7 exciting adventure trails for kids in winter

Exciting winter puzzle questions about snow and animals await on the winter adventure road near Lauchernalp. Children learn, for example, how avalanches occur or how animals behave in winter. The kaleidoscope, where you can see the snow crystals, is a highlight.

Duration: about two hours
Opening hours: Winter season from 17 December 2022 to 16 April 2023
To start: Lauchernalp mountain station, wood
Aim: Lauchernalp mountain station, wood

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The treasure map for the detective trail in Lenk can be obtained from the tourist office or on the Internet. The experience starts directly at the tourist office. Various riddles guide you on the way that ends with a treasure chest. With a solution code, you open the chest and get the treasure!

Duration: about two hours (without a break)
Opening hours: Open every day and the time can be freely chosen
To start: Lenk-Simmental Tourism, Rawilstrasse 3, 3775 Lenk
Aim: Reka Resort, Mittlere Aegertenstrasse 60, 3775 Lenk

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A snow treasure hunt was also organized for families with children at the Nendaz ski resort. The card is available at the tourist office and online. The quest takes the kids on a journey of discovery in the old village of Haute-Nendaz. They discover the village’s old stables and other features. In the end, a little surprise awaits the hardworking treasure hunters.

Duration: about an hour
opening hours: Open every day and time can be freely chosen
To start: Nendaz Tourism Office, Route de la Télécabine 1, 1997 Haute-Nendaz
Aim: Nendaz Tourism Office
Good to know this: The recommended age is 7 to 12 years.

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You solve exciting quests and puzzles on the family path in the Thal Nature Park near Ramiswil. You can reach all questions and information about this on your smartphone. The forest goblin Pumpepelpitz accompanies the hikers on their adventure. During the missions you learn more about his family and the villain Schlarp.

Duration: about 2.5 hours
Opening hours: possible all year round
To start: Mühle Ramiswil, 4719 Ramiswil
Aim: Mühle Ramiswil, 4719 Ramiswil
Good to know this: The cost of activating the information is 10 francs. The smartphone must have an internet connection. There are two barbecue areas on the road. The road is not suitable for prams.

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The town of Grisons, Disentis, is known for its gold prospecting. At the Reka resort in Disentis, the gold mining town-shaped playground invites you to play and explore. An exciting track awaits little explorers, and a surprise awaits at the end. The detective trail in Disentis can be booked at any time through the app. The card is also available at the tourist office. The adventure trail costs 9 francs per person.

Duration: about 2.5 hours (without a break)
Opening hours: Open all year, except October 22 – December 23 (holidays). Time can be freely chosen
To start: Disentis train station, Via dalla Staziun 4, Disentis
Aim: Reka Holiday Village Disentis, Via Plauns 10, 7180 Disentis
Good to know this: The road is not suitable for prams. Adults and children over the age of six are subject to a fee.

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The puzzle track in Riggisberg is just a few kilometers from Bern and brings young and old together. The whole family tries to solve difficult questions with twelve panels along the track. There is a fire pit that can be booked along the way. The route is recommended for children over two years old. The puzzle card is digital.

Duration: about an hour
Opening hours: open all year
To start: Postbus Mail, Vordere Gasse 2, 3132 Riggisberg
Aim: Werner Abeggstrasse 1, 3132 Riggisberg
good to know that: You can walk on the road with a pram.

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Hand feeding squirrels? This is possible on the Squirrel Trail in Arosa. Children learn exciting facts about furry animals with the help of puzzles as they make their way through the forest. They prefer to eat unshelled nuts, so bring some with you. At the end of the road, a large playground with a fireplace awaits the children. A puzzle trail booklet is available from the tourism organization.

Duration: about 36 minutes
Opening hours: open all year
To start: Tomeli-Strasse below the Waldhotel Arosa
Aim: Meran bus stop

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