Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Leuk-Stadt
Leuk has one of the most interesting and historic townscapes in the whole of Valais. Even today there is a medieval atmosphere that can be felt in the alleys and squares of this little town
Historical place
Via Cook: Leuk - Leukerbad
Hiking trail
Time required: 4 - 6hLength: 10.40 km
Season
All season
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - You reach Leukerbad on historical mule tracks and an old railway route past the St. Barbara wayside chapel and over a 16th century bridge. At your destination, a visit to one of the thermal baths is highly relaxing.
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 10.40 km
- Altitude difference ascent
- 950 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 200 m
- Time required
- 4 - 6h
- Level technique
- Middle
- Level condition
- Middle
Height profile view map
Details
Possibilities for catering
Catering facilities in Susten- Bakery and Tea Room Mathieu, +41 (0)27 473 13 59, www.baeckerei-mathieu.ch
- Cave de la Pinède, +41 (0)27 473 36 51, www.lapinede.ch
Catering facilities in Leuk-Stadt:
- Bakery and Tea Room Mathieu, +41 (0)27 473 12 07, www.baeckerei-mathieu.ch
Catering facilities and accommodation in Leukerbad:
- Hotel Residenz Paradis, + 41 (0)27 470 12 33, www.hotel-paradis.ch
Arrival
- Starting point
- Leuk (Altitude: 750 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Leuk, Stadt Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Leukerbad (Altitude: 1400 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Leukerbad, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children >12 years
- 50+
To discover on the trail
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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
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Bakery - Tea Room Mathieu Leuk-Stadt
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
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Vin d'oeuvre Isabella & Stéphane Kellenberger
The oenologist couple Isabella & Stéphane Kellenberger have been running the Vin d'oeuvre wine cellar in the heart of Leuk Town since 2013. They produce quality wines all over the Valais, with the majority of the vines located in the nature Park.
FoodsProducerShop for regional products
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Estates and manor houses
In Leuk-Stadt there are still several estates and manor houses. In Kreuzgasse there is the Von-Werra manor house, the Zen-Ruffinen estate in the Gintig and the Mayotshos in the Galdinen.
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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
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Charnel house (Church)
In the Leuk-Stadt church there is a charnel house with a wall of skulls 20-metres long, which can be visited daily.
Historical buildingChurch
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Hotel Residenz Paradis
The family-friendly Hotel Paradis is based in a peaceful and central location in Leukerbad. The B&B hotel offers a very friendly service with 1-6 beds, a generous breakfast buffet and a wide range of holiday apartments.
HotelGuest houseRoom / Holiday flat
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Municipality of Leukerbad
Leukerbad is the largest thermal spa and wellness resort in the Alps and has the most attractive thermal baths in Switzerland. Leukerbad is worth a visit all year round, both in summer and winter and offers a wide variety of tourist attractions.
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