Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Bhutan bridge
This 134 m long suspension bridge was launched as a project as part of the "UNO - year of mountains 2002" campaign. It was constructed and opened in 2005 together with the Kingdom of Bhutan.
Viewpoint
Walking-tour Illgraben - Bhutan bridge
Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 7.00 km
Season
All season
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - Length 7 km
Hiking time 2 h 00
Height difference up 250 m
Height difference down 250 m
The walk starts from Leuk station. Follow the yellow walking trail signposts through the underpass in the direction of Susten, and go past the well. Here the route goes west along the village road, past the post office and continues straight on.
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 7.00 km
- Vertical heigth
- 250 m
- Altitude difference ascent
- 250 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 250 m
- Time required
- 2 hours
- Level technique
- Easy
- Level condition
- Easy
Height profile view map
Details
The walk starts from Leuk station. Follow the yellow walking trail signposts through the underpass in the direction of Susten, and go past the well. Here the route goes west along the village road, past the post office and continues straight on.
- child-friendly
Signalization
It's marked with guidepostesInfrastructure
- Picnicplace
Arrival
- Starting point
- Leuk Bahnhof (Altitude: 626 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Leuk, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Leuk Bahnhof (Altitude: 626 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Leuk, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children from 7-12 years
- Children >12 years
- 50+
- Families
- Groups
The offer has been particularly developed for
- Association/Companies
Discovering underway
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Illgraben
The Illgraben is one of the most active mountain streams in Switzerland with several mudslides per year. These flows of debris can transport several 10,000 tons of rock, stone and earth that are up to 2 m high and flow with speeds of up to 25 km/h.
Natural landscape / Habitat
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Pfyn-Finges Nature Reserve
The forest of Pfyn/Finges nature reserve is the centrepiece of the regional nature park Pfyn/Finges. The forest of Pfyn/Finges has been officially protected since 1997, after it had already been included in the KLN inventory in 1963.
Natural landscape / Habitat
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Cave de la Pinède
This ‘Turriljigut’ (a country estate which has been under family ownership for several hundred years) comprises 10 hectares of land and is based in one of the biggest pine forests in Europe, the Pfyn Forest (Pfyn-Finges Nature Park).
FoodsProducerShop for regional products
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Farm "Hof mit Herz"
The FARM "Hof mit Herz", ideally situated in the heart of the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park is an IP-Suisse certified operation. IP-Suisse is the label for ecologically and economically-balanced Swiss agriculture.
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Bakery - Tea Room Mathieu Susten
Baking is our passion and we have a long-standing family tradition. Let us captivate you with our park breads, grape seed bread and organic AOP-certified Valais rye bread.
RestaurantShopDirect sellingCafé
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Relais Bayard - Hotel / Restaurant / Pizzeria / Catering
The Hotel Relais Bayard is the perfect place for young and old. In our relaxing hotel rooms you will feel at home very quickly.
RestaurantHotelGroup accommodation
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 2: Geologie Erosion
Beim Betreten der Bhutanbrücke (Ostseite) die Hördatei „Geologie Erosion“ starten. Den Klängen mit Blick auf die Felswände zuhörend.
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Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 3: Musik Bewegung
Auf der Bhutanbrücke die Hördatei «Bewegung» starten. Den Klängen beim Gang über die Bhutanbrücke zuhörend.
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Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 4: Geologie Murgang
In der Mitte auf der Bhutanbrücke die Hördatei „Geologie Murgang“ starten. Blick auf das Bachbett Illgraben/Illbach.
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Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 5 Musik Sédiments / Ablagerungen
Auf der Westseite der Bhutanbrücke die Hördatei „Sédiments“ starten. Den Klängen mit Blick über den Illgraben und den Rand des Illgrabens zuhörend.
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Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 6: Geologie Erosionskegel
Auf der Westseite der Bhutanbrücke die Hördatei „Geologie Erosionskegel“ starten. Den Klängen mit Blick auf den Rand des Bachbetts des Illbachs / Illgrabens zuhörend.
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Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 1: Musik Erosion
Beim Brunnen (ca. 100 Meter unterhalb der Bhutanbrücke) die Hördatei «Musik Erosion» starten. Mit der Hördatei bis hoch zur Bhutanbrücke «schlendern» und in die Klangwelt eintauchen.
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Routes in the vicinity
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