Hiking trailMedium
Nature path (No. 19)
Open
The nature path is good for the soul. First, it goes through a forest with ancient larches. Soon the barren landscape of the shortened Findel Glacier appears. Here the view can wander far, all the way to the Matterhorn.
Details
TypeHiking trail
DifficultyMedium
Duration1 h 40 min
Distance6.2 km
Ascent331 m
Descent267 m
Lowest point2124 m
Highest point2286 m
The nature path is good for the soul. First, it goes through a forest with ancient larches. Soon the barren landscape of the shortened Findel Glacier appears. Here the view can wander far, all the way to the Matterhorn.
Details
TypeHiking trail
DifficultyMedium
Duration1 h 40 min
Distance6.2 km
Ascent331 m
Descent267 m
Lowest point2124 m
Highest point2286 m
Description
Gnarled larches stand by the path, larches rustle in the wind. This path first follows the forest boundary. Later it dives into a fascinating pioneer landscape. Here, since the retreat of the Findel Glacier over 100 years ago, new vegetation species have repeatedly fought to establish themselves.
- View of many four-thousanders, including the Matterhorn
- Suitable for children from 6 years old
- Leisee recommended for families: bathing beach, play raft on the lake, playground, barbecue areas
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Route
Start point
Riffelalp (2,211 m)
End point
Sunnegga (2,288 m)
Rating
Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Map
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Properties
- Restaurants on the way
- Route tour
- Easy for walking with children
- Nice views
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Cultural highlights
- Faunistic highlights
- Insider tip