Theme and adventure trails

Around Rheinfelden there are many inspiring themed trails to explore.

Arosa est une terre baignée de contes et de légendes, que ses habitants se racontent avec délectation, comme celle du château enchanté ou celle de l'esprit de l'horloge du Fondei.

The very spot where the Swiss national hero, William Tell, is said to have shot Gessler, the bailiff, is more glamourous than ever after a complete overhaul.

Under the name of the "Capricorn Centre", an innovation and innovation centre for nature and culture, language, research, hunting and regional development is being set up on the Schamserberg. The ibex (sign of Capricorn) is the symbolic focus.

Embark on a culinary journey of discovery on the Willisau FoodTrail and experience Willisau and the beautiful Lucerne countryside in a very special way.

Turn off your worries, inhale deeply and enjoy the comforting effect of alpine waters. This theme trail invites hikers to discover at first hand unique water scenery at the end of the Adelboden Valley

In times past, horrible things must have happened in the Kiental Valley! At least the old legends are telling so.

The name of the village, Gletsch, says it all: it is clearly a place near a glacier. That was indeed the case 150 years ago. Today, the Gletsch Nature Trail bears witness to the once mighty presence of the Rhone Glacier.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Water may splash, and it can also babble, hiss, roar and thunder. For an exhilarating hike try the Trail of the Three Waterfalls from Bönigen via Iseltwald to Brienz.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Outstanding walking enjoyment combined with interesting information on agriculture.

The king of hoteliers – and hotelier to kings. Follow in the footsteps of his career.

Looking for the perfect setting to bring your team together around the topic of sustainability? Come to the Centre Nature du Vallon de l'Allondon, a peaceful location in the nature preserve in the canton of Geneva.

In the Neuenburg Jura at Les Pont-des-Mortel Switzerland’s largest contiguous high moorland is found. An exciting hiking loop takes you through this expansive landscape to the heart of the Red Moor.