Summer activities

01 Alp Trupchun

One of the most frequented walks in the Park, in particular during the rutting season at the end of September.

02 Fuorcla Trupchun

Quite steep in the upper region, this is a route for those who are sure-footed on slippery scree.

03 Fuorcla Val Sassa

This challenging 8-hour alpine excursion is only recommended for sure-footed walkers with a head for heights.

04 Piz Quattervals

A challenging ascent of the highest peak that lies entirely within the National Park.

05 Val Tantermozza

This short hike leads through a sparse spruce-larch-pine forest with some impressive giant trees.

06 Murtaröl

This varied walk requires a certain amount of effort and is not often undertaken. It offers wonderful views into the Cluozza valley, towards the Engadine and the dominating peak of Piz Linard.

07 Chamanna Cluozza

Comparable to a Swiss Alpine Club mountain hut, Chamanna Cluozza is the only hut within the Park that offers overnight accommodation; with 61 sleeps.

08 Murter

One of the Park’s classics: this is a walk that gives plenty of opportunity to observe animals, many species of flora, and fascinating geological features such as dinosaur tracks or fossilised corals.

09 Margun Grimmels

This easy walk takes us from the Pass dal Fuorn road down to the Ova Spin compensation reservoir.

1 Gürbetal Gravel Route: Bern - Thun

Die Gravel Flachetappe führt mitten durch die Berner Altstadt via Belpmoos ins Gürbetal und dann weiter nach Thun. Die Route verläuft auf Nebenstrassen und teilweise auf Kies- und Forststrassen. Unterwegs hat man die Gantrisch Kette sowie Eiger, M...

1 La Route Verte - 1st stage

From Schaffhausen, the Route Verte takes you to the heart of the Schaffhausen Regional Nature Park and into the "Blauburgunderland". Take a break here to taste their delicious wines.

1. Solothurner Waldwanderung

Durch Bärlauch und Märchenwald - diese Wanderung bietet die ganze Faszination der Jurawälder in einer Etappe

10 Belpberg Gürbe Gravel Loop: Belp – Wattenwil – Belp

Die Gravel Rundtour führt von Belp über einen knackigen Aufstieg auf Waldwegen bis zum Aussichtspunkt Chutzen. Anschliessend geht’s via Gerzensee bis nach Wattenwil und flach entlang der Gürbe zurück. Die Route verläuft auf Nebenstraßen und zu gro...

10 Spöl Valley

Our wilderness walk!
Less frequented than other routes, this relatively flat walk will suit those who are looking for a bit of peace and quiet. Woodland and waterside landscapes accompany us along its length.

11 Alp la Schera

On this walk we go along a stretch of the historical former route to Livigno, where horse-driven carts still travelled in the early days of the Park.

11 Gürbetal Gravel Loop: Belp – Wattenwil – Belp

Die Gravel Rundtour führt ab Belp entlang der Gürbe bis nach Wattenwil und am Fusse des Belpbergs sowie entlang der Müsche wieder zurück. Die Route ist mehrheitlich flach und führt praktisch ausschliesslich auf Kies- und Feldwegen teilweise ziemli...

12 Grimmels

Provided the snow has already melted, it is possible to do this easy circular walk around the hillside of Las Crastatschas as early as mid-May. The first timid signs of spring can be seen then, and ungulates have not yet moved to the higher regions.

12 Swiss Bike Park – Schwarzenburg Gravel Loop

Die Gravel Rundtour führt vom Swiss Bike Park in Oberried auf der östlichen Seite der Sense über Niederscherli, Aekenmatt, Steinenbrünnen nach Schwarzenburg und auf der westlichen Seite der Sense wieder zurück. Die Route hat diverse steile Rampen ...

13 Champlönch

This 2-hour walk follows the former Pass dal Fuorn road, offering pleasant views of the Pass dal Fuorn landscape with its typical stretches of mountain pine forest.

14 Punt la Drossa – Il Fuorn

This trail leads from the customs house at Punt la Drossa/P4 to Il Fuorn/P6; we walk alongside the delightful Fuorn stream that manages most of the time to drown the sound of traffic on the Pass dal Fuorn road.

14 Upper Hills Gravel Loop: Schwarzenburg - Riggisberg

Up into the hilly country, over meadows, pastures and through forests. On this varied circular tour we also cross a wide variety of villages such as Rüschegg, Riggisberg and Rüeggisberg.

15 Munt la Schera

Many people consider this to be the most enjoyable walk in the National Park.

15 Unterer Hügelland Gravel Loop: Schwarzwasser - Längenberg

Die Rundtour führt vom Swiss Bike Park in Oberried über Niederscherli, die Schwarzwasserbrücke querend, hoch nach Schwarzenburg.

Nun geht's ostwärts nochmals über das Schwarzwasser und durch das Hügelland von Fultigen und dann nordwärts übe...

16 Fuorn valley

In the first section, from Il Fuorn to former P7, we see the impressive contrast between a humid alpine mixed forest and a dry mountain pine forest.

16 Guggershörnli Gravel Loop

Die Gravel Rundtour führt von Plaffeien über die Sense in den Kanton Bern nach Schwarzenburg und zurück über Riffenmatt, den Ägertewald via Zollhaus wieder über die Sense nach Freiburg. Die Route verläuft mehrheitlich über hügelige Nebenstrassen, ...

17 Margunet

This well-frequented route has become increasingly popular since bearded vultures were released here between 1991 and 2007.

18 Fuorcla Val dal Botsch

The walk over Fuorcla Val dal Botsch leads from the Pass dal Fuorn region to Val Mingèr, via a 2676 m high pass. It is normally passable from end of June to end of September.

19 Val Mingèr

The last bear in Switzerland was shot in Val Mingèr in 1904. Unfortunately the Swiss National Park was only founded 10 years later and could not, therefore, offer any refuge for this creature.

1x Meringue and back

Sweet tour through the Entlebuch Biosphere. Right from the start you can also look forward to a sweet highlight. Have fun and en Guete!

2 Panorama Gravel Route: Thun - Schwarzsee

Die Gravel Route führt von Thun auf den Gurnigelpass und dann weiter in Richtung Schwarzsee. Die Route verläuft auf Nebenstrassen und zu grossen Teilen auf Wald- und Kieswegen. Im Blickfeld hat man stets die Berner Alpen sowie die Voralpenkette vo...

2-Rad Ackle

Bei 2-Rad Ackle erhalten Sie alles rund ums Fahrrad und E-Bike.
Verkauf, Reparatur, Service und Vermietung.

2. Solothurner Waldwanderung

Kreten, Schluchten, Wald - ein echtes Highlight im Naturpark Thal.

20 Mot Tavrü

Val Tavrü is of historic importance to the National Park. From 1911 to 1936, when the whole valley was part of the Park, it formed the boundary to our vast nature reserve.

21 Lais da Macun

23 lakes, crystalline bedrock, rare plant species and a fantasy world of dragons and dwarfs all contribute to Macun’s renown as one of the pearls of the National Park.

3 La Route Verte - 3rd stage

In the heart of the Thal Nature Park, the forest used as a backdrop to many works of art will enrich your journey. The three mountain passes of this stage offer you breathtaking views.

4 La Route Verte - 4th stage

In the wooded pastures of the Doubs Nature Park, encounter "franches-montagnes" horses grazing in semi-liberty and meet the breeders of this unique Swiss horse.

5 La Route Verte - 5th stage

A short stage leaving from the heart of the Chasseral Nature Park, known for its dry-stone walls. Absorb this centurys-old craft as you admire these constructions.

Abenteuerpfad Marbach

Auf dem rund zweistündigen Abenteuerpfad durch die Natur erleben Klein & Gross die Geschichte der drei Vögel Mar, Sol und Lou und lauschen dem sagenhaften Gezwitscher.

Accessible route: Eschheimertalweg

This route leads from Schaffhausen up to the Jura heights. From there you follow a circular path into the Eschheimtal valley. The path is, sometimes wooded, sometimes lined by meadows and fields.

Agriculture trail Charmey - La Valsainte

This hiking trail showcases the important contribution of farming to this pre-Alpine landscape.

Albert Schweitzer Trail

The circular trail around Grimmialp is dedicated to probably the most famous guest from Diemtigtal. The stays between 1901 and 1909 strongly influenced Schweitzer's ethic of «reverence for life».

Albispasshöhe – Sihlbrugg

Diese Gratwanderung führt auf dem Albisgrat mit Blick über den gesamten Naturerlebnispark Sihlwald auf der einen Seite und toller Fernsicht ins Knonaueramt auf der anderen Seite vom Albispass bis nach Sihlbrugg.

Albispass–Albishorn–Albispass

A scenic hike with distant views. In addition there are great views of the Sihlwald wilderness, the first nature discovery park of Switzerland.

Albispass–Albishorn–Sihlwald

Der erste Teil dieser Wanderung bietet viel Weitsicht und tolle Ausblicke über den Sihlwald. Im zweiten Teil tauchen Sie dann direkt ein in die Wildnis des ersten Naturerlebnisparks der Schweiz.

Albispass–Hochwacht–Albispass

Kurzer Spaziergang zum Aussichtsturm Hochwacht mit unvergleichbarem Ausblick über den gesamten Wildnispark Zürich.

Albispass–Sihlbrugg

Welch ein Kontrast! Kaum zehn Kilometer von Zürichs Zentrum, von Shoppingzentren und Banken, liegt einer der ursprünglichsten Wälder und der erste Naturerlebnispark der Schweiz.

Allières - Les Avants

The trail starts with the ascent to the Col de Jaman. It leads up over alpine meadows. The alpine huts have traditional shingle roofs. The trail then descends again to the village of Les Avants.

Allières - Les Avants

The walks starts with an ascent to the Col de Jaman. The trail leads over meadows with cairns and past alpine huts with shingle roofs. The trail then descends to the village of Les Avants.

Allières - Montbovon

This stage is the only one on the Grand Tour des Vanils to offer a magnificent glimpse of Lake Geneva (from the Col de Jaman) and along the slopes of the Cape au Moine.

Allières – Les Avants

Two passes, two worlds