Hiking trailMedium
Nature Trail (Nr. 19)
The Nature Trail is a treat for body and soul. At first it leads through a forest with ancient Swiss stone pine trees, before entering the bare landscape left by the retreating Findel Glacier. Here, the sweeping views extend all the way to the Matterhorn.
Details
Type
Hiking trail
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1 h 40 min
Distance
6.2 km
Ascent
331 m
Descent
267 m
Lowest point
2124 m
Highest point
2286 m
The Nature Trail is a treat for body and soul. At first it leads through a forest with ancient Swiss stone pine trees, before entering the bare landscape left by the retreating Findel Glacier. Here, the sweeping views extend all the way to the Matterhorn.
Details
Type
Hiking trail
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1 h 40 min
Distance
6.2 km
Ascent
331 m
Descent
267 m
Lowest point
2124 m
Highest point
2286 m
Description
Gnarled trees of Swiss stone pine frame the path, larches rustle in the wind. The trail initially follows the treeline before plunging into a mysterious landscape, home to all kinds of pioneers. Ever since the retreat of the Findel Glacier more than 100 years ago, new plant species have arrived, one after the other, and struggled to establish a stronghold.
- View of many 4,000-metre peaks including the Matterhorn
- Appropriate for children from age 6
- Leisee lake recommended for families: swimming, play raft on lake, playground, barbecue sites
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
- Refreshment options
- Route tour
- Easy for walking with children
- Nice views
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Cultural highlights
- Faunistic highlights