among the most attractive Valais villages.

Bicycle tour
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 50.00km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Rhone Route

The main valley in the Valais widens, sun warms the dry mountain slopes. Between Leuk and Sierre an unruly part of the Rhone, and the Pfynwald, a nature reserve on a huge mound of glacier detritus; a motorway will be built here.

Bicycle tour
Length: 42.00km
Jurapark Aargau

Ridge hike Gisliflue

Experience a varied hike on the Jura ridge with impressive panoramas - a circular route with cozy rest spots and breathtaking views.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 30 minutesLength: 12.16km
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Riding over the Rossbärg

Enjoy a ride with your “steed” up the Rossberg. You will pass through the forest of the southern edge, the vineyards of Osterfingen and the Neunkirch-Hallau plain.

Bridle path
Time required: 4 hours 30 minutesLength: 22.70km
Naturpark Diemtigtal

Riedli valley station to the Wiriehorn mountain hotel

The ascent from the valley to the Wiriehorn mountain hotel begins very inconspicuously. The higher you go, the more the panorama of the Diemtigtal unfolds before you.

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 45 minutesLength: 5.38km
Jurapark Aargau

River hike: Floodplain landscape Aarau-Biberstein

Where beavers and orioles say good night: a hike through the rare floodplain forests of the Aare. Just outside the gates of Aarau, a beautiful natural landscape awaits you.

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 14 minutesLength: 4.79km
Naturpark Beverin

Riverrafting Ruinaulta

Riverrafting in der Rheinschlucht ist mehr als nur ein Abenteuer. Es ist ein Naturerlebnis der besonderen Art.

WatersportsServices
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Riverside trail in the Nozon Valley

Closed

CLOSED This scenic trail connects Vaulion to Croy, passing through Romainmôtier along the Nozon river. It features 12 stations explaining the role of water, while interactive modules and a treasure hunt delight children.

Theme trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 5.60km
Jurapark Aargau

Road bike route in Jurapark Aargau

A circular route over two Jurapark passes: From Frick via Benkerjoch to Aarau and then via Salhöhe back to Frick. 

Bicycle tour
Time required: 2 hours 41 minutesLength: 35.01km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Rochers-de-Naye – Caux

A bird's-eye view of Lake Geneva

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 30 minutesLength: 8.40km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Rochers-de-Naye – Rossinière

Hongrin valley: a land of cheese and water

Hiking trail
Time required: 6 hours 30 minutesLength: 18.70km
Landschaftspark Binntal

Rock Trail in Fäld

Open

At eleven stations, the rocks of the Binn Valley are presented, which shape the landscape of the valley. Experiential elements such as a lithopone, a boulder or the place with the small men of stones make the trail very varied, even for children.

Theme trail
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 1.25km
Naturpark Thal

Roggenflue Wanderung

Wanderung von Balsthal auf die Roggenflue. Von der Burg Alt-Falkenstein, vorbei an eindrücklichen Aussichtspunkten, laufen Sie auf die Roggenflue. Tanken sie anschliessend im Bergrestaurant Roggen Energie für den bevorstehenden Abstieg.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 30 minutesLength: 7.22km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Rollsportpark Schüpfheim

Mit Velos, Kickboards, Rollschuhen oder Skateboards treffen sich Jung und Alt beim neuen Rollsportpark in Schüpfheim. Dieser umfasst einen Pumptrack sowie eine Skateanlage mit Bowl – eine ganz besonderer Freizeitspass!

Infrastructure Summer
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Romainmôtier Heritage Trail

The landscapes of the Nozon valley, shaped by the forces of nature, have retained their wild and unspoilt beauty and their medieval character.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 40 minutesLength: 13.00km
Landschaftspark Binntal

Roman path: Binn – Grengiols

Closed

The trail starts in the minerals village of Binn and continues along the historical path through the wild romantic Twingischlucht gorge to the «auf dem Blatt» chapel. It then goes further past the picturesque hamlet of Hockmatta to Bächerhisch

Hiking trailBicycle tourMountainbike trailE-bike itinerary
Time required: 2 hours 30 minutesLength: 10.00km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Rossinière - La Tine

From Rossinière the trail follows the old historical road on the left bank of the River Saane; it is shady and wooded. From 1840, stagecoaches travelled along the route to La Tine.

Theme trailHiking trailOther routes
Time required: 1 hourLength: 3.50km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Rossinière – Allières

This stage of the trail runs from Rossinière to the Auberge de la Croix de Fer in Allières, criss-crossing forests and the Alps along the way. There are also several opportunities to visit mountain cheese dairies.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hours 45 minutesLength: 12.60km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Rossinière – Rougemont

From the Grand Chalet to the alluvial zone of the Sarine.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 30 minutesLength: 17.30km