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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 Pfyn-Finges

Via ferrata Daubenhorn

It is the longest via ferrata in Switzerland with difficulty ED (Extrem Difficult).

Climbing
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

via ferrata Gemmiwan

Experience Leukerbad from a new perspective. This breathtaking via ferrata will make you feel great.

Climbing
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Via L'Etivaz AOP

Walks through the park - between villages and valleys on a tour of discovery to the pearls of its historical heir, on the trail of cheese. The new app, the cheese trails, is your companion!

Theme trailHiking trailOther routes
Time required: 17 hours 30 minutesLength: 57.00km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Via Le Gruyère AOP

Walks through the park - between villages and valleys on a tour of discovery to the pearls of its historical heir, on the trail of cheese. The new app, the cheese trails, is your companion!

Theme trailHiking trailOther routes
Time required: 16 hoursLength: 51.00km
Naturpark Beverin

Via Spluga (Zillis - Splügen)

The second stage of the Via Spluga continues along the Posterior Rhine past the wildly romantic Roffla Gorge and the calm Sufner lake all the way to Splügen.

Hiking trail
Time required: 8 hoursLength: 20.50km
Naturpark Thal

Via Surprise

Auf 6 Tagesetappen den Solothurner und Baselbieter Jura entdecken.

Theme trailHiking trail
Length: 80.50km
Naturpark Thal

Via Surprise: Industrie-Tour

Der Solothurner und Baselbieter Jura bieten unbekannte Schätze. Diese liebliche Juralandschaft brachte grosse Unternehmer und wichtige, weltweite Industrien hervor. Erfahren Sie wandernd Faszinierendes über Eisen, Kämme und die Posamenterei.

Theme trail
Length: 38.89km
Naturpark Thal

Via Surprise: Kloster-Tour

Von Basel bis nach Solothurn besuchen Sie Kirchen und Pilgerorte und übernachten in drei Klöstern.

Theme trail
Length: 35.60km
Naturpark Thal

Via Surprise: Kraftorte-Tour

Diese Tour führt Sie von Olten durch zum Teil wilde Landschaften quer durch den Baselbieter und Solothurner Jura zum Pilgerort Mariastein. Unterwegs erleben Sie grandiose Aussichten und begegnen mystischen und religiösen Kraftorten.

Theme trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 8.42km
Parco Val Calanca

ViaCalanca

Eine spannende Art, die Natur- und Kulturlandschaft des Calancatal zu Fuss in drei Etappen kennenzulernen.

Hiking trail
Time required: 7 hours 30 minutesLength: 21.00km
Naturpark Beverin

viaCapricorn

viaCapricorn is a mountain hike that leads through the natural habitat of the Alpine ibex. Per stage, experienced mountaineers need to plan around 6 to 8 hours.

Hiking trail
Time required: 18 hours 15 minutesLength: 51.00km
Naturpark Beverin

viaCapricorn - 1st stage

The viaCapricorn leads in 3 stages across the area of the Safien-Rheinwald ibex colony. On the 1st day you walk through beautiful alpine meadows, past Piz Beverin and the turquoise Schottensee. If you are lucky you will see the ibexes!

Hiking trail
Time required: 7 hoursLength: 21.00km
Naturpark Beverin

viaCapricorn - 2nd stage

The viaCapricorn leads across the area of the Safien-Rheinwald ibex colony. On the 2nd you walk through Safiental, which is characterised by the Walser culture. You will find barns burned brown by the sun, solitary located hamlets and tranquility.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 30 minutesLength: 17.00km
Naturpark Beverin

viaCapricorn - 3rd stage

The viaCapricorn leads in 3 stages across the area of the Safien-Rheinwald ibex colony. On the 3rd day you climb steeply up to Alperschälli. In the region of the ibexes you will find crystal-clear mountain lakes and enjoy the view down to Schams.

Hiking trail
Time required: 6 hours 30 minutesLength: 19.00km
Naturpark Gantrisch

ViaJacobi Stage 12 (SchweizMobil 4)

The twelfth stage of the Jakobsweg leads from Wattenwil to Schwarzenburg. The route passes the monastery ruins in Rüeggisberg and the church Wahlern before Schwarzenburg. On this route, you hike through the intact pre-Alpine landscape of the Gantrisch Nature Park.

Hiking trail
Time required: 6 hours 5 minutesLength: 21.15km
Naturpark Gantrisch

ViaJacobi stage 13 (Switzerland Mobil 4)

On an old Roman road, the Sense Gorge, a popular local recreation and nature reserve area, is crossed. Without any further significant inclines, the hiking trail reaches the lower old town of Fribourg. 

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 30 minutesLength: 20.51km
Naturpark Gantrisch

ViaJacobi Stage 30 (Swiss Mobility 4)

With the capital at your back, the path leads through forests and villages, always with a view of the striking Bernese trio Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.

Hiking trail
Time required: 6 hours 20 minutesLength: 21.92km
Naturpark Beverin

Viamala Canyoning

Keine wilde Action, dafür umso mehr pures Naturerlebnis für alle, die keine Angst vor Wasser haben. Schwimmend und rutschend bewegen wir uns durch die einmalige Viamala Schlucht.

Watersports
Naturpark Beverin

Viamala treasure hunt

Many have left their mark on the Viamala. No wonder it is a place that knows many stories. Some of these exciting stories play the leading role in the Viamala treasure hunt.

Theme trail
Time required: 1 hourLength: 1.00km
Naturpark Beverin

Viamala-Andeer with the e-bike

The e-bicycle tour for beginners takes you from Thusis along the national cycle route no. 6. After the Viamala gorge Andeer is just right for a rest, and on the return journey to Thusis the wooden ceiling of the church at Zillis should not be missed.

Bicycle tourE-bike itinerary
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 28.00km
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

ViaNatura – Horgen nach Sihlwald

Die ViaNatura ist eine Initiative der Zürcher Wanderwege und führt durch die schönsten Naturlandschaften im Kanton. Die vierte Etappe führt von der Naturstation Silberweide in den Sihlwald, einem Park von nationaler Bedeutung.

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hourLength: 4.00km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Village route in Vreneli Village Guggisberg

The village of Vreneli. Guggisberg is full of traditions and stories. Visit the village route in the “Vreneli Village” and learn many new things. 

Theme trail
Time required: 1 hour
Naturpark Gantrisch

Village walk Schwarzenburg

Discover the village of Schwarzenburg with its traditional buildings and interesting stories. And all at your own pace.

Theme trail
Time required: 1 hourLength: 2.13km
Jurapark Aargau

Vineyard and nature hiking trail (forest route)

Discover vibrant nature in Remigen: The themed trail explains flora and fauna in vineyard, forest, and field.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 44 minutesLength: 6.71km
Jurapark Aargau

Vineyard and nature hiking trail (vineyard route)

Discover vibrant nature in Remigen: The themed trail explains flora and fauna in vineyard, forest, and field.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 4 minutesLength: 4.18km
Jurapark Aargau

Vineyard educational trail Schinznach-Dorf

From the wine-growing village of Schinznach-Dorf, the vineyard educational trail leads along the sunny slopes of the Schenkenberg valley with its well-kept vineyards. Twelve information panels convey the craft of winemakers and winegrowers in an entertaining way.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 54 minutesLength: 3.03km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Vineyard Trail

A theme trail about the vineyards, the wine-growers and the landscape.
Distance 8 km
Time required 2 h 15
Altitude difference: Ascent 260 m
Altitude difference: Descent 210 m

Theme trail
Time required: 2 hours 30 minutesLength: 8.00km
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
Naturpark Gantrisch

Vreneli Trail Guggisberg

The circular route follows the story of Vreneli and Hans-Joggeli. It offers outstanding views, a beautiful route, various rest areas, and experience stations for young and old.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 30 minutesLength: 5.35km
Naturpark Beverin

Waldlehrpfad Andeer-Clugin

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Der Waldlehrpfad zwischen Andeer und Clugin erlaubt die Entdeckung des Waldes in seiner ganzen Vielfalt mit 11 Nadelbaum- und 26 Laubbaumarten sowie 20 Sträuchern. Zusätzlich sind verschiedene Nisthilfen für Vögel entlang des Weges vorhanden.

Theme trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 5.30km