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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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Landschaftspark Binntal

A natural ice rink - Grengiols

In winter a natural ice rink is operated above the village of Grengiols (in Oberdorf).

Skating rink
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Albispass-Albishorn-Tüfenbach

The walk leads from the Albis pass to the Hochwacht observation tower and then further through the wetlands of Waldmatt. Afterwards the ascent follows Albishorn and on to Bürglen - the highest point of the walk - before it then descends to Tüfenbach.

Winter hiking path
Time required: 3 hours 20 minutesLength: 7.30km
Parc Ela

Alp Flix Schneeschuhtour

Die Schönheit, Ruhe und Weite der Alp Flix wird Sie fesseln. Dies ist eine sehr schöne Tour durch eine wunderbare Landschaft zum Hochplateau Alp Flix. Eine ideale Tour um die Seele baumeln zu lassen.

Snowshoe route
Length: 6.70km
Landschaftspark Binntal

Alp Trail

Open

Snowshoe tour: The Alp Trail starts at Ernen and takes you along a route next to the sports hall in a westerly direction across a meadow. After a few hundred metres on the road, Binntalstrasse, the trail then leads through the forest.

Snowshoe route
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 8.00km
Naturpark Thal

Ausgedehnter Winterspaziergang

Der Weg führt von Laupersdorf aus zuerst leicht bergauf und dann gemütlich am Hang entlang. Von hier aus hat man eine schöne Sicht auf das gesamte Dünnernthal. Die Bergwirtschaft Grossrieden bietet Erholung für müde Wanderer.

Winter hiking path
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 10.50km
Naturpark Thal

Bocciodromo Balsthal

Die überdachte Boccia-Halle in Balsthal bietet tolle Möglichkeiten für kleinere Anlässe und ein gemütliches Zusammensein. Die zwei Boccia-Bahnen können ohne Voranmeldung während den Öffnungszeiten benutzt werden.

Rental for sports equipmentInfrastructure SummerInfrastructure Winter
Jurapark Aargau

Bözberg Trails

On the Bözberg, a 12 km long cross-country skiing trail invites you to ski when snow conditions are good.

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 55 minutesLength: 4.66km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Brüggelweg Loop

The just under three-kilometer-long route is suitable for advanced skiers. In addition, due to its shaded location, the Brüggelweg is reliably snowy at the beginning and end of winter.

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 45 minutesLength: 2.83km
Naturpark Diemtigtal

Büchsewäg Grimmialp

Light-filled winter moments on the «Büchsewäg» on the Grimmialp. 

Winter hiking path
Time required: 30 minutes
Naturpark Beverin

Camana snow-shoe trail

An interesting snow-shoe trail past the idyllic Camana alpine huts with a view to Piz Beverin, Bruschghorn and the Glas pass.

Snowshoe route
Time required: 3 hours 30 minutesLength: 8.00km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Chaltweh route

A cross-country skiing route in gently rolling terrain with beautiful views and sections through the snowy forest - ideal for beginners.

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 55 minutesLength: 4.00km
Landschaftspark Binntal

Chäserstatt Trail

Open

Snow-shoe tour: The Chäserstatt-Trail starts at the large parking lot in Mühlebach.

Snowshoe route
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 2.20km
Landschaftspark Binntal

Chäserstatt Trail

Open

After a beautiful 2-hour ascent in the forest, the wonderful mountain panorama of Chäserstatt awaits you before you take the sledge back down to Mühlebach.

Sledging trail
Time required: 1 hour 45 minutesLength: 2.30km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Circular Trail Camping-Marbach

Closed

Beautiful circular cross-country trail along the Schonbach towards Marbach and back.
Trail report Bergfex

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 1 hour 17 minutesLength: 6.05km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Circular trail Escholzmatt-Ebnet

Closed

Cozy circular cross-country ski route with a magnificent view of the Beichlen.
Cross-country skiing report Bergfex

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 37 minutesLength: 2.46km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Col du Mollendruz – Châtel

At the top of the Col du Mollendruz, starting from the Nordic Sport shop, this trail takes you to one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Vaud Jura: Croix de Châtel at 1,432m.

Snowshoe route
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 8.00km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Col du Mollendruz – Vernant

Starting from Col du Mollendruz, the link between the Lake Geneva basin and Lake Joux, this walking route offers spectacular views of the plain and the Alps. With its figure-of-eight configuration, you can opt to walk all or half of the route.

Winter hiking path
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 8.00km
Naturpark Beverin

Cross-country skiing in Safiental

In the Safiental you can do your laps on an eight-kilometre long cross-country ski run with wonderful views. There are both classic and skating ski trails.

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 8.00km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

EGGUWEG Albinen (winter)

In the winter season, the EGGUWEG can be made through the village from EGGU 7 to 16.

Other routes
Length: 1.00km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Eisbahn Schwarzwasserbrücke

Bei der Schwarzwasserbrücke findet man die Kunsteisbahn, in welcher der EHC Schwarzenburg trainiert. Auch wenn rundherum der Schnee schmilzt, werden hier die Kufen geschwungen.

Infrastructure WinterSkating rink
Naturpark Gantrisch

Eisstockschiessen Schwarzsee

Auf dem Schwarzsee werden im Winter zwei Felder zum Eisstockschiessen präpariert. Eisstockschiessen ist mit dem Curling verwandt und wird in Gruppen von 2 bis 8 Personen gespielt.

Infrastructure Winter
Landschaftspark Binntal

Ernen: Binnegga-Ernen

Open

The sledging run starts up in Cholegga and finishes in the historic village of Ernen.

Sledging trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 1.50km
Landschaftspark Binntal

Ernen: Ernen-Z'Brigg

Open

The sledging run starts in Ernen village and finishes in Niederernen Z'Brigg. The nearby bus stop offers a good public transport connection.

Sledging trail
Time required: 13 minutesLength: 1.50km
Landschaftspark Binntal

Erner Galen Trail

Open

The information panel for the start of the trail is located at the Mountain Hotel Chäserstatt. Idyllic ascent through gnarled larch forests.

Snowshoe route
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 2.30km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Escholzmatt-Industrie circular trail

Closed

A short cross-country skiing route during the lunch break or after work, this easy trail in Escholzmatt is perfect for that.
Trail report Bergfex

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 26 minutesLength: 1.78km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Escholzmatt-Wiggen trail

Closed

Happy breathing on the Escholzmatt-Wiggen cross-country ski trail.
Trail report Bergfex

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 42 minutesLength: 3.31km
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Forest Nature Trail

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.

Winter hiking path
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 2.80km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Fototrail Sörenberg

Closed

On the Rossweid-Schwarzenegg winter hiking circular route, five staged photo stations each await you with an exciting theme related to photography.

Winter hiking path
Time required: 45 minutesLength: 2.36km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Gantrisch-Königsloipe (SchweizMobil 140)

The Königsloipe is a 14 km long circular trail along the main network of the Gantrisch cross-country skiing center. The Königsloipe is accessible from all main access points. 

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 2 hours 35 minutesLength: 11.05km
Naturpark Gantrisch

Gantrischli snowshoe trail

This snowshoe route is pure nature: it leads through the Muscherental past dense forests, over small bridges, thick logs, and snow-covered stones. In view: the slopes of the Ättenberg and the summit of the Mära.

Snowshoe route
Time required: 2 hours 55 minutesLength: 6.79km