Rocky steppes
Discover the rocky steppes on September's walk and find some of the creatures in the rocky steppe: Bladder Senna with Common Blue butterfly, Valais wormwood, Scarce Swallowtail.
Natural landscape / Habitat
Points of interest
You will be enchanted, impressed and moved by what makes the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park unique.
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Rosensee
Groundwater pond in the heart of Pfyn forest
FloraNatural landscape / HabitatWaters
Rosutrukelti
The name reflects the concept of the house. The rose symbolises something beautiful and artistic. The designation “Trukelti” (wooden box) symbolises artisan skills.
Cultural landscapeHistorical buildingMuseum / Exhibition
Rye-experience
People work alongside nature. Out of this, a variety of cultivated plants have emerged and continue to evolve today. We will show you the plants and how people use them. You can only experience this in Erschmatt.
Museum / Exhibition
Scenic Overlook Varen
The parish church in Varen is not only architecturally interesting, but its location also offers a unique viewi point. Enjoy the view from the church over the Rhone valley and the Pfyn/Finges forest reserve.
Viewpoint
Schnydi
Viewpoint Schnydi
Viewpoint
Schreeund Bach (Howling Stream)
In many parts of Susten it can be heard day and night: the water flowing down north of the River Rhone behind the railway station that we call the “schreeund Bach” (the word “schreeu” was also used earlier to mean loud talking or shouting).
Waters
St. Stephen's Parish Church
The parish church of St Stephen is in the centre of Leuk. The towering and imposing bell tower draws the visitor's attention to the stately building.
Historical building
Steppes in the Pfyn Forest
Living conditions in the steppe landscape are extreme for plants. The soil is stony and dry and it can get extremely hot in summer. In the Rottensand temperatures of up to 65 °C have been measured.
Natural landscape / Habitat
The forest fire area Leuk
After the fire above Leuk different stages of revegetation can be observed. In many places the flower carpets of the red soapwort have made way for young forests, while other locations are still bare.
Flora