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Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Wine trail Trasadingen

Since 2001 Trasadingen - as the first community in the canton - has had a wine nature trail.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 4 - 6h
Naturpark Thal

Winter auf der Wasserfallen

Winter auf der Wasserfallen bedeutet Schlitteln, Fondueplausch, Langlauf, Schneeschuhwandern und vieles mehr.

Infrastructure WinterFunicular
Naturpark Diemtigtal

Wiriehorn Bike Park

The Bike Park Wiriehorn offers two downhill trails, a mountainbike educational path and three easy trails for children and beginners. Two pump tracks also invite you to enjoy biking.

Mountainbike trailOther routes
Time required: 10 minutesLength: 3.00km
Naturpark Diemtigtal

Wiriehorn Geological Trail

The geological trail leads around the Wiriehorn and shows the history of the formation of this landscape. It conveys interesting facts about mountain and valley, glacier and water, rock and stone.

Theme trail
Time required: 3 hours 30 minutesLength: 9.19km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Wissemme-Weg von Escholzmatt nach Schüpfheim

Gemütliche Familienwanderung auf dem idyllischen Wanderweg entlang der Wissemme.


Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 26 minutesLength: 9.12km
Jurapark Aargau

Wölflinswil Perimuk trail

Perimuk 's friend the Toad lives in Wölflinswil and he has thought up a puzzle for Perimuk and you. Solve the animal puzzle on the way and work out the code with the numbers of the solution - then you can open the safe at the end of the trail.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 58 minutesLength: 7.14km
Naturpark Thal

Wolfsschlucht-Weg

This tour reveals the different aspects of the Thal Nature Park. From Welschenrohr, the route leads to the beautiful and wildly romantic Wolf Gorge, through which you ascend to continue hiking in the lofty heights of the second Jura chain.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hours 45 minutesLength: 13.00km
Naturpark Diemtigtal

Würzi fireplace on the Grimmimutz adventure trail

Würzi fireplace on the Grimmimutz adventure trail

Fireplace
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Wurzilla fairytale trail - get to know the firtree root child

You wander through the forest on the fairytale trail and hear the adventures of Wurzilla (literally: Rootilla), a little root child. Embark on a search for the dragon, a symbol of the healing powers strongly felt in nature.

Theme trail
Time required: 30 minutesLength: 1.42km
Landschaftspark Binntal

Ze Binne - Breithorn - Heiligkreuz - Ze Binne

Open

The hike starts in the hamlet of Ze Binne and ascends from the reservoir up to Saflischmatta, where it's worth taking a break by the charming chapel.

Hiking trail
Time required: 7 hours 45 minutesLength: 20.00km
Landschaftspark Binntal

Ze Binne – Wilere – Schmidigehischere

Open

Follow the marked hiking trail "Wilere" in the direction of the church. Once you arrive there, follow the hiking trail in the direction of "ze Binne".

Hiking trail
Time required: 25 minutesLength: 1.00km
Parc naturel du Jorat

Zürich parcours vita

Zürich parcours vita de 3.1 km sur copeaux de bois avec 15 exercices.

Other routes
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 3.10km
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Zurich–Sihlwald

This cycling route leads from Zurich's town centre to the wilderness in Sihlwald and for most of the way on car-free tracks, always follows the bank of the River Sihl (regional cycle route 94).

Bicycle tour
Time required: < 2hLength: 14.80km
Jurapark Aargau

Zwei Dörfer-Rundweg

Auf dem familienfreundlichen Zwei Dörfer-Rundweg zeigen sich Wölflinswil und Oberhof von ihrer besten Seite.


Theme trail
Time required: 2 hours 30 minutesLength: 8.08km
Naturpark Thal

Zwergliweg - Berghof Montpelon

Die Bantlizwerge auf dem Zwergliweg zum Montpelon zeigen Gross und Klein die Natur. Unterwegs durch den Wald gibt es viel zu entdecken, spielen und erleben. Oben auf dem Berghof Montpelon kann zum Abschluss eine feine Glace genossen werden.

Theme trail
Time required: 30 minutesLength: 1.50km
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Zyberliland Romoos

Open

Many years ago, a great number of wild plum trees grew along the steep, sunny slopes in the legendary "Zyberliland" at the foot of the Napf.

Theme trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 5.60km
Landschaftspark Binntal

Z’Brigg – Niederernen (circular route)

Open

The Z'Brigg group of buildings takes its name from the river crossing. The once important settlement on the Rottenbrücke is now reduced to a few buildings.

Hiking trail
Time required: 50 minutesLength: 2.50km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

«Devil's Fingers»

The panorama trail for Fossil connoisseurs - the origin of thermal water

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 - 4hLength: 8.50km
Naturpark Beverin

Waldlehrpfad Andeer-Clugin

Der Waldlehrpfad zwischen Andeer und Clugin erlaubt die Entdeckung des Waldes in seiner ganzen Vielfalt mit 11 Nadelbaum- und 26 Laubbaumarten sowie 20 Sträuchern. Zusätzlich sind verschiedene Nisthilfen für Vögel entlang des Weges vorhanden.

Theme trail
Time required: < 2hLength: 4.70km
Schweizerischer Nationalpark

Guided walk Margunet

The walk leads us through an interesting section of the Pass dal Fuorn forests and the wonderfully varied flora of the Park’s alpine meadows. The nature trail provides detailed information along the way, in 5 languages.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hoursLength: 7.00km
Schweizerischer Nationalpark

Guided walk Val Trupchun

Particularities: mixed alpine forests with good opportunities for observing animals, in particular red deer, ibex and marmots; varied vegetation. Mainly on the level, this walk is suitable even in bad weather.

Hiking trail
Time required: 7 hoursLength: 14.00km
Schweizerischer Nationalpark

Natur(g)WUNDER

Unsere Kinder- und Familienexkursionen bieten wir von Anfang Juli bis Mitte August jeweils am Mittwochvormittag an. Neben der Wahrnehmung der Natur mit allen Sinnen stehen der spie­le­r­ische Zugang zu Pflanzen und Tieren im Vordergrund.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hoursLength: 4.00km
Schweizerischer Nationalpark

Taster Il Fuorn

Taster (2 h): Mondays during high season (summer, autumn). Easy walk in
the region of Il Fuorn for those who are not yet acquainted with the
National Park.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 2.00km
Schweizerischer Nationalpark

Guided walk Macun

The excursion begins at the alp Zeznina climbs up to Macun and back. Particularities: Macun lakes (23 lakes), crystalline soil flora, pygmy buttercup (only occurrence in Switzerland), rock glacier.

Hiking trail
Time required: 8 hoursLength: 16.00km
Schweizerischer Nationalpark

Geführte Exkursion Cluozza – Murtersattel

Diese etwas anspruchsvollere Exkursion führt nach Ihrer Übernachtung in der Cluozza-Hütte über den Murtersattel zum Ofenpass. Sie verspricht Saurierspuren, Tierbeobachtungen, artenreiche Alpenflora und eine beeindruckende Aussicht.

Hiking trail
Time required: 7 hoursLength: 7.50km
Biosfera Val Müstair

Militärhistorische Wanderung

Auf der geführten Wanderung in einer grandiosen Bergwelt die Hintergründe der tragischen Begegnungen dreier Nationen im Grenzgebiet Schweiz/Italien/Österreich auf dem Umbrailpass/Stilfserjoch erleben.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 10.00km
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Reiatbadi Hofen

Gleich in der Nähe des Schulhauses befindet sich die Badi Unterer Reiat. Nebst dem grossen Becken, finden sich auch für die kleinen Badibesucher Kinderbecken um im kühlen Nass zu spielen.

Swimming pool/Swimming lake
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Berceau swimming pool

Enjoy a quiet moment during the summer to swim, relax or have fun in the open-air swimming pool of Le Berceau in Château-d'Œx.

Infrastructure Summer
Parc du Doubs

Call of the north in the Jura

Sleep in a trapper tent in the heart of the snowy forest and discover how to lead a husky team. And to get warm again, enjoy a cosy fondue in open natural surroundings.

Rental for sports equipment
Parc du Doubs

Chemins de la Contrebande

Glissez-vous dans la peau d’un contrebandier sur l’un des quatre chemins de la contrebande et profitez de sites naturels totalement préservés.

Theme trailHiking trail
Parc du Doubs

Contrebande - Orlogeur

Voyagez dans le temps entre la France et la Suisse. Marchez sur les pas de l’orlogeur et aventurez-vous sur la piste de la contrebande horlogère en 5 étapes entre Morteau et La Chaux-de-Fonds. Transport de bagages inclus.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 4 - 6hLength: 60.00km
Naturpark Thal

Freibad Moos, Balsthal

Moderne Freibadanlage inmitten einer grünen Oase. 50m-Becken, Lernschwimm- und Kinderbecken, 10 Meter-Speedrutschbahn, Spielfelder für Beachvolley- und Fussball, Spielplatz, Baderestaurant und Picknickplätze. Hier fühlt man sich wie in den Ferien!

Watersports
Parc Ela

Panorama trail in Val Tuors

The chair lift brings you to the starting point of the panorama trail. You walk along the Val Tuors to Chants. You can return either by the Alpine bus or on foot.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 9.50km
Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois

Savurando Parc Jura vaudois

Au fil d'intrigantes énigmes et des saveurs du terroir, vous serez immergés dans les secrets du patrimoine culturel et naturel du Parc Jura vaudois.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 7.50km
Parc du Doubs

La Bricotte Smuggler - 1

On the first stage from Maîche (Fr) to Le Bois de la Biche, follow the tracks of the former Tacot railway and enjoy the view over the Vallée de la Mort (valley of death) from the viewpoint of La Cendrée.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 45 minutesLength: 12.70km
Parc du Doubs

La Bricotte Smuggler - 2

Along the second stage from Le Bois de la Biche to les Bois, you will be immersed in the history of the smugglers and the atmosphere of the Vallée de la Mort. Climb up the ladder of death just like the smugglers of earlier days.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 4 - 6hLength: 17.90km
Parc du Doubs

La Bricotte Smuggler - 3

On the third stage from Le Bois to Maison-Monsieur, you have to call the ferryman in order to cross the Doubs with the boot. This passage of the Doubs is a green idyllic oasis where time seem carried away.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 4 - 6hLength: 13.90km
Parc du Doubs

La Bricotte Smuggler - 4

The 4th stage takes you to Bonnétage. At the border crossing go over the Pont de la Rasse, which is constructed in the style of the Eiffel Tower.
After you pass the Doubs valley viewpoint, you will notice the typical architecture of the farmstead.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 4 - 6hLength: 16.80km
Parc du Doubs

La Bricotte Smuggler - 5

On the final stage, you will cross mysterious moors and discover sink-holes and geological curiosities. Stop for a break at the Faux-Verger viewpoint, where the panorama offers a spectacular view of the Alps and the Vosges.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 4 - 6hLength: 16.10km
Parc du Doubs

La Bricotte Smuggler Route

Theme trail in 5 stages This 77 km long circular trail from Maîche follows the tracks of a little female smuggler, who was a true master at hiding her contraband.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 4 - 6hLength: 77.00km
Parc du Doubs

Les Gabelous Smuggler Route

Mountain bike circular tour in 7 stages from Morteau (F) or Saint-Ursanne (CH). Look out for clues so you can break up a band of smugglers!

Theme trailMountainbike trail
Time required: 4 - 6hLength: 252.00km
Parc Ela

Discovery Trail Alp Flix - not available

The content is revised - On the discovery trail on Alp Flix, children become discoverers and learn a lot about nature.

Theme trail
Time required: 4 hoursLength: 1.70km
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

eTree cablecar Torrent

With the NatuReLL eTree, the ReLL AG offers a locally and sustainably produced solution for the loading of eBikes.

Infrastructure SummerE-Bike charging station
Regionaler Naturpark Schaffhausen

Savurando Regional Nature Park Schaffhausen

On this treasure hunt, guests follow enigmatic clues and hike through the hilly landscape of the Lower Reiat. Along the way, they enjoy a regional culinary treat from our producers.

Theme trail
Time required: 3 hours 30 minutesLength: 8.00km
Parc régional Chasseral

Pioneer trail

Chasseral - La Vue des Alpes: This two-day walk takes you along the path of the pioneers through the unique Jura mountain landscape and the Regional Park.

Hiking trail
Time required: 9 hoursLength: 28.00km
Parc régional Chasseral

Baptists' trail

A hiking trail along the path of the Baptists: You will visit secret meeting places and go along paths that are bordered by dry stone walls. And visit Baptists' bridge and the Baptists' archive in which many unpublished documents are stored.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 10 hoursLength: 33.50km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

La Sarine au Pays-d'Enhaut

From Rougemont, which was once the priory of Cluny, the trial goes over the Kirchenhügel from Château-d'Oex to the Grand Chalet of Rossinière. It goes between the rushing Saane and landscape steeped in history, moulded by the mountain farmers.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 - 4hLength: 15.00km
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut

Lakes Route

Picture postcard Switzerland: cheese, chalets, snowy summits, cable cars, hotel aromas and scissor cuts. Away from the idyllic image, the Pays d'Enhaut and Saanenland, an impressive landscape enlivened by a VIP aura and canny mountain folk.

Bicycle tour
Length: 45.00km
Parc du Doubs

Franches-Montagnes Tour

This route provides a gorgeous overview of Les Franches-Montagnes which is a typical Jurassic landscape at 3'280 ft. There are wooded pastures with horses, peatland wilderness areas and fir trees.

Mountainbike trail
Time required: 2 - 4hLength: 42.00km
Parc du Doubs

Mont Soleil Tour

This wonderful tour will calmly lead you from Saignelégier towards the Mont-Soleil and back to the start. You will come across beautiful landscapes within the Doubs and Chasseral Nature Parks.

E-bike itinerary
Time required: 2 - 4hLength: 42.00km