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    Weg zur Freiheit, auf dem Oberrothorn Photo: Jochen Ihle, Wandermagazin SCHWEIZ
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Nature trails in Valais

Switzerland

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For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Valais. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful nature trails.
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The 10 Most Beautiful nature trails in Valais

Wooden marmot sculpture with info panel
Nature Trail · Switzerland
Marmot Trail (Nr. 8)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
2
3.8 km
1:10 h
7 m
296 m
This walk is a must for families, offering a chance to watch marmots close-up.
Zermatt - Matterhorn
Auf dem Oberrothorn.
Nature Trail · Zermatt
Weg zur Freiheit
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
6.2 km
2:45 h
583 m
583 m
Das Oberrothorn bei Zermatt ist von der Station Unterrothorn schnell einmal erreicht. Ein Themenweg mit philosophischen Betrachtungen führt auf diesen dankbaren 3000er-Gipfel.
Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Theme trail runs close to the glacier
Nature Trail · Switzerland
Matterhorn Glacier Trail (Nr. 26)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
4
6.6 km
2:00 h
174 m
515 m
This route offers a fascinating glimpse of a world between rock and ice. Walkers approach the glacier on a safe path, close enough to see the meltwater running out: a memorable moment on a special hiking adventure.
Zermatt - Matterhorn
Flower Walk with information panels
Nature Trail · Switzerland
Flower Trail (Nr. 3)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
4.6 km
1:20 h
76 m
363 m
This walk is a real treat for anyone who loves flowers. Depending on the season, walkers may see blossoming edelweiss and gentian as well as many other alpine flowers.
Zermatt - Matterhorn
Village square Niederwald with statue Caesar Ritz
Nature Trail · Goms
On the footsteps of life of Ceasar Ritz
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
5.5 km
2:00 h
233 m
233 m
The "Lebensweg Cäsar Ritz" presents milestones of his life and brings visitors closer to the ideas and visions of the Gommer hotel pioneer. The stations in Ritz's life are presented on six signposts, at locations whose special features symbolise the respective stage of Ritz's life.
Obergoms Tourismus AG
Lötschental Legend Trail
Nature Trail · Lötschental
Lötschental Legend Trail
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
9.4 km
2:40 h
123 m
335 m
The Lötschental Legend Trail with its accompanying Legend Quiz is ideal for families.
Lötschental Marketing AG
A highlight of the hike – crossing the suspension bridge
Nature Trail · Switzerland
Furi Suspension Bridge Trail (Nr. 17a)
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
3
2.9 km
1:00 h
175 m
174 m
The suspension footbridge soars 90 vertical metres above the Gornerschlucht gorge. The view down to the foaming water of the Gornera river reveals the tremendous natural forces at work.
Zermatt - Matterhorn
Aus dem Fels gesprengter Massaweg.
Nature Trail · Valais
Auf dem Massaweg von Blatten nach Ried-Mörel
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
8.3 km
3:00 h
208 m
350 m
Die Riederi-Suone, eine historische Wasserleitung, verlief einst hoch über der Massaschlucht an den Felswänden entlang. Der teilweise aus dem Fels gesprengte Massaweg folgt dem Trassee des ehemaligen Bewässerungskanals.
Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Below Schwarzsee
Nature Trail · Switzerland
Larch Trail (Nr. 28)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
4.4 km
1:40 h
62 m
773 m
The Larch Trail leads across alpine pastures, along sparse forest that is home to numerous gnarled and ancient Swiss stone pine trees and tall larches. The theme trail is devoted to the nutcracker, an emblematic local bird species.
Zermatt - Matterhorn
Ravensburger Familie
Nature Trail · Switzerland
Ravensburger Games Trail: Prince’s Route
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy closed
7.8 km
2:35 h
316 m
313 m
The Ravensburger Games Trail is great family fun. Eight Games Cabins and seven Activity Stations with board games provide for plenty of varied fun in the hiking area.
Holiday destination Grächen St. Niklaus
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Matterhorn Glacier Trail (Nr. 26) by K
September 09, 2022 · Community
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5 Lakes Walk (Nr. 11) by Franck
August 13, 2022 · Community
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Matterhorn Glacier Trail (Nr. 26) by Franck
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