Theme and adventure trails

In Mogelsberg in the Toggenburg holiday region near St. Gallen, the first treetop path in Switzerland was opened in May 2018. The 500-metre disabled-accessible path gently winds from the forest floor into the treetops – a unique nature experience where visitors are at eye level with the flora and fauna.

Over 100 different flowers..

On 4.6 exciting kilometers between Bretaye and Villars, you can experience our earth’s history, which spans about 4.6 billion years.

The Bolle di Magadino, one of nine water meadow landscapes considered by the Swiss Academy for Natural Science to be of international importance, includes the delta of the Ticino and Verzasca Rivers at the Langensee (lake).

Deep in the enchanted forest of Ernen in Valais, someone has stolen Brüna the squirrel’s supply of winter nuts. Between gnarled spruce trees and moss-covered boulders, the squirrel’s story leads us through the adventure playground and inspires us with the pine cone run, swinging tree, suspension bridge, ravine trails and barbecue areas.

On the audio-path, at seven audio points adults and children learn in playful manner just what climate change means for the black-nosed sheep Wolli and his friends. And naturally what we can all do to help improve things.

Located in the Pre-Alps of Eastern Switzerland, Toggenburg is characterized by an original singing and music culture that is deeply rooted in the local populace.

In 2007, the song “Der Schacher Seppli“ was the number one hit on Swiss Television. Ruedi Rymann had newly interpreted the song, for which he had already received the Golden Record in 1982. The Schacher Seppli Adventure Trail in Giswil reminds us of the famous, meanwhile deceased yodeller from Obwaldnerland.

This wine trail with a total of 27 panels winds its way through the vineyards. The trail takes just under an hour and begins at Cressier Castle NE.

The village centre of Escholzmatt has been accepted onto the list of placescapes in Switzerland that are worthy of protection.

This 13 km-long nature trail is sure to be an amazing experience for nature lovers of all ages – an ideal way to become acquainted with the wonders of nature.

Experience amazing sensations while learning about local indigenous animals on the Volg Naturena Five-Senses Trails. In German-speaking Switzerland, there are five adventure trails (Fricktal, Seebachtal, Werdenberg, Zugerland, and Seeland), each with eight stations.

Accessible to all types of hiker, this easy route takes you from the village of Saillon to the Farinet footbridge over the Salentze gorges.

The hiking routes around the resort of Zermatt – site of Switzerland’s most famous mountain, the Matterhorn – offer you breathtaking panoramic vistas, lush flowering meadows and fragrant larch forests.

On the slopes of Spiez’s local mountain a one-hour viticultural trail reveals the secrets of winemaking in a fun way.

On a sunny high plateau (at 1,480 meters above sea level) one finds Birkendorf Bürchen. During an easy two-hour hike from Bürchen to Zeneggen, discover the squirrel trail and the didactic forest trail, where you can learn many important and interesting things about these two topics.

The Jura "Chemins du Bio" are circular walks from farm to farm, including meals and sometimes accommodation with farming families: memorable encounters with local people in their working and living environment.

Discover fossils and witness the mighty force of alpine folding from up close!

For everyone who wants to know more about wine and become a connoisseur, the wine trail near Visperterminen is a must.

The Ravensburger Games Trail offers a fun alternative to hiking, with exciting challenges for the whole family.

On the Riggisalp, there is an interactive educational trail that teaches children and adults about the world of renewable energy. Covering approximately two kilometres, the themed trail includes nine posts that provide information while also stimulating the senses.

Discoveries in Glarus: fossils from the dinosaur age in the town hall fountain, stone slabs filled with oysters by a house facade.

The naughty sparrow Männi is clever, daring and sometimes rather cheeky. On the Adventure Trail on the Atzmännig Mountain in Zürich’s Oberland children can experience the story of Männi, written by Andrew Bond, and accompany the bird on its adventures.

The Marmot Trail on Betelberg Mountain leads from the Leiterli top station to the Stoss midway station (3 km, approx. 1.5 hours.)

A 3.4 kilometer-long hike in the path of water - with a circular hike on the Fürenalp.

The waterway is an educational and adventure trail dealing with various topics related to water.

On the famous Squirrel Path, children can feed the lively squirrels and enjoy a story that describes the life of a squirrel.

On the biographical Erich von Däniken Path you can find a lot of interesting information on this citizen of Beatenberg and world famous author of bestsellers.

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.