Hiking trailMedium

Randa Forest Trail (Nr. 66)

This walk through the protective forest above Randa, suitable for children, often has surprises in store: ibex may even put in an appearance.

Details

Type
Hiking trail
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2 h 20 min
Distance
5.9 km
Ascent
493 m
Descent
493 m
Lowest point
1409 m
Highest point
1901 m
This walk through the protective forest above Randa, suitable for children, often has surprises in store: ibex may even put in an appearance.

Details

Type
Hiking trail
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2 h 20 min
Distance
5.9 km
Ascent
493 m
Descent
493 m
Lowest point
1409 m
Highest point
1901 m

Description

The landscape around Randa offers a glimpse of the ancient alpine protective forests of towering larches and Swiss stone pines. In this world of moss-covered rocks and sinister boulders, twisted tree trunks and lichen and a forest floor as soft as a carpet, imaginations run wild. A delight for families!

  • Appropriate for children from age 6
  • Medelplatte rock ledge with wayside shrine and statue of the Virgin Mary
  • Chüebodmen with small chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary

Best season

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Route

Start point
Randa (1,439 m)
End point
Randa (1,439 m)

Rating

Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape

Map

You can reach more detailed information for tour specifics by ©Outdooractive from the link placed below the map.

Properties

  • Refreshment options
  • Circular route
  • Easy for walking with children
  • Nice views
  • Botanical highlights
  • Cultural highlights
  • Faunistic highlights

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