It is directly adjacent to the terrace of Wildstrubel mountain restaurant.
From here the filigree trapezoidal steel structure extends around ten metres out over the rock face. (Source: www.gemmi.ch).
An accommodation option for families, groups or clubs with a maximum of 11 to 14 people who want to spend their time in a homely and rustic atmosphere. A kitchen is available
From Erschmatt follow the hiking trail in the direction of Leuk and soon arrive at the High Bridge. Then plunge into the fire-red magnificence of the smoke bushes. After go along the bank of the river to Leuk railway station.
Clubhütte Skiclub Jeizinen
The pyramids in Salgesch have arisen through irregular erosion of the rocks.
Every variety of grape found in the Valais have been planted here on a single plot and labelled.
Because particularly in winter a lot of water is taken from the weir in Susten, sometimes the river here seems to be just a trickle.
Erschmatt (Municipality of Leuk) is a site of national importance. Visit the variety garden or bake and make cheese like in days gone by.
Discover the high Bridge.
In the rocky steppes of Valais there live several rare types of birds (e.g. ortolan), reptiles (e.g. the green lizard) and insects (e.g. the rosy grizzled skipper butterfly - pyrgus onopordi). The vegetation is also characterised by special species.
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.
From Sierre railway station we drive with the bus to Miège church, where the walk starts. We cross the terraced vineyards in the golden autumnal light and follow the signposted wine trail to Leuk.
Discover the great irrigation channel with the view to the wild Rhone and the Pfyn-Finges Nature Reserve.
Viewpoint Schnydi
Among all the insects that enliven the ponds and channels in the Pfyn forest, the dragonflies are definitely the most elegant and easiest to observe. There are two types of dragonfly in the forest: The small dragonfly and the large dragonfly.
The Wine Museum is housed in the enclosing wall of the Château de Villa. It shows temporary exhibitions about vineyards and wine and organises a program of conferences, wine-tasting and seminars.
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.
A delightful spot where you can sample typical dishes.
It is located on the path running along the bisse de Tsittoret.
Over the Varen ladders to reach Leukerbad from Varen.
These are vertical iron ladders that can be bypassed.
The Hammer mill with the Dala bridge gate tower built in the 14th century. This is one of the three historical bridges that enabled access to the town.
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
The most frequented bisse (irrigation channel) from Crans-Montana runs from Vermala to the source of the Tièche in Aminona. Along the whole way you can enjoy the unique view to the majestic Valais mountain peaks.
Length 7 km
Hiking time 2 h 00
Height difference up 250 m
Height difference down 250 m
From the Gemmi pass a well signposted snow-shoe trail with indicator sticks leads to Lämmernboden and from there over Lämmern Alp and on the Lämmerngrat (ridge) on to the Rote Kumme - Dauben Lake.
Leuk Tourismus
Sale of regional products in the Sosta at the Leuk railway station (3952 Susten).
Children's playground Albinen
Playground Salgesch
The easy snow-shoe walk for everyone: Oberems village-Gajinen-Widubrunnu-Bielen-Mittelems-Bort-Oberems village.
Enjoy the peace in the enchanted forest
A circular snow-shoe trail Oberems village –"Saniklois" shrines-Griebjistrasse-Ärdju-Raaftstrasse-Holz-village.
Das Dorf Guttet in der Gemeinde Guttet-Feschel wurde erstmals als de gottet urkundlich erwähnt. Zu dem Bergdorf am Nordhang des Rhonetals gehörten auch die Weiler Grächmatten und Wiler.
The walk starts in Albinen. The trail is prepared with a machine and is about 2.5m wide. The walk can be done without any problem if you have good winter shoes. The superb views over the Rhone valley can be enjoyed all the way to Feschel.
Playground Varen
Playground Sierre
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).
For centuries, Guttetand Feschel were independant communities. But they have also shared common interests and goals for most of that time.
Take the bus from Leuk railway station to the valley station at Flaschen restaurant and take the cable car up to the Rinderhütte. From there the new panorama winter trail leads you to Torrent alp.
For a number of years, it is once again possible to cross the Gemmi pass from the top and go as far as Sunnbüel in winter. The walk leads from the Gemmi over the Dauben Lake to Kandersteg.
The trail descends slightly, is well cared for and marked.
Playground Gampel
Playground Unterems
A lake in summer - cross-country skiing in winter. There are also beautiful walks around the Dauben Lake. In winter you can do cross-country skiing or go for a beautiful winter walk.
An exciting walk across the forest of Pfyn/Finges nature reserve. Discover the points of interest in the nature reserve.
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.
Barbecue area Rhonebord
playground of Jeizinen
A swimming pool suitable both for sports and for splashing around with children.
The machines and tools displayed in the "Alte Mühle" (old mill) give one a great insight into the hard-working lives of our ancestors.
The only section of the Rhone that could not be channelled, because of the constant flow of debris from the Illgraben!
Living conditions in the steppe landscape are extreme for plants. The soil is stony and dry and it can get extremely hot in summer. In the Rottensand temperatures of up to 65 °C have been measured.
In the heart of the forest of Pfyn/Finges the groundwater forms a series of ponds with resounding names such as: Muggotolo, Pfafforetsee, Muggenseeli, Rosensee and Schafsee.
Enormous rock masses from a post ice-age landslide have formed the hills in the forest of Pfyn/Finges in the foot of the valley.
