Suonen Hike – in the rock fall region of the Varner Alp

Suonen Hike – in the rock fall region of the Varner Alp – Discovering contrasts – hike from the Varen Alp along the Suonen (water conduits) through the southern slope that has been dried by the sun - but boasts lush vegetation.

Discovering contrasts – hike from the Varen Alp along the Suonen (water conduits) through the southern slope that has been dried by the sun - but boasts lush vegetation.

Stock Path: Hiking on the sunny side of Valais

Autumnal walks in Switzerland – The Stockweg runs through Mediterranean steppes up to the legendary Teufelsbrücke (Devil's Bridge). This bridge spans the deep Feschelbach Gorge. In the idyllic hamlets of Rotafen and Lichten the barns and granaries remind us of our ancestors, while the futuristic satellite ground station at Brentjong brings you back to the modern age. The hike runs down through vineyards to the medieval town of Leuk.

Schon in der Frühzeit war die Felseninsel zwischen dem Genfersee und den steil aufragenden Bergen bewohnt. Von hier wurde jahrhundertelang der Schiffsverkehr auf dem Genfersee und der bedeutende Landweg zum St.Bernhard-Pass beherrscht. Vom 12. bis ins 16. Jahrhundert gehörte Chillon den Grafen von Savoyen, dann eroberten die Berner die Wasserburg, danach die Waadtländer. Über 300’000 Besucher besichtigen pro Jahr Chillon mit den Wandmalereien aus dem 14. Jahrhundert, den unterirdischen Gewölben, Paradesälen und dem original erhaltenen Schlafzimmer aus der Zeit der Berner Herrschaft. Schon in der Frühzeit war die Felseninsel

Hiking Tour Leuk-Jeizinen: Between Medieval and Modern Times

More Hiking Suggestions – Get a whiff of the Middle Ages in the little town of Leuk and hike through the vineyards to the Satellite Base Station in Brentjong, which has a futuristic design.

Get a whiff of the Middle Ages in the little town of Leuk and hike through the vineyards to the Satellite Base Station in Brentjong, which has a futuristic design.

ViaRegio Leuker Sonnenberge route

Theme and discovery trails – A cultural trail through the former "granary" of Valais: from Leuk via Erschmatt – Jeizinen to Gampel and along the Path of the Dead and the Church in the valley back to Leuk-Susten. The most interesting structure along the way is the "High Bridge" dating from the 16th century, which spans the Feschelbach at a height of 100 m between Leuk and Erschmatt. Guided tours taking several days can be booked through the "Abenteuerwandern (Adventure Walking)" organisation.