Theme and adventure trails

The renowned holiday destination of Laax is home to the longest treetop walkway in the world. The 1.5-kilometre-long walkway, also known as “Senda dil Dragun”, winds between the trees at a height of up to 28 metres. This gives visitors the opportunity to experience the forest and all its many facets from a new perspective.

The 20km-long Raftsmen’s Trail offers a journey through the history of timber rafting accompanied by stunning views.

At the heart of the Peuchapatte wind farm (canton Jura), this original educational trail will teach you more about wind energy, the wind and the Franches-Montagnes region.

The Apple Trail and a walking route through the village attest the longstanding importance of fruit-growing in Altnau's agriculture. 24 information panels with puzzles, jokes and questions about apple varieties impart valuable knowledge about the apple-growing region and the rosy-skinned fruit itself. Visitors will also meet Fredi, Lisi and Emma – three appealing apple mascots.

A summer highlight for families. The story of the forest creature “Grimmimutz”, his friend Spillgert, the evil pepper witch and her husband Lothar can be enjoyed on the hiking loop in Schwenden.

A trail with a variety of illustrated markers introduces visitors from near and far to the beauty and peculiarities of this unique forested landscape.

Exciting and multifaceted adventure playgrounds in the midst of an imposing mountain landscape ensure an entertaining and unforgettable hiking experience on the 6 km long play trail section of the hiking trail.

This Lake District can be experienced in the manner of the eco-museums: the objects are not to be found in a building, but in the landscape, in their historic as well as contemporary context.

The Zyberliland outdoor adventure park has so many fascinating worlds to discover and guarantees an unforgettable experience for young and old alike.

Outstanding walking enjoyment combined with interesting information on agriculture.

Explore and discover the mountain forests in the Parc Ela together with Evla the golden eagle: with its different research equipment and a forest diary, the mountain forest goodie bag contains everything that is needed for an exciting day out in the nature.

The new Thurgauer Fabelweg Trail above the western bank of Lake Constance offers hiking fun for the whole family. With its superb views, the alpine trail from Steckborn to Ermatingen via Oberfruthwilen combines the best enjoyment of the natural surroundings with superb hiking in a fairytale setting over an easy 11 kilometres.

Visitors can now discover the Lavaux wine-growing region with the Vaud:Guide app. Vines were already grown here in the 11th century on terraces buttressed by walls. Since then, generations of vintners have cultivated and cherished this exceptional natural mosaic.

The gateway to the largest floodplain in Central Switzerland, the Thurauen between Eggrank and the mouth of the River Thur. But it’s not size alone that makes this a unique area, instead the diverse flora and fauna and revitalization in addition.

The Tilla Adventure Trail in Präz on the Heinzenberg (above Thusis) tells the story of Tilla’s adventures.

Experience the unspoilt beauty of the lovely Laufen Valley. The village of Nenzlingen in the Baselbiet is nestled in the Jura and surrounded by cherry orchards, rolling hills, woods, meadows and pastures.

Young and old will enjoy the challenge of the viticultural trail in Thal. Afterwards, little ones will know more about their natural surroundings, while adults will have learned some fascinating facts about winegrowing.

From Wimmis to the Lenk. The cows of the Simmental Valley are world-famous. Mountain farming brought early riches to the valley. Simmental's farm houses bear witness to this wealth.

In Maloja in the Upper Engadine, a smugglers' adventure trail has opened which enables visitors to enjoy both unique natural scenery and exciting stores. Along the trail, visitors get to learn exciting facts about the mythical smugglers' routes and the goods that the «contrabbandieri» took with them.

During his vacations on the Grimmialp Albert Schweitzer took a great many walks. He treasured the peace and tranquillity of the mountainous landscape.

The journey from Engelberg to Ristis serves as the starting point of the Walenpfad, a popular high-altitude hike from Ristis to Bannalp. The cable car ride up to Ristis, featuring breathtaking mountain panoramas, is worth the trip itself.

This route will give you a closer look at all of the region's distinctive landscapes, including the lake, the vineyards, the countryside and the foot of the Jura mountains.

The Bucheggberger (Buechibärger) round-hike is a theme path that forms part of Solothurn’s woodland hikes. At times public excursions are offered - and many of the hiking routes provide interesting information on notice boards along the way.

Where does the honey come from? All this and more, you will learn on this short (0.9 km) and informative trail near Lenzburg.

Since the summer of 2006, Mund has had another attraction: the Saffron Nature Trail. There are six stations with information panels along the easy walk explaining the saffron culture of Mund.

In Remigen, the tradition of winegrowing dates back to Roman times. A viticultural/cultural educational path is dedicated to its 2,000-year history.

Enjoy the adventures of the comic “Fall Bienlein” (“The Bienlein Case”) in the footsteps of Tim and Struppi.

Spend unforgettable hours together with friends on board a sailing yacht on Lake Constance and give sailing a try

Encounter mysterious stories and characters, such as the "Wättermannli", along the Legend Trail from Thalkirch (Enthälb) to Safien Platz. Welcome to the legendary Safien Valley in the Beverin Nature Park !

The greatly revamped viticultural trail from Twann to Ligerz will take you through the vineyards above Lake Biel in about an hour.

On this informative hike, visitors will learn useful facts about the planets while enjoying a magnificent Alpine panorama and a sweeping view from the Lake Thun Region to the Aare Valley up to the Mittelland Region.

Discover the world of grapes, vines and wine. On this adventure trail you will get to know interesting details on food theft, high treason and everyday life on the vineyard.

In the woods of Churwalden, elves use nature observation techniques to decipher the weather. To learn these techniques and so become a weather forecaster, all you have to do is follow the special weather adventure trail.

Family-friendly Braunwald has an exciting animal trail that delights hikers of all ages.