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EGGUWEG Albinen

Theme trail
Time required: 2 - 4hLength: 2.80 km

Season

All season

Contact

Gemeinde Albinen
Verwaltung
3955 Albinen
Tel. +41 (0)27 473 20 23

www.albinen.ch/

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - The EGGUWEG will lead you to 17 interesting places (EGGU = corner, nook). Between the middle of May up to the end of October all are invited to follow the path and to learn facts about herbs and culture.

During the remaining season, the EGGUWEG can be made through the village from EGGU 7 to 16.

The trail is well marked and can be made in both directions. Good shoes are recommended. Unfortunately, the trail is not suitable for people with disabilities. You will need at least two hours for the entire trail, but better half a day - then you can stop by for a bite at one of the many restaurants.

You will get to know medicinal herbs, edible mountain herbs and the mountain flora on the EGGUWEG. At several stages, you will learn what the herbs are used for. If your eyes and ears are open, you will encounter colourful butterflies, nimble lizards and other creatures.

Route-information

Route-information

Length
2.80 km
Amount untarred route
km
Altitude difference ascent
185 m
Altitude difference descent
177 m
Time required
2 - 4h
Level technique
Middle
Level condition
Middle
Height profile view map

Details

At the ten corners in the village centre you will get information about the unique collection of timber houses. On two further corners you will learn about the construction of dry stone walls and the special paving (Bikkini).
There are guided tours through the EGGUWEG on Wednesday afternoons. They take three hours and can be booked at the municipality of Albinen; other weekdays on request.
There is more information about the EGGUWEG in the mini-guide, which is available free of charge in the large info boards at the Albinen post-office and Rhodania bus stops.

Signalization

Follow the signposts: EGGUWEG Albinen

Safety advices

- walking along the trail at your own risk.
- stay on the marked paths.
- please take your rubbish with you.
- collecting and plucking protected plants is forbidden.

Possibilities for catering

See pdf document: Infrastructure and opening hours (Infrastruktur und Öffnungszeiten / Infrastructure et horaire)

Price information

From May 11 to October 31 2018: Guided tours take place on every Wednesday afternoon between 2 pm and 4 pm.
The fixed guided tours on Wednesday have a flat-rate cost of 250 francs. If you would like to visit the garden of medicinal plants in Albinen, this will cost an additional 10 francs per participant (CHF 7. - for persons with LBC + card).
There are no fixed prices for guided tours/excursions on request. These are individually offered by the organisers of the group. Organisers are: Albinen medicinal herbs school, (Thomas Pfister), Arbignon AG (Severin Hermann), Society for the culture and promotion of old Albinen AA+ (Franziskus Hermann).
Guided tours in autumn and winter take place as part of the village tours on Friday afternoons (3 p.m. - 5 p.m.); details can be found on www.albinen.ch (these guided tours are conducted by the Albinen Tourist Commission).

Infrastructure

See pdf document: Infrastructure and opening hours (Infrastruktur und Öffnungszeiten / Infrastructure et horaire)

  • Picnicplace
  • Toilet

Arrival

Starting point
Albinen, Bushaltestelle Post (Altitude: 1296 m)
Arrival by public transport
Albinen, Post Timetable SBB
Destination
Albinen, Bushaltestelle Post (Altitude: 1296 m)
Arrival by public transport
Albinen, Post Timetable SBB

Suitable for

The offer is suitable for

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

To discover on the trail

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Albinen

Points of interest in Albinen include numerous mountain farm houses and barns. On the other hand, the village church is built in a modern style, after the old church was destroyed in an earthquake. Village centre of national importance (ISOS).

Site
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Pfäristadel

Pfäristadel
The barn is no longer used for threshing. Nevertheless, it still remains as a workroom. The Society for the culture and promotion of old Albinen AA+ offers the educational program “model barn construction” here.

SiteHistorical buildingMuseum / Exhibition
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Rosutrukelti

The name reflects the concept of the house. The rose symbolises something beautiful and artistic. The designation “Trukelti” (wooden box) symbolises artisan skills.

Cultural landscapeHistorical buildingMuseum / Exhibition

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