Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Schauacker Brentjong
Zwischen traditionellem und modernem Roggen werden hier gezielt seltene Pflanzen erhalten und gefördert.
FloraNatural landscape / HabitatCultural landscapeLiving tradition
Walking-Tour: Fascinating Forest Fire Area
Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 8.00 km
Season
All season
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - Cultural village of Albinen - Fire area and WSL research - Brentjong field flora
After a short visit to the "larch village" Albinen, the descent into the burn area begins. Take careful note of your surroundings, because after about 1.5 km they change abruptly...
The fire area: Fire - an engine for biodiversity. Immerse yourself in the "new" landscape and experience a fascinating floral splendour amidst the whimsical dead trees. At the Brentjong satellite station you can discover rare species of arable flora in the show field. End the hike in the medieval village centre of Leuk or at Leuk railway station.
It is also possible to walk the «Forest Fire» (Waldbrand / Incendies de forêt) hiking route from point 1434 (on the map) in the book: Wandern, wo andere forschen / sur les sentiers valaisans de la recherche. (This book was published by the WSL). You can find more information under links (the information’s are only available in German and French).
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 8.00 km
- Vertical heigth
- 560 m
- Altitude difference ascent
- 230 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 790 m
- Time required
- 2 hours
- Level technique
- Easy
- Level condition
- Middle
Height profile view map
Details
Start at the bus stop Albinen, Post. You can reach Albinen by public transport from Leuk railway station. Then hike to Leuk-Stadt; follow the signs to "Guttet-Feschel". From Leuk-Stadt bus stop, public transport connection to Leuk railway station or walk (approx. 20 min).
Walking time: 2 hrs. Total time required: 3-4 hrs.
Arrival
- Starting point
- Albinen (Altitude: 1297 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Albinen, Post Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Leuk-Stadt (Altitude: 751 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Leuk, Stadt Timetable SBB
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children from 7-12 years
- Children >12 years
- 50+