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Fete de la Nature: Fascinating waters in the Pfyn Forest

Exciting waters in the Pfyn forest nature reserve

Time

09:00 - 15:00

Venue

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges
Arrêt du Bus: Sierre, Parc de Finges
3960 Sierre

Meeting place

Meeting point: 8:52 am at the bus stop «Sierre, Parc de Finges». Start of the excursion at 09.00 am.

End of the excursion at about 15:00 at Leuk railway station.

Return journey by public transport from railway station Leuk to the bus stop Sierre, Parc de Finges (15:47 back at the bus stop Sierre, Parc de Finges).

Arriving by public transport is ideal. There is also limited parking near the bus stop, Parc de Finges. The return journey from Leuk is by train and is at the expense of the participants."

From Sierre to Leuk along the waters

Teaser Festival der Natur- Faszinierende Gewässer im Pfynwald.jpg
Image: Naturpark Pfyn

The large crossing of the Pfyn forest makes biodiversity tangible. The wild Rotten, the ponds, the Rottensand Suone and the Büttenbach are an important part of the compensation measures for the future A9 motorway.

Organised in collaboration with the municipality of Sierre.

Registration possible from middle of April 2025 via this websites festivaldernatur / fetedelanature

Intended for

Age:
  • 14-18
  • 18+
  • 20-40
  • 55+

Activity

Content: simple

Interactivity: active

Inside/outside: outside

Categories

This walk is part of the Fête de la nature and Festival der Natur and is thus free of charge.
Information about the walk:

Distance: 9km | Ascent: 160m | Descent: 60m
Duration: approx. 3.5 h (effective walking time)
Difficulty: Technically easy / medium endurance
Equipment: Clothing suitable for the weather conditions, good shoes, picnic and drinks.
Languages: English, German, French
Weather dependent? No
Does it cost anything? No