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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!

Schweizer Pärke auf dem Weg zu einem regenerativen Tourismusmodell

Die Schweizer Pärke stehen ein für echte Nachhaltigkeit in Tourismus und Freizeit. Touristische Angebote in diesen einzigartigen Regionen sollen möglichst wenig negative Effekte haben und sich sogar positiv auswirken.
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Naturpark Diemtigtal

Alp hike Tschuggen

The hike leads you from the valley station of the Wiriehorn cable cars up to lush alpine pastures and the Wakker Prize-awarded village of Diemtigen.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 35 minutesLength: 7.80km
Naturpark Beverin

Alp Nursera ad Schwarzwald

The mountain trail from Ausserferrera to Sufers leads across the Nursera and Schwarzwald Alps with magnificent views of the Hinterrhein valleys of Val Ferrera and Rheinwald, which are characterised by alpine farming and the former mining industry.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hours 30 minutesLength: 11.00km
Parc Ela

Alpenflora-Erlebnispfad

Über 100 Blumen, Heilpflanzen und Alpenkräuter sind auf dem Alpenflora-Erlebnispfad im Skigebiet von Savognin mit Namen und Bild gekennzeichnet. Mit dem Skilift und der Gondelbahn kommen Sie zum Ausgangspunkt der Wanderung.

Theme trail
Length: 5.00km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Alpenpanoramaweg stage 17 (SchweizMobil 3)

From the Aaretal over the Belpberg, down into the Gürbetal and then back up onto the Längenberg. Along this route, there are repeatedly magnificent views as well as small villages in the Bernese Gürbetal.

Hiking trail
Time required: 6 hours 5 minutesLength: 19.44km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Alpenpanoramaweg Stage 19 (SchweizMobil 3)

Hill landscape, Sensegraben, a cantonal border, and the well-deserved refreshment in the mountain lake - all this is offered by stage 19 of the Alpenpanoramaweg. 

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 5 minutesLength: 16.43km
Parc Ela

Alpine Bike

Zippy forest trail out of the valley, testing ascent at Sur, quiet section along the Roman Septimer route on a terrace high above the valley floor, excellent single trail with spectacular views.

Mountainbike trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 38.00km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Alpine Panorama Route Stage 20 (SchweizMobil 3)

From the lovely Schwarzsee to the Breccaschlund and into the sharp limestone landscape of the Greyerzer Alps, over the flat Euschel Pass, carved by glaciers, to Jaun, the only German-speaking village in the district of Gruyères.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hours 20 minutesLength: 12.28km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Alpine panorama route stage 6 (SchweizMobil 4)

From the beautiful Lake Thun to Fribourg leads the stage of the Alpine panorama route. Views of the Bernese and Fribourg Alps can be enjoyed, as well as the repeated crossing of the Sense gorge offering a unique experience.

E-bike itinerary
Time required: 4 hours 20 minutesLength: 54.66km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Alpine Panorama Trail Stage 18 (SchweizMobil 3)

Enjoy one last view of the Bernese Alps before the descent into the Schwarzwasser ravine. After crossing the world's oldest concrete arch bridge, Schwarzenburg is reached. Over its plateau, forests, and meadows, the path leads to the scenic Guggershörnli.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 35 minutesLength: 17.40km
Naturpark Beverin

Alte Averserstrasse

Die alte Averserstrasse von Juf zur Rofflaschlucht steht als historischer Verkehrsweg unter dem Schutz der Eidgenossenschaft und des Kantons Graubünden.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hoursLength: 10.00km
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Anabaptist Trail

Discover the historical trails over the Randen, leading you through pleasant forest valleys up to the heights of the Randen with the vast stretch of the Zelgli meadow.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 11.00km
Naturpark Beverin

Andeer - Juf Fahrradtour

Einmal im Jahr findet das Radrennen Andeer - Juf statt. Auch sonst ist diese Radstrecke ins höchstegelegene ganzjährig bewohnte Bergdorf eine Herausforderung in einer eindrücklicher Kulisse. 1150 Höhenmeter gelten zu bewältigen.

Bicycle tourE-bike itinerary
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 28.00km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Animal track scavenger hunt

Become a wildlife detective for the day and spot the tracks of the animals.

Playground
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Äntlibuecher route

This charming, easy route takes you through the rolling hills of the Entlebuch region.

Mountainbike trail
Time required: 3 hours 30 minutesLength: 34.04km
Naturpark Thal

Arc jurassien - 3. Etappe Tramelan-Welschenrohr

Eine vielfältige Velotour, auf welcher sich die unterschiedlichen Gesichter des Juras entdecken lassen. Zwei von insgesamt vier Etappen führen durch den Naturpark Thal.

Bicycle tour
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 42.00km
Naturpark Thal

Arc jurassien - 4. Etappe Welschenrohr-Liestal

Eine vielfältige Velotour, auf welcher sich die unterschiedlichen Gesichter des Juras entdecken lassen. Zwei von insgesamt vier Etappen führen durch den Naturpark Thal.

Bicycle tour
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 43.00km
Naturpark Diemtigtal

Around Seehore

A huge palette of natural diversity awaits you. Our tip: Leave room for your own impressions and discoveries and sharpen your eye for the inconspicuous.

Hiking trail
Time required: 7 hours 30 minutesLength: 20.06km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Around the Guggershorn (Switzerland Mobility 501)

The well-known Guggershörnli is a striking Nagelfluh rock between Schwarzenburg and Guggisberg with a magnificent panorama. This medium-difficulty route circles it.

Mountainbike trail
Time required: 2 hours 50 minutesLength: 23.37km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Around the Lake Lessoc

Open

Follow the historic route of the transport of Gruyère cheese wheels along a path beside the lake, passing over various bridges to arrive in Lessoc, a village whose architecture is marked by the cheese trade.

Theme trail
Time required: 1 hour 40 minutesLength: 6.00km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Around the Schrattenfluh

Round route around the striking Schrattenfluh with steep climbs and interesting singletrails!

Mountainbike trail
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 52.12km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Ascent Torrenthorn

Even without much hiking experience this hike can be done easily. Although this is one of the easier hikes, the view is priceless.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hoursLength: 6.00km
Parc du Doubs

Au fil du Doubs

This hike does full justice to its name. The trail leads from Les Brenets near La Chaux-de-Fonds to St. Ursanne, almost always alongside the River Doubs and crossing the Doubs Regional National Park from west to east.

Hiking trail
Time required: 20 hoursLength: 67.30km
Parc du Doubs

Au fil du Doubs - Stage 1

From Les Brenets, follow the Doubs to the impressive Saut du Doubs, a 27m high waterfall. The river widens into a mineral world to the Châtelot dam before sinking into deep gorges.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 15 minutesLength: 19.00km
Parc du Doubs

Au fil du Doubs - Stage 2

This stage goes through a thick and wild forest, house of many plant and animal species . It is hard to imagine just how much industry there was here 200 years ago. Today, only a few signs of this intense industrial activity remain.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 35 minutesLength: 21.00km
Parc du Doubs

Au fil du Doubs - Stage 3

Enjoy the water along the quiet broad pathways, an ideal spot to observe the river's activity. Amid the silent fishermen, you can admire the trouts, pikes and aprons, also known as Roi du Doubs.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 20 minutesLength: 12.90km
Parc du Doubs

Au fil du Doubs - Stage 4

Leave the wild nature behind you and slowly come back to the real world before reaching the medieval town of St-Ursanne. There, the Doubs makes a sharp turn; perhaps this is where it gets ist name from - dubitus meaning the hesitant in Latin.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 45 minutesLength: 15.40km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Au sommet du Jura suisse

The trail starting from the Joux valley at the foot of the Jura, leads through the regional Jura Vaudois Nature Park to the highest summit of the Swiss Jura, Mont Tendre (1,679m), with a magnificent view of the Alps and the Lake of Geneva.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 16.00km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Aubonne’s Arboretum: all terrain wheelchair

The JST Multidrive all-terrain wheelchair allows people with reduced mobility to enjoy the two 6km-trails in the heart of the Aubonne Valley’s Arboretum where they can discover numerous species of trees.

Infrastructure SummerMobilityAccessible infrastructure
Landschaftspark Binntal

Ausserbinn – Steinmatten

Open

The shortest route between Ausserbinn and Steinmatten is to take the motorway to "Lätze Üsserbi" and then continue on the hiking trail to the Steinmatten tunnel portal

Hiking trail
Time required: 40 minutesLength: 1.80km
Naturpark Beverin

Aussersafien Bike

Bike Tour durch typische Walsersiedlungen und schöner Aussicht Richtung Piz Beverin und Bruschghorn.

Mountainbike trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 15.40km