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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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Forest Nature Trail

Winter hiking path
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 2.80 km

Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald - On the Forest Nature Trail you get to learn the secrets of the forest, and in a creative and imaginative way you come into contact from head to toe with the Sihlwald.

In winter, the Forest Discovery Trail offers a glimpse into the secrets of the wintry Sihlwald and is a treat for the senses. The trail features 12 stations: counting tree rings, identifying trees, exploring natural soundscapes, observing and discovering amazing things. Walk along a footbridge (which can be slippery when wet) through the fairytale-like bog forest, perceive deadwood as a source of life, find out how a tree drinks, or compete with the animals in the long jump. The Forest Adventure Trail starts and ends at the junction of Sihluferweg and Forststrasse. A few minutes’ walk downstream along the Sihl is the wilderness playground on the Sihlwald visitor centre grounds.

Route-information

Length
2.80 km
Altitude difference ascent
110 m
Altitude difference descent
110 m
Time required
2 hours
Level technique
Middle
Level condition
Middle
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The path is steep in places, narrow and includes steps. The route is suitable for children aged 4 and over. In winter, the paths are slippery after snowfall or rain.

  • child-friendly

Possibilities for catering

Various fire pits at the visitor centre and along the route.

Arrival

Starting point
Kreuzung vom Sihluferweg und der Forststrasse (Altitude: 481 m)
Arrival by public transport
Sihlwald, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
Destination
Kreuzung vom Sihluferweg und der Forststrasse (Altitude: 481 m)

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children < 6 years
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • Families
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
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Feuerstelle Widenboden

Die zwei Feuerstellen auf dem Widenboden sind idyllisch mitten im Wald auf einer kleinen Anhöhe gelegen.

Fireplace
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Sihlwald wilderness playground

Branch nests, suspension bridges, a hollow silver fir trunk, a snake made of wood - these are the centrepieces of the wilderness playground at the visitor centre in Sihlwald. The exciting play wilderness offers challenges for young and old.

Playground

Season

All season

Contact

Stiftung Wildnispark Zürich
Alte Sihltalstrasse 38
8135 Sihlwald
T +41 (0)44 722 55 22

www.wildnispark.ch

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