Theme and adventure trails

"The adventures of Murmina and Murmin" is one of the most popular fairy tale picture books in Switzerland.

The Autschliweg leads from Scharmoin back to the village of Lenzerheide. On the way, exciting discoveries about the forest habitat await. Autschli, the magical bear, is always there.

The legend of St. Beatus is told in stages at the various stations. Individual play and adventure areas are dotted along the trail.

The only Globi hiking trail in Switzerland has been completely renovated and now features 13 exciting stations for kids.

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.

Beautifully energising! Energy Adventure Entlebuch is an extraordinary themed trail. At its heart is the path that links the adventure park’s six separate energy platforms.

Just follow the birds – is the motto of this family hiking trail.

This short nature trail on the ridge of the Chasseral leads from the hotel to the highest point with the Swisscom antennae, visible from afar in all directions.

With so many themed paths in the charming Appenzell region, hiking is even more eventful. The highlights include the Puzzle Trail in Schwellbrunn which requires both mental and physical fitness.

The Aargau Jura Park is the home of Perimuk the Jura dinosaur. He’s called that because his outline looks like the perimeter of the Aargau Jura Park (how it appears on a map). He takes families on four different exciting adventures: the Perimuk trails.

Mont Sujet (1382m) lies between Lake Biel and Chasseral.

Follow the Lauberhorn descent on foot to get an idea of what racers confront as they master the curves with speeds of up to and over 100 kilometers an hour.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

An interesting historical trail in and around the township on the viewing terrace above Lake Biel.

The Habsburg family originated in Aargau and was one of the most prominent aristocratic dynasties in Europe in the Middle Ages. A walk along the Habsburg Path will bring their moving history to life in the impressive places where it all happened.

With the new relaxation and enjoyment zone "Skyline Chill" and numerous theme trails, the area around the Allmendhubel is a perfect spot for families and hiking holidays.

Father Alexander Lozza from Marmorera (1880–1953) was the priest in Salouf, a notorious poacher and an exceptionally gifted Romanic poet.

Attractive and interesting hikes close to nature as you learn a piece of cultural history on walking the Walserweg trail.

Nepal and the Valais have a lot in common. The educational trail along the Massa Trail shows in a remarkable way the parallels between the two cultures.

Visitors of all ages to the popular Sattel-Hochstuckli family holiday destination can enjoy an unforgettable experience on the interactive “Geissä Wäg”, or Goat Trail. This themed trail leads from the Mostelberg to the Blüemlisberg goat farm and regales visitors with a wealth of information about the world of goats along the way.

The Nature Trail in the Ofenpass area (between Zernez and the Münstertal Valley) provides young and old with interesting information on the natural environment.