Chestnut road in Murgtal SG
Autumn is chestnut season. st. You can collect a few chestnuts while walking on the two and a half kilometer long hiking trail in the canton of Gallen. The path leads through the chestnut forest to the Murg Gorge with an impressive waterfall. Those traveling with younger children can also take the shorter route, which is only 1.5 kilometers long.
Start: Murg train station
Destination: Murg train station
Distance: 1.5 – 2.5 kilometers
Duration: 1 – 2 hours
Goat migration in Enney FR
Hiking with the goats? This is especially fun for kids. Five kid-friendly goats accompany you through the mountains and should motivate young hikers. With this unique method, you can easily persuade your children to go out into the fresh air and do sports. During the mountain trek you have to answer exciting quiz questions about goats and you can even brush the goats.
Start: Enney
Purposes
nneyDistance: 2 kilometers
Duration: –
Alpine flora adventure trail in Savognin GR
This adventure trail is especially suitable for families on a beautiful autumn day. The walk from Somtgant GR to Tigignas GR takes about 1.5 hours. You can discover 100 different alpine flowers, herbs and alpine plants. There is a restaurant right next to the mountain station where you can enjoy a wonderful mountain view. There are several barbecue areas for those who prefer to bring their own picnics.
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Target: T
igignasDistance: 4.7 kilometers
Duration: 1.5 hours
Turquoise green Tseuzier reservoir
The hiking trail to Lac de Tseuzier in the communes of Ayent VS and Icogne VS runs through alpine meadows, forests and small waterfalls. Its highlight is the turquoise reservoir, where you can stop for a picnic or stop at the mountain restaurant.
Beginning: Ayent dam
Target: Dam A
yenDistance: 4.9 kilometers
Duration: 1.5 hours
Planet Walk on Effretikon ZH
A trek across the galaxy! From Effretikon you walk to Kyburg Castle. Along the way, children learn about the nine planets in the solar system and their distances. Along the route, there are many picnic areas where young astronauts can relax. The walk ends at Kyburg Castle, where you can add a tour.
Start: Effreticone
Destination: Sennhof-Kyburg station
Distance: 11.2 kilometers
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Walking route on Sils Lake
The easy hike through the Upper Engadin lake landscape is very suitable for families. The route only takes about an hour and 20 minutes. You can enjoy the view of Lake Sils and see the orange-gold mountain forest on the Chastè peninsula. There are many rest stops along the way where you can take a break. Those interested in culture can visit the memorial stone of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche on the peninsula.
Start: Sils-Maria, Mail
Target: Sils-Maria, P
ost Distance: 5 kilometers
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Olive path overlooking Lake Lugano
In autumn, the weather in Ticino is usually slightly warmer than the rest of Switzerland. Autumn is also the time of the olive harvest in the south. “Sentiero dell’olivo” is an easy route between Gandria TI and Castagnola TI and takes about an hour. You can enjoy the wonderful view of Lake Lugano on the hiking trail. On the various boards, you will be informed about olive cultivation, the history behind it, and the way the olive oil is extracted.
Beginning: Gandria
Destination: Castagnola
Distance: 3.3 kilometers
Duration: 1 hour
Lynx Trail near Lenk in Simmertal
In Lenk BE, municipality of Bern, you can walk four kilometers in the footsteps of lynxes. On the way you learn all about big cats and their lifestyles. There are also life-size replicas of lynx, chamois and deer. Lots of fun guaranteed!
Start: Leiterli mountain station
Destination: Wallegg Stub
Distance: 4.5 kilometers
Duration: 1.5 hours