Theme and adventure trails

On this trail along the river Saane visitors can peruse twelve panels with quotes from Sir Yehudi Menuhin (1916 – 1999).

Switzerland’s capital, Bern, is the stuff of dreams for cycling enthusiasts. Whether riding an e-bike or a conventional bicycle, this is the place for all cyclists.

Children learn exciting tales about the old Lötschen Valley during a wonderful, easy hike along the Lötschental mountain trail (2 1/2 hours).

Wolli Wonderland combines puzzle fun and playground in one and guarantees a fantastic family experience!

It is said that they once lived everywhere in Oberwallis – the Gogwärgini- those hard-working dwarfs. At some point they disappeared. But the stories about the "Gogwärgini" have remained up to this day and can be discovered on the Gogwärgi theme route.

Repower's Via Energia leads through the world of energy over a good 9 kilometres. It is accessible in summer and leads from Ospizio Bernina to Cavaglia in Valposchiavo. 11 information boards turn the ancient path into an interactive experience.

Twenty markers (made of larch tree wood), small slate roofs and stations with sensory equipment have been installed on existing hiking trails.

The Weatherman Hiking Trail in the Muotathal Valley shows at 14 stations how, based on the signs of nature, weather rules are made to predict sun, wind, and rain.

The ancient trade of prospecting for minerals is explained by experienced guides.

The wild and romantic landscape between Frutigen and Kandersteg is best discovered on foot, following the tracks of the Lötschberg railway.

Four treasure hunt trails around Nendaz make family hikes an exciting adventure. This way of hiking is great fun for children as well.

The adventure trail in the Giant Forest near Elm stimulates one’s motor skills, senses and awareness of nature. Heaps of fun awaits at Martin’s Hole.

The moorland experience in the Stoos region is the ideal outing for more fun that you ever imagined − and a chance to learn "more about moors".

Lucerne’s Pilatus mountain (2,118m above sea level) boasts some of the most spectacular views in Switzerland. From the summit, you can see across the Central Swiss Alps and the Jura all the way to France and the Black Forest in Germany.

There is a popular hiking trail along the Jura mountain route from Passwang – the summit and viewpoint are 1,204 metres above sea level. Take this hiking route from Laufen, where Ricola has its head office.

Walk along an educational bird trail featuring huge attractions (giant nest box, platform in the trees). Visit to a peat bog. Furrowing the forest, a woodchip path invites visitors to discover a variety of bird species and their habitat (man-sized attractions).

Lilly and Martin visit their Uncle Sämi on the Alp. The siblings’ adventures on the hike to Urnäsch are recounted on 14 illustrated signposts or markers.

The whole family can go on a treasure hunt in Aeschi bei Spiez. Various questions are hidden on the treasure-hunt trail that the family can find and answer together. Once the treasure hunters have answered all the questions correctly, they can pick up a reward at the tourist office.

Along the Fairy Tale Path, the kids hear exciting stories and legends about Saas-Fee and the surrounding mountains.

The Wheatfield Path invites you to discover the charms of this rural area with its magnificent landscape. The marked and commentated paths cover a total distance of 80 km, and can be followed on foot or by bicycle.

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.

The great thing about this route is that it is almost entirely downhill – and takes in the wonderful natural variety of Eastern Switzerland…

On the theme trail from Bettmeralp to the village of Betten, visitors get closer to the early inhabitants of the region with every step and learn how the inhabitants of Betten used to live.

Enjoy a hike with a special ingredient. Explore the trails in connection with the alpine cheese dairies in Lake Lucerne Region. Visit the dairies and taste their wares, including fried cheese or goat cheese. Then relax comfortably in alpine taverns. If you want to visit a cheese dairy with a few friends or in a group, contact the dairy in advance. Guided tours are only available upon request.

The medieval town of La Neuveville on Lake Biel has something for the whole family to enjoy, from an easy three-hour walk packed with tales of witches to the lake shore and colourful old town.

This Panorama Trail has stunning views, fun games and interesting educational panels in store for hikers of all ages. An easy walk, the trail is 2.5 kilometres long.

For 7km along the Albula, the Landwasser and the Schaftobelbach river.

Situated in Europe’s most beautiful mountain valley, the Engadin, Pontresina is a summer and winter holiday resort popular with mountain climbers, hikers, families and winter sports fans.

The Planet Trail Ringgenberg-Goldswil describes our relationship to the solar system in easily understandable language.

An unforgettable experience for the whole family: all sorts of cute little animals can be fed by hand on the Eichhörnliweg.

There is a trail surrounding the Antème Lakes, a smuggler's trail and an orator's circuit.

From the village it's a 45-minute walk to the pilgrimage site of "Mariä Heimsuchung".

The traditional art of viticulture meets modern technology: using your smartphone and the free Vaude:Guide app, you can experience the region’s winegrowing areas in an interactive way.