Discovery trails

The upper Lauterbrunnen valley is known both for its waterfalls and its rich natural and cultural heritage. Its many treasures are now easily accessible thanks to a new theme trail which comes with info tables, sign posts, one hotspot, flyers and guided hikes.

Ein gut ausgebauter Bergweg führt zur schön gelegenen Glecksteinhütte oberhalb Grindelwald. Die Wanderer werden von "Tucki" - einem Steinbock - begleitet. Auf fünf Infotafeln erzählt er aus seinem Leben

Auf spielerische, interaktive Art und Weise erfahren die Besucher mehr über die komplexen Zusammenhänge im Lebensraum Stockhorn

The varied Vogellisi Path with sculptures by local Adelboden artists dotted along the way takes you past mountain streams, alpine meadows full of flowers as well as magnificent vantage points and manages to create a perfect connection between nature and art.

Take the hiking trail from Axalp above Brienz to the idyllic Hinterburgsee lake and watch the chips fly! From July 22 to 28, 2002, eight wood carvers will leave their shops, take their tools and work outdoors.

The Lynx Trail on Betelberg Mountain leads from the Leiterli top station to the Wallegg top station (6 km, approx. 2.5 hours, for children from 7 years who like hiking).

This fairytale trail introduces you to Grim Bear, his friend Spillgert, the Pepper Witch and her nasty husband Lothar.

The adventure trail from the Hotel Grimsel Hospiz to the Hotel Handeck leads through one of the most mineral rich areas of the alps.

The wild and romantic landscape between Frutigen and Kandersteg is best discovered on foot, following the tracks of the Lötschberg railway. 47 signposts along the way provide information.

In times past, horrible things must have happened in the Kiental Valley! At least the old legends are telling so. They speak of lightning and rockslides, phantoms and manslaughter...