Switzerland offers an impressive variety of experience trails and themed trails that are perfect for families. These special trails combine exercise in the fresh air with exciting stories, educational information and interactive experiences. Whether exploring the animal worlds, solving exciting and tricky puzzles or sharpening your senses – an experience trail in Switzerland offers you and your children lots of fun and adventure.
Top 10 experience trails in Switzerland (2024)
Explore the ELMER Citro spring trail
- Panoramic view of the Sernftal valley
- Refreshment with ELMER Citro
Embark on the ELMER Citro Spring Trail and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of mineral water. This themed trail takes you through the picturesque Sernftal valley and the opportunity to discover the history of ELMER Citro. Refresh yourself with a cool ELMER Citro at the fountain.
Families who love nature and history will appreciate this trail as it offers panoramic views and refreshments.
- Elm (GL)
- Easy
- 1h 10min
Get booed by marmots
- Encounter with alpine marmots
- Eleven informative stations
Let the whistles of alpine marmots greet you on this unique nature trail. Embark on a journey through the Bergal Valley and learn about these fascinating animals at eleven different stations.
Nature enthusiasts and families who want to observe marmots.
- Avers (GR)
- Easy
- 2h
3 personalised activity ideas every week via WhatsApp
Discover the Toggenburg sound trail
- Unique sound installations
- Harmonious sounds of nature
Unique sound installations await you along the way, which you can try out for yourself. Enjoy the harmonious combination of the sounds of nature and the instruments.
Music lovers and nature enthusiasts will love this hike.
- Alt St. Johann (SG)
- Easy
- 3h
Search for the treasure in a canoe
- Exciting clues along the river
- Adventure for the whole family
Grab your canoe and explore the Doubs river in search of hidden treasures! With the “explorer’s handbook” in hand, the aim is to find seven hiding places along the riverbank.
Adventurous families and young detectives will be delighted.
- Doubs (JU)
- Easy
- 1h - 1h 30min
Experience the bears up close in Arosa
- Facts along the bear platform
- Rescued bears up close
Observe the rescued bears in their natural behavior from the bear platform at over 2000m above sea level. Learn exciting facts about the majestic animals along the way.
Adventure seekers and animal lovers who want to experience bears up close.
- Arosa (GR)
- Easy
- 2h - 4h
Learn all about the beaver on the beaver trail in Pfyn
- Experience beavers live
- Interactive elements
Discover the beaver trail in Pfyn! On this nature trail, you can find out all about the largest native rodent on 10 informative boards.
Families and nature lovers will get their money’s worth here.
- Pfyn (VS)
- Easy
- 2h
Discover the Hasliberg ball trail in a playful way
- 13 ball tracks
- Barbecue area at Lake Bidmi
Experience the Hasliberg ball trail, a unique hike with 13 exciting ball tracks. Right after the first ball track in Bidmi, enjoy nature and take care of yourself at the barbecue area by the Bidmi lake.
Families with children who love imaginative marble runs.
- Hasliberg (BE)
- Easy
- 1h
Learn exciting facts about goats
- Interactive stations with games and knowledge
- Puzzle with solution word
This trail tells exciting stories about goats and leads from Mostelberg to the Blüemlisberg goat farm. Interactive posts and beautiful viewpoints make the trail an unforgettable experience.
Families with children will love this trail as it offers interactive posts and exciting stories.
- Sattel (SZ)
- Easy
- 45min
Find the treasure with Globi
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Rowing and swimming in the lake
Embark on the exciting Globis treasure hunt in Engelberg! Equipped with a treasure map and a questionnaire, you search for ten hidden treasure chests. The route is suitable for baby carriages and can be done in both directions.
Families with a spirit of discovery will love this trail, as it offers new adventures every year.
- Engelberg (OW)
- Easy
- 2h
Discover Vero's witch trail
- Bewitching adventures for young and old
- Bewitching adventures for young and old
Follow Vero’s witches’ trail and discover the enchanted Blind Valley! The themed trail takes you from Blatten near Naters via Blindtal to Geimen. On the way, you can discover Vero’s witch kingdom through a telescope and solve numerous tasks.
Adventurous families will enjoy this trail.
- Blatten (VS)
- Easy
- 40min
An experience trail in Switzerland is more than just a hike – it’s a playful journey of discovery for the whole family. From exciting nature trails to informative themed trails and historical adventures, there is so much to discover and learn. So, grab your backpacks, put on your hiking boots and experience Switzerland’s diverse and exciting experience trails together. Create unforgettable memories and spend precious time together in the beautiful natural surroundings.
