Dry stone wall "Mühleweg"
2017Dry stone walls are ecologically very valuable structures. The wall along the Mühleweg path in Albinen was rebuilt to preserve biodiversity and the cultural landscape.
Nature / LandscapeBiodiversityBiotopes / Habitats
Traditional dry stone wall along the Rumeling hiking trail - Renovation of dry stone walls along a historic transport route that holds national importance
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Traditional dry stone wall along the Rumeling hiking trail
Renovation of dry stone walls along a historic transport route that holds national importance
The dry stone walls stand along an old mule track that once connected Leuk-Stadt with Leukerbad. The section has been designated as an international transport route that holds national importance. The old walls are being renovated in stages.
Depending on what state the old walls are in, partial renovation or demolition with new construction is necessary. They are also regularly cleared of vegetation. The measures are implemented by skilled workers, guided community service, volunteer groups or as part of a dry stone wall class. To preserve the cultural landscape and to secure and upgrade the hiking trail, this project is being implemented together with the municipality of Leuk and with financial support from FEDRO and the canton.
Renovation of dry stone walls along a historic transport route that holds national importance
As an ancient cultural asset, dry stone walls also significantly shape the landscape of the vineyards in Valais. They represent an attractive and important habitat for many animal species (e.g. lizards, wild bees, butterflies). Therefore, wherever possible, destroyed dry stone walls should be restored. The aim is to prevent them from being largely replaced by ecologically worthless concrete walls.
Project duration
from 2020 To 2028Project status
OngoingContact
Naturpark / Parc naturel Pfyn-FingesKirchstrasse 6
3970 Salgesch
Tel. +41 (0)27 452 60 60
www.pfyn-finges.ch