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Hiking
Val de Travers and Creux du Van
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A 1-day travelpass for an enchanted valley
Explore the Val de Travers with the leisure pass. This 1-day travelpass includes a variety of tourist services and free travel on public transport from Neuchâtel.
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A superlative mountain trail
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Magnificent mountain panorama from the Alps to the Jura
One of the most popular routes in the Emmental is the mountain trail with great views, from Lüderalp to the Napf and back into the valley to Mettlenalp.
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Emmental-Entlebuch mountain trail
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From the steep Emmental valleys to the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch
This mountain trail is an optical interplay of nature: sometimes you can see the wild gorges and steep valleys of the Napf area, sometimes the lovely Entlebuch main valley and high above it the Bernese Alps.
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360° panorama above the fir tree tops
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Doing anything special on Sunday?
Framed by the craggy rocks of Schrattenflue, Schibengütsch und Hohgant, the well-known little historic Würzbrunnen church of 1495 is the main attraction.
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Mountain trail across the Churzenberg
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Splendid views
A magnificent mountain trail along the long ridge of the Churzenberg, past unique vantage points, a viewing tower and a well-frequented inn. The trail ends in an impressive village.
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From Felsenhof to the Napfbergland border trail
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Eggiwil-Hohlenflue-Pfyffer-Trubschachen
A winding road out of the village leads up to Läber. With every step you take, the view of the hills and dales widens out. After a short distance, an inconspicuous farm track forks off to the right.
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In the mountains around the Unterer
Frittenbachgraben
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Impressive mountain hike
Impressive mountain hike around the Unterer Frittenbachgraben. From the Dürsrütiwald forest, you can survey the wide plain between the Emme and Ilfis rivers.
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Heiligenlandhubel: a view of hills and Alps
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A magnificent hill trail
The Heiligenlandhubel is considered to be the hill with the most sweeping views in the Lower Emmental.
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Up hill and down dale to Huttwil
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The
«Flower Town»
The starting point of this hike is the remarkable village centre of Dürrenroth. Particularly worthy of attention is the church with the Laurentius bell dating from 1392, the oldest bell in Switzerland.
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Hiking high above the Hornbachgraben
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Through woods and across Alpine meadows
The hike begins in the Eriswil village centre. The trail runs steadily upwards via the Bettler Alpine meadow to the viewing platform on the Ahorn.
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Lötschental High-Altitude Trail
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The legendary high-altitude trail in the Lötschental
Experience the magical Lötschental high-altitude trail and find yourself enchanted by the region’s
myths and legends.
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Suonen hike and medicinal herb garden
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Discover the culture and vegetation of the Lötschberg South Ramp
In addition to the renowned high-altitude trail, the Lötschberg South Ramp has many other highlights to offer.
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Lötschberg South Ramp
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A classic mountain trail
High above the Rhone valley, on the
sunny side, a unique world lies
waiting to be discovered by the hiker. A climate
ranging from Alpine to Mediterranean
shapes the nature, the population and their
culture in many different ways
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Pass Walks on the Lötschberg
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Cross historic Alpine passes on foot
Walk in the footsteps of history, for instance across the Lötschen Pass into the primeval Lötschental, across the Gemmi Pass to the well-known spa of Leukerbad, or across the impressive Bunderchrinde Pass to Adelboden.
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Oeschinensee Tobogganing Run
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Glide up and whizz down
Soar with the modern gondola lift to the idyllic mountain lake – an ideal place from where to
set out on hiking trips.
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BLS Railway Discovery Trail
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Experience the Lötschberg mountain route at close quarters
Keen hikers who would like to learn
more about rail travel, the Lötschberg
mountain line and the Kandertal valley will
discover an opportunity to combine education
and pleasure.
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Promenade Ferroviaire
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Discover a once-in-a-century construction in a few hours
These walks in Frutigen, which are aimed at families, technophiles and schools, show on four circular routes how the operation of the once-in-a-century construction of the NRLA is guaranteed day by day.
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Walking highlights on Elsigenalp, Frutigen
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Mountain trails with splendid views
Elsigenalp is an unforgettable nature paradise with wonderful blossoming plants. There are well signposted paths for hikers and walkers.
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Niesen – the pyramid on Lake Thun
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The mountain with a fantastic panoramic view
Enjoy the cosy atmosphere, the culinary delights and the fantastic panoramic view of the surrounding mountainscape on the Niesen.
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Fun and games at Betelberg Lenk
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The longest play area in Switzerland
Fun, games and adventure await you at family-friendly Betelberg in Simmental. On Betelberg, walking becomes a fun experience for children.
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Stockhorn – mountains and lakes
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A wealth of discoveries above Lake Thun
In need of rest and recreation? Then come here to recharge your batteries. Enjoy the
tranquillity of nature and take your mind off everyday routine as you admire the fantastic
mountain backdrop.
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Trotti-bike fun on the Niederhorn
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Winding roads high above Lake Thun
Get your excursion off to a good start with a boat trip on Lake Thun. Above Lake Thun, the
Niederhorn awaits you with unspoilt flora and fauna, a fantastic view over the famous Eiger,
Mönch and Jungfrau triumvirate and lots of Trotti-bike fun.
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Brienzer Rothorn, the «pearl of the Alps»
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An excursion with the steam railway or cableway
The Brienzer Rothorn will delight nature and railway enthusiasts alike.
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Journey back in time on Lake Brienz
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By ship to the Grandhotel Giessbach
Immerse yourself in a world of nostalgia and romanticism. Take a trip with the saloon steamer “Lötschberg” or a motor vessel across wildly romantic Lake Brienz and alight at the Giessbach See landing stage..
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Ahornalp – Huttwil on foot or by scooter
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New walking and scooter shuttle
The Ahornalp is an ideal point of departure for a day’s walk to Lüderenalp or the Napf. On a well signposted route, you will be able to enjoy a speedy descent on side roads to Huttwil.
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Willisau - experience nature and culture
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Willisau is more than just its famous ring-shaped biscuits
The old town in the centre of Willisau. The square in the generously dimensioned main street, the Hauptgasse with the three heptagonal wells, the two town gates and the municipal hall invite you to discover things and stay for a while.
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Cheese delights on the Marbachegg
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«Genuine Entlebuch» simply tastes better
People have urged you to take in the panorama from the Marbachegg, the hills of the Emmental, the Jura and the Schrattenfluh.
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Rothorn–Eisee walking experience
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Walk from the highest summit in Lucerne
The Brienz Rothorn is a popular starting point for walks – for example, to Eisee lake. From Sörenberg, the aerial cableway takes you to the 2350 metre high Brienz Rothorn in just 10 minutes.
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Sörenberg–Kemmeriboden-Bad
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Walking in the UNESCO biosphere
Enjoy the breathtaking views and largely unspoilt countryside. After your arrival in Sörenberg via the Entlebuch region, you will find yourself right in the heart of the UNESCO biosphere.
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Simmental Building Trail
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A journey through the local history of architecture
Proud farmhouses, rock-solid barns and scary wooden bridges: the trail from Boltigen to Wimmis is lined with masterful examples of the carpenter's art and craft.
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