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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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Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Charmey - La Valsainte

Use our new smartphone app to explore the Heritage of the Park.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 5.20km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Charmey – Gruyères

Between nature, culture and heritage

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 15 minutesLength: 11.20km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Charmey – Schwarzsee Bad

Two sides, two languages

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 50 minutesLength: 16.80km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Chäs-Chessi-Weg Tannigsboden

Open

The passionate alpine cheesemaker Esther Gfeller has enhanced a popular hiking route into an informative themed trail with 16 information panels about the alpine herdsmen's life.

Theme trail
Time required: 1 hour 10 minutesLength: 3.05km
Parc régional Chasseral

Chasseral - Chaumont

This excursion from the summit of the Chasseral to Chaumont is made for those who prefer the descent to the ascent. You will be taken gently down and up from the mountain peeled by the biting winter to the dense forests of the hillsides.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 15.00km
Parc régional Chasseral

Chasseral durch die "Combe Biosse"

Gehen Sie durch die wilde «Combe Biosse» im Val de Ruz, unterhalb des Chasseralgrats, um zum Gipfel zu gelangen. Der Abstieg erfolgt durch die Wälder und Weiden des Chasserals.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hours 30 minutesLength: 15.00km
Parc régional Chasseral

Chasseral – Les Prés-d'Orvin

A must among the walking routes ...
This ideal family walk leads from Chasseral over the Chasseral ridge with a gentle slope down to Les Prés-d'Orvin: panoramic view, pastured woodlands, alpine mountain flora ...

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hours 30 minutesLength: 16.00km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Château-d’Œx – Les Moulins

From Château-d'Oex, one proceeds along the railway track and the stream, over meadows and pastures, until the village of Les Moulins is reached, where BIO Gruyère cheese is produced.

Theme trailHiking trailOther routes
Time required: 50 minutesLength: 3.40km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Château-d’Œx – L’Etivaz

Partially open

This stage of the trail runs along the foot of the Gummfluh and its imposing rocky slopes, through La Pierreuse nature reserve and into the L’Etivaz valley. The trail offers panoramic views that stretch from the Pays-d’Enhaut and the Vaud Alps.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 30 minutesLength: 13.00km
Biosfera Val Müstair

Chatscha jaura

Entdecken Sie mit Ihrer Klasse das Val Müstair von einer bisher unbekannten Seite. Die Schnitzeljagd "Chatscha jaura" zeigt wie Nachhaltigkeit im Tal gelebt wird.

Theme trail
Time required: 2 hours 30 minutesLength: 3.80km
Jurapark Aargau

Cheisacherturm and observatory

Hike through the hills of Jurapark Aargau from Bürersteig via Cheisacherturm and observatory to Mönthal.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 35 minutesLength: 9.71km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Chemin de La Dôle

This hike takes you through lovely meadows and forests up to the Jura’s Dôle Mountain and over to La Givrine.At the summit with a 360° panorama, you will have a breathtaking view of Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc in France and the Jura crest and plateau.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 16.00km
Parc naturel du Jorat

Chemin des Fontaines 12 km

Le chemin des fontaines a été créé en 2003 par la Ville de Lausanne à l'occasion des journées mondiales de la forêt et de l'eau. Source: Randoresto.ch

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 3 hoursLength: 12.00km
Parc naturel du Jorat

Chemin des Fontaines 3.3 km

Le chemin des fontaines a été créé en 2003 par la Ville de Lausanne à l'occasion des journées mondiales de la forêt et de l'eau.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 45 minutesLength: 3.30km
Parc naturel du Jorat

Chemin des Fontaines 5.3 km

Le chemin des fontaines a été créé en 2003 par la Ville de Lausanne à l'occasion des journées mondiales de la forêt et de l'eau. Il nous permet de découvrir la forêt et les sources des bois du Jorat. Source: RandoResto.ch

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 5.30km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Chemin du Vallon de l'Aubonne

Diese Wanderung ist ein Muss für Botanikfans: Neben Feldern, den Wäldern am Fluss Aubonne und den Weinbergen oberhalb des Genfersees kann unterwegs auch das nationale Arboretum erkundet werden.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 50 minutesLength: 11.00km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Chemin spirituel d'Oujon, Arzier-Le Muids

C'est un itinéraire NatuRando proposé par la Chambre des Bois de l'Ouest vaudois.

Theme trail
Time required: 1 hourLength: 1.50km
Parc régional Chasseral

Chemins Chouettes

Sept itinéraires écotouristiques de randonnée emmènent à la découverte du patrimoine culturel et naturel du Val-de-Ruz. Des panneaux didactiques renseignent les voyageurs.

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

Chläggi-Route

Cycle through endless vineyards, past breathtaking viewpoints, through lush pastures and rustling woodlands. Be enchanted by the charm of the wine-growing villages and treat yourself to a good drop of Blauburgunder!

Bicycle tour
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 57.40km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Chöhler-Route

A varied route through the Romoos Napf landscape.

Mountainbike trail
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 16.30km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Circle Hike Dent de Vaulion

A lovely circle hike in the Jura Vaudois Nature Park leading from the lakeside village of Le Pont to the summit of the mountain Dent de Vaulion and return to Le Pont via Pétra Félix.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hoursLength: 10.00km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Circuit gourmand au Pied du Jura

All along this loop, you’ll be tempted to stop in each village where you’ll find savoury regional products. Groceries, butcher shops, cheese shops, and charming inns all offer culinary delights to whet your appetite !

Bicycle tourE-bike itinerary
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 26.00km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Circular hike around Finsterwald

Energy then and now.

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 20 minutesLength: 4.91km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Circular hike between Entlebuch village and Kleine Emme

The sound of water as a pleasant companion.

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 25 minutesLength: 5.07km
Jurapark Aargau

Circular hike Bruderhöhle

A circular hike to the legendary Bruderhöhle, with a visit to the Linner Linden tree and the Linner waterfall in the Sagimülital valley. 

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 7.84km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Circular hike Gfellen-Schimbrig

Enjoy a varied hike around the Schimbrig. Those who take on the steep ascent, which requires surefootedness and concentration, will be rewarded at the summit with a great view of the Entlebuch mountains, the Pilatus including Lake Lucerne, and the Bernese Alps.

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 20 minutesLength: 14.42km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Circular hike Gürbequelle

Varied circular route from Wasserscheide: across alpine pastures, through larch forests, past impressive rock walls, with a wide view of Lake Thun.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 25 minutesLength: 8.26km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Circular hike Heiligkreuz-Farnere-First

Scenic circular hike with a place to stop at First.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 45 minutesLength: 7.76km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Circular hike in the Ebnet area

On this circular hike, two historical routes and impressive views await those looking for a walk away from the big (hiking) crowd.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 10 minutesLength: 11.19km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Circular hike through the exclave Dieplischwand

Three municipalities in one go.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 35 minutesLength: 8.83km