Excursions 
Discovery trails
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Lauterbrunnen (Bernese Oberland)
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.
Les Diablerets (Lake Geneva Region)
There is an interesting hike leading visitors from Les Diablerets aerial cable car station (designed by Mario Botta) to the legendary "Quille du Diable", a rock shaped like a giant thumb that stands out from amongst the Valaisan Alps.
Leukerbad (Valais)
Less than one kilometer from the Village Square a thermal source footbridge crosses the Dala Gorges at Leukerbad.
Lötschental (Valais)
Children learn exciting tales about the old Lötschen Valley during a wonderful, easy hike along the Lötschental mountain trail.
Zermatt (Valais)
Discover a top-class natural paradise: the Gornergrat Bahn takes you from Zermatt up the 3089 m high Gornergrat.
Grindelwald (Bernese Oberland)
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
Lenzerheide (Graubünden)
Simmental (Bernese Oberland)
Auf spielerische, interaktive Art und Weise erfahren die Besucher mehr über die komplexen Zusammenhänge im Lebensraum Stockhorn
Adelboden (Bernese Oberland)
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.
Alt St. Johann / Selamatt (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
The walk along the Toggenburg Story Trail (3 to 5 hours) is both exciting and varied and takes you through adventurous sagas, mythical legends and fantastic stories from the Toggenburg.
Arosa (Graubünden)
This trail is a delight for children: here, they can feed real squirrels scurrying to and fro, while entering a world of fantasy at the same time.
Arosio (Ticino)
The Malcantone with its rolling hills and lush vegetation stretches from Lake Lugano to Monte Lena. The area is known for its chestnuts, which used to be the main produce of the area.
Avers (Graubünden)
Axalp (Bernese Oberland)
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.
Bergün / Preda (Graubünden)
The Historical Rail Path follows the route of the Albula railway, a classic among alpine crossings. It affords you a close look at the many impressive constructions that keep the train on track in the ever-changing terrain.
Betelberg (Bernese Oberland)
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).
Bettmeralp (Valais)
The Marmot Trail starts at the top station of the Schönbiel cable car. Before you set out, use the panoramic telescope to scan the surrounding alpine meadows.
Blatten (Valais)
Two local children, Aletscha and Aletschander, are the leading figures introducing you to the Massa Trail. On the Suonen-Kulo Trail, two children from Nepal join them, to introduce them to the traditional watering systems of their country.
Braunwald (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
The fairytale of Dwarf Bartli is set in the car-free village of Braunwald. The walk takes approximately 2 hours.
Cardada / Orselina (Ticino)
On this hiking trail (1.2 km) you will find innovative equipment and games to please children, as well as the young at heart.
Castasegna / Bergell (Graubünden)
A marvelous chestnut forest, indeed a nationally known park with giant trees, takes root on the softly inclined terrace of Brentan above Castasegna. With their crowns closely intertwined, the trees are akin to columns holding up the arched roof of a magnificent dome.
Château-d'Oex (Lake Geneva Region)
The universe of the ant is filled with magic. Who has not met these tiny creatures in the forest, in the garden or even in the home?
Château-d'Oex honors the modern-day adventurer Mike Horn with a trail that lets you follow in his footsteps, without taking too many risks.
Conthey (Valais)
In autumn, when the leaves are turning and the grapes are ripening, a gourmand hike may well be the thing to do in the Conthey region. You may try the local wine and taste traditional treats like smoked trout, sucking lamb, alpine cheese, and homemade pastries.
Diemtigtal (Bernese Oberland)
This fairytale trail introduces you to Grim Bear, his friend Spillgert, the Pepper Witch and her nasty husband Lothar.
Eischoll / Ergisch (Valais)
The Wolf Trail starts at Eischoll, a true hiker's paradise, and ends a little over two hours later at Ergisch, a quaint mountain village.
Entlebuch (Central Switzerland)
The Entlebuch Region is a juwel of nature, and a unique nature preserve labeled Swiss biosphere. A beautiful Moor Trail starting at Mettelimoos, East of Finsterwald.
Flumserberg (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
An enchanting hike into the famous legends of the Flums region, complete with playful adventure stations.
Gonten (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
Take off your shoes and socks and walk barefoot from Gonten to
Gontenbad. Enjoy the feel of the soft moor grounds under your feet!
Grächen (Valais)
There are eight playhouses - real wooden huts - located in the hiking region around Grächen.
Grimsel (Bernese Oberland)
The adventure trail from the Hotel Grimsel Hospiz to the Hotel Handeck leads through one of the most mineral rich areas of the alps.
Kandersteg (Bernese Oberland)
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.
Kerzers / Müntschemier (Fribourg Region)
From May to mid-October, the rich vegetable cultures of the Seeland region are worth a visit. Special trails with instructive signposts lead you to discover 60 different kinds of vegetables grown locally.
Kiental (Bernese Oberland)
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...
Krummenau (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
The beautiful high moor on the Rietbach plateau above Krummenau is a national treasure. Its soft and bouncy grounds soaked with rain and its rare flora are worth discovering! Starting at the Rietbach top station, you find yourself walking on bog soil that has taken centuries to develop its strangely spongy feel.
Lengenbach (Valais)
The geological center at Lengenbach with its mining museum, educational trail and quarry offers a comprehensive insight into the rugged beauty of this side valley of the Goms. Rock types are labeled and explained along the hiking trail from Imfeld to Lengenbach.
Lenk Betelberg (Bernese Oberland)
The Marmot Trail on Betelberg Mountain leads from the Leiterli top station to the Stoss midway station (3 km, approx. 1.5 hours). Learn more about these animals along the way and discover what social, cheerful and funny creatures they are!
Lenzerheide (Graubünden)
Globi, a kind of ¿Swiss Donald Duck" has his very own trail. Along the way, 13 signposts propose different riddles and games, as well as some fun facts to learn.
Lungern (Central Switzerland)
Erleben Sie auf der Panorama Welt Lungern Schönbüel die einzigartige Weltneuheit auf 2000 m.ü.M., den animierten Kuhstall "Chumm und lueg", die singende Farm.
The Butterfly Trail proposes a romantic encounter with Mother Nature and a highly educational introduction to the lush local flora and fauna.
Maienfeld (Graubünden)
Check out the original Heidi home near Maienfeld, enjoy the romantic Alpine pastures and learn more about author Johanna Spyri's life by visiting the local museum.
Meiringen (Bernese Oberland)
he Zwergenpath from the Mägisalp to Bidmi shows children how the Hasli dwarfs lived. At various places you can see traces of the dwarfs.
Mont-Soleil / Mont-Crosin (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
This eye-opening trail (4 km, 12 signposts) presents new sources of energy and seeks to instill respect for nature by honoring fauna and flora, meteorology and agriculture.
Monte San Giorgio (Ticino)
Monte San Giorgio is just south of Lugano and is an important witness to history. During medieval times, it was place that attracted hermits.
Ovronnaz (Valais)
On this trail, you don't have to be faster than your shadow! You simply stand no chance against the one and only Lucky Luke...
Pizol / Bad Ragaz (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
On "Heidi's Flower Trail" you can learn about the Heidi story by means picture plates and signboards.
Saillon (Valais)
Farinet was a famous adventurer and a master of forgery. Born 150 years ago, he took refuge at Saillon and became a legend. In 1995, a special trail was dedicated to him.
Samnaun (Graubünden)
"The adventures of Murmina and Murmin" is one of the most popular fairy tale picture books in Switzerland. The two famous marmots now have their very own trail, located at Samnaun, where the story is supposed to have happened.
Schafisheim (Schweizer Mittelland)
Where does the honey come from? All this and more, you will learn on this short (0.9 km) and informative trail near Lenzburg.
Séprais (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
When you leave Boécourt in the direction of Séprai, you'll come to a trail flanked by statues, which turn out to be an interesting combination of nature and sculpture. Each year, some works change.
Sörenberg (Central Switzerland)
This Trail leads from Flühli to Sörenberg and tells the history of glassblowing. Starting at the bus stop at Flühli Village, you will learn all about this ancient craft.
St. Moritz (Graubünden)
Alois Carigiet, the ¿father" of the famous picture book figure of ¿Schellenursli" (¿Little Urs and the bell,") was born 100 years ago.
Tufertschwil (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
Families will appreciate this leisurely walk around the Chapf near Wil (one hour, accessible with strollers). Along the way, colorful pinwheels bring different traditional professions to life.
Unterems / Oberems (Valais)
Once upon a time, local hunters tracked the last bear of the Valais region on this very trail. Now you may walk in their footsteps without any fear and learn all about the impressive animal that used to terrorize the region.
Unterwasser (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
Sound mills, sound trees, rock sounds, sound sculptures on a Panorama Trail.
Walzenhausen / Heiden (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
Appenzell is known for its dry humor and its original jokes. Families will love to walk the Joke Trail.
Wengen-Mürren (Bernese Oberland)
To this day, climbing the Eiger North Face is considered one of the most difficult mountaineering feats.
Wispile / Gstaad (Bernese Oberland)
This trail on Wispile Mountain above Gstaad tells you everything you always wanted to know about the weather in a fun and entertaining fashion.
Yverdon (Lake Geneva Region)
Among a wide wealth of nature trails the marshland- and foresttrail of the Center of Conservation "Champ-Pittet" is one of the most interesting nature trail in Switzerland.
Zürcher Oberland (Zurich (Region))
Not far from Zurich, the Industrialization Trail Zurich Oberland lets you travel back in time.
