Theme and adventure trails

There is much to discover here! Following on the trail of the four elements during a circular hike with the whole family.

There are 22 information posts placed along the different footpaths.

The unique center in the heart of the terraced vineyards of Lavaux (named World Heritage Site by UNESCO) is entirely dedicated to vines and wine.

The wonderful chestnut-tree forest, a park with huge trees, is located on the gently sloping terrace above Castasegna.

Cheesy the little Hérens cow is the new mascot of Nendaz Tourism and is looking forward to an exciting treasure hunt on the Panorama Trail.

On Thurgau’s first marble run trail, the "Rugelreise", families can enjoy twelve marble runs in the idyllic Murg Valley. You can take the train from Frauenfeld to the Matzingen weaving mill, or vice versa. The walk leads back to the starting point along a variety of marble runs and the River Murg.

During a snowshoe tour, both connoisseurs and sporty nature lovers get their money's worth.

When you leave Boécourt in the direction of Séprai, you'll come to a trail flanked by statues, which turn out to be an interesting combination of nature and sculpture.

The secrets of wine can be discovered on this 2.5-km trail between Sargans and Mels.

A shortish trail, yet all the more impressive for the sensory eye and nose organs – as underway you gain a wealth of knowledge concerning the region’s flora.

The outdoor “Tatort Tell“ game leads through the mountain and lake landscapes of fabled URI - as big and small get closer to national heroes in a playful way - with modern production technology on a journey through Tell’s village of Bürglen, central Altdorf point and famous Tellsplatte on the lake of URI.

Herb gardens at the Panorama Trail on the southern flank of the Lötschberg speak to all of one's senses. In three carefully planned gardens as well as in the Bach Flower Garden between Ausserberg and Mund a veritable nature-apothecary delights the eye and dispenses its aromas.

The Kandertal valley is set in the unique mountain scenery of the Bernese Oberland. You will find some of Switzerland’s most impressive hiking routes here, around the Oeschinen and Blausee lakes, the Gemmi and the Blüemlisalp.

The idyllic, hilly landscape of the Emmental is a picture of lushness. This goodness finds expression both in the valley’s produce – such as the world-famous cheese – and its architecture, notably the big farmhouses with low-slung roofs, flower-adorned façades and colourful gardens.

Necki is a legendary character inhabiting the Necker Valley. The Mogelsberger Necki frolics in Wilket; Petri of St. Peterzell swims in the Necker River, but Hemberger Hucky gambols in "Salomon's Tempel," a high moorland. Bobo of Brunnadern has his abode in the ancient Choltobel, and Tibby resides in the ruin of Neutoggenburg near Oberhelfenschwil.

Sweet chestnuts, once upon a time an important staple is celebrating a gastronomic revival. On the Chestnut Trail you can find out all about it.

Young and young-at-heart detectives can solve some tricky puzzles on the Detective-Trail in Wildhaus and find a prize awaiting them in a real treasure chest at the end

Bartli the dwarf lives in the magical Braunwald forest. It is home to a total of eight enchanting places straight from a fairy tale. To find these magical places, just follow the trail and stay hot on the heels of Bartli the dwarf...

From milk production to cheese export on the Emmen Valley cheese and biking route - on which there’s plenty to see and learn about the makings of cheese. The Emmen Valley cheese path is an App-based (iPhone and Android) topical cycling path with 21 attractive points that shed light on the tasty and world-famous Emmental cheese.

We invite all visitors to a stop-over on the Krienseregg Mountain when they ascend Mt. Pilatus on the world's steepest cogwheel train, or by means of the aerial cableway and the panorama-gondola.

This nature trail invites visitors to discover the natural treasures of Bellelay from a new perspective and learn more about dragonflies.

Energy Trail on Madrisa. On this trail positive and negative energy can be experienced at eight different locations. The ultimate destination of the trail is an energy vortex on the Mässplatte (Mäss-Plateau).

Discover the animals of our region with the new concept of our playground! A thematic path, giant animal sculptures, educational panels and original plays will let you live an unforgettable time with your family! A pond, a park with deers, a picnic area belong also to the site.