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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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Parc naturel du Jorat

Boucle du Chalet-des-Enfants

Boucle du Chalet-des-Enfants

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 30 minutesLength: 1.80km
Naturpark Beverin

Boulderparadies Magic Wood

Bereits 1996 haben die ersten Boulderer (Felsblockkletterer) das Gebiet "Magic Wood" in der Gemeinde Ferrera entdeckt. 2004 wurde dieser Trend von der Gemeinde aufgenommen und das Gebiet "Magic Wood" in eine Boulderzone umgezont.

Climbing
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Bounavau – Charmey

This stage passes through the alpine pastures where Gruyère d'alpage PDO is made. From Tsermon, the magnificent view leads the eye to Lake Geneva. After a quiet descent into the Motélon valley, you reach Charmey via la Monse and then la Tzintre.

Hiking trail
Time required: 6 hoursLength: 15.80km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Bramboden-Napf

Open

The Napf - from a distance it is recognizable as an inconspicuous hill. Yet it offers an incomparable view. The route from Bramboden offers you fascinating insights into the hilly landscape of the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch and the Emmental.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 15 minutesLength: 7.03km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Brecca - Chalet du Soldat

After the Breccaschlund, walk along the Euschelspass to Jaun, the only German-speaking village in La Gruyère, and home to a magnificent waterfall, fed by waters from the Vanil Noir. The trail continues on through the breathtaking Gastlosen.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 40 minutesLength: 15.00km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Breccaschlund Panorama Trail (Switzerland Mobility 267)

The primeval landscape Breccaschlund, shaped by glaciers, fascinates in a mysterious way. A roughly four-hour, technically easy circular hike leads from the Riggisalp above Schwarzsee to the foot of imposing limestone cliffs. Afterwards, the route returns to the valley from alp restaurants to alp restaurants.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hours 20 minutesLength: 13.01km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Bretzeli Photo Orienteering on Marbachegg

Open

Equipped with the orienteering map, the whole family explores Marbachegg on the Bretzeli Photo Orienteering.

Theme trail
Time required: 45 minutesLength: 2.06km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Brienzer Rothorn - Eisee - Schönebode

Mountain hike starting from a scenic viewpoint on the highest mountain in Lucerne.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 10 minutesLength: 6.30km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Broc - Charmey

This trail, proposed by the Parc Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut and the communes of Châtel-sur-Montsalvens, Crésuz, Val-de-Charmey and Jaun, showcases the valley's built heritage and living traditions.

Theme trail
Time required: 3 hours 10 minutesLength: 10.80km
Landschaftspark Binntal

Brunnebiel – Turbe – Mittlenberghütte – Halsesee – Fäld

Closed

The highlights of the Binner Alpe in one day: alpine pastures, the lonely and mineral-rich valley of the Turbewasser, the high moor on the Blatt and the idyllically situated Halsesee.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 14.40km
Naturpark Gantrisch

BSO Bike Parcours Plaffeien

Roots and forest floor, trails with boulders, steps, steep banked turns, wooden bridges. Those who want to learn to react quickly and correctly and to know the technical possibilities of the bike well are exactly right on the 3 km long route.

Mountainbike trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 2.56km
Naturpark Gantrisch

BSO Pumptrack Plaffeien

In the middle of the village of Plaffeien, the 2500 square meter pump track invites young and old, beginners and pros to try out and improve.

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

Cabane Des Marindes - Château-d'Œx

Having discovered the kingdom of the golden eagle at the foot of Les Dents des Bimis, the path down to Château-d’Œx takes you past several mountain farms where L’Étivaz AOP cheese is made. A superb panoramic view opens out on to the Pays-d’Enhaut.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 45 minutesLength: 12.00km
Parc du Doubs

Cabane les Roches de Moron

Ce joli abri en bois rond de la région se situe à quelques dizaines de mètres d'un point de vue panoramique sur le Doubs. Situé en forêt, il comprend 2 tables intérieures, 1 table sous couvert, 1 table extérieure et un foyer.

Picnic-placeFireplace
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Cable-Car Gampel - Jeizinen

Travel time: 8.5 minutes
In Gampel the connections to the bus line Leuk-Turtmann - Gampel/Steg - Visp (timetable field 12.491) are granted during the given operating hours.

Funicular
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Cable-Car LTOU

Extra trips for schools and groups are available on request and by arrangement. For the cable car and the bus you can use the following phone number: +41(0)27 932 15 50

Funicular
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Cable-Cars Torrent

Torrent in summer - beautiful mountain scenery to enjoy, but also to perform various activities.
The winter sports area Torrent above Leukerbad and ALbinen offers something for everyone

Funicular
Naturpark Beverin

Cagliatscha - Rundwanderung

Leichte Rundwanderung im Val Schons. Von der Burgruine Cagliatscha über die sanierte Maillart-Brücke zur Sixtina der Alpen - die Wanderung führt von einer Sehenswürdigkeit zur anderen und gibt Einblicke in die Kultur des Val Schons.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 30 minutesLength: 11.50km
Parc du Doubs

Call of the north in the Jura

Sleep in a trapper tent in the heart of the snowy forest and discover how to lead a husky team. And to get warm again, enjoy a cosy fondue in open natural surroundings.

Rental for sports equipment
Parc du Doubs

Canoe on the Doubs river

Known for its natural beauty and for being easily navigable, the Doubs river is a true paradise for all the canoe fans. Get aboard and discover the flora and fauna of the Doubs river. More info: www.maisondutourisme.ch

Theme trailOther routes
Time required: 8 hoursLength: 32.00km
Parc du Doubs

Canoe treasure hunt

Put your detective hat on and paddle from clue to clue on the river Doubs. Read the explorer's handbook carefully to find the hidden treasure! A great adventure for the whole family.

Rental for sports equipmentInfrastructure SummerWatersports
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Celtic circular trail

Open

On the cross-border Celtic circular trail, you follow in the footsteps of the Celts, who settled on both the German and Swiss sides of the Rhine over 2000 years ago.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 15 minutesLength: 8.80km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Chalet du Soldat – Cabane des Marindes

This stage of the trail offers an array of pre-alpine landscapes through the Petit Mont and Gros Mont valleys. The final ascent takes you through the Vallon des Morteys. The arrival point, the Les Marindes refuge is the ideal spot to observe wildlife

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hours 30 minutesLength: 12.00km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Chällerflüe Bike

This all-mountain tour in the heart of Leukerbad's rocky arena will make mountain bikers' hearts beat faster: breathtaking scenery, magical views and trail action.

Mountainbike trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 17.50km
Schweizerischer Nationalpark

Champlönch children's trail

Our Champlönch children’s trail offers a completely new experience.
Along the way, you will encounter 10 figures telling exciting stories, along the lines of ‘I'll show you what you don't see’.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 5.00km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Chapel Trail

Leukerbad - Birchen - Bodmen - Inden - Rumeling - Tschingern - Albinen - Dorben - Leukerbad
5 Villages, 8 chapels, a trail for body, mind and soul

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 45 minutesLength: 17.00km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Charcoal Burner Trail Romoos

Open

Hike in the footsteps of the charcoal burners and enjoy the charming hilly landscape of the Napf with its ridges and ditches.

Theme trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 10.96km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Charmey - Brecca

This stage of the trail takes in the scenic Breccaschlund (Brecca gorge), home to an incredible variety of wild flora and fauna and offering magnificent views of the surrounding landscapes, some of which appear in the Federal Inventory of Landscapes

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 45 minutesLength: 16.00km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Charmey - Crésuz

The trail connects the two villages Charmey and Crésuz. It gives the walker a wonderful panorama view of the Jaunbach valley and the valley of Javroz.

Theme trailHiking trailOther routes
Time required: 1 hour 15 minutesLength: 4.30km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Charmey - Jaun

This trail, proposed by the Parc Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut and the communes of Châtel-sur-Montsalvens, Crésuz, Val-de-Charmey and Jaun, showcases the valley's built heritage and living traditions.

Theme trail
Time required: 2 hours 50 minutesLength: 11.00km