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Walk Sierre - Salgesch

Hiking trail
Time required: < 2hLength: 5.00 km

Season

All season

Contact

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Kirchstrasse 6
3970 Salgesch
Tel. +41 (0)27 452 60 60

www.pfyn-finges.ch

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - Discover wine and water between Sierre and Salgesch. The walk goes from Sierre past the Gironde Lake and along the wild Rhone to Salgesch. A wine-tasting stop at one of the wine partner companies is well worthwhile.

From Sierre railway station we pass through residential areas between ponds and the Gironde Lake through to the vineyards. After passing the industrial quarter of Île Falcon, we finally reach the trail that leads us along the freely flowing Rhone as far as Salgesch. Along this section there are frequently spectacular views of the continually changing river landscape to be appreciated. The section of the river could never be channelled, because the Illgraben, which lies to the east, continually transports new rock material into the Rhone.
We follow the Rhone until Salgesch and then cross the Russubrunnu, which has been naturally upgraded by the A9 motorway compensation measures. Nature Park partner companies produce park wine in Salgesch, which must satisfy strict criteria for sustainable cultivation and production. The Nature and Landscape Centre, the administrative centre of the Nature Park, is here, and also houses an exhibition. Guided excursions possible: www.weinwanderungen.ch

Route-information

Route-information

Length
5.00 km
Altitude difference ascent
70 m
Altitude difference descent
30 m
Time required
< 2h
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy
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Details

For the hike from Salgesch railway station to the bus stop "Sierre, Ile Falcon" there are:
Route 3 km
Running time 45 minutes
Ascent 10 meters
Descent 50 meters

Infrastructure

  • Picnicplace

Arrival

Starting point
Sierre / Siders (Altitude: 550 m)
Arrival by public transport
Sierre/Siders, gare Timetable SBB
Destination
Salgesch (Altitude: 580 m)
Arrival by public transport
Salgesch, Bahnhof Timetable SBB

Suitable for

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+

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Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Nature and landscape centre

The nature and landscape centre Salquenen is the administrative headquarters of the nature park. There you will find the reception, the shop, the library, and the office premises.

Visitor center
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Wine Museum Valais

The Vine and Wine Museum, Sierre - Salgesch is devoted to viticulture. The 2 exhibitions in the Zumofenhaus and the Château Villa deal with differnt topics, but they are linked with a 6-km long nature trail and as such also form one entity.

Museum / Exhibition
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Wild Rhone

The only section of the Rhone that could not be channelled, because of the constant flow of debris from the Illgraben!

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

C. Varonier & Söhne AG Cellar

Wine production with tradition
The C. Varonier & Söhne AG cellars have been operating in the picturesque Varen region for 3 generations. It was founded in 1969 and has prioritised hospitality, warmth, innovation and authenticity from the outset

FoodsProducerShop for regional products
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Cave du Rhodan Mounir Weine

Sustainability
This family business has been characterised by its pioneering spirit and innovative skills for generations

FoodsProducerShop for regional products
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

FJ Mathier wine cellar

The Felizitas Mathier Benicchio family business is now in its 3rd generation of managers and has been undertaking pioneering work in natural winegrowing dedicated to the wine varieties of Valais for the last half a century.

FoodsProducerShop for regional products
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Domaines Chevaliers

The DOMAINES CHEVALIERS wine cellar is a traditional flagship of the Valais wine industry. The founders have applied their foresight and pioneering spirit to become the first to offer their wines under the appellation «Salgesch / Salquenen» label.

FoodsProducerShop for regional products
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Town of Sierre

The town of Sierre lies on the border between the Upper and Lower Valais and is thus also the language boundary for the German and French speaking parts of the canton. Sierre lies on hills between vineyards in the heart of Valais in the Alps

Historical place
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Wine walks in Valais

Valais wine experience in the vineyards and cellars
We will take you on a tour of the most beautiful vineyards in Valais including the wine cellars, with lots of fun and information along the way. Or you can take part in the Salgesch Wine Trophy....

Nature experienceGuided tour / ExcursionOffer for groups

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