The trail is rich in contrast and offers a unique experience with discovery on both sides of the valley. Experience the Nature Park with the wild romantic Turtmann valley on the left side and the sunny mountains of Leuk on the right.
This one or two-day cycle tour is rich in contrast and offers a unique experience with discovery of both sides of the valley. The tour starts at Leuk railway station and continues to Leukerfeld. Leukerfeld is well-known for its variety of bird life, and is situated not far from the Feschel gorge. Follow the route on the right bank of the Rhone as far as Turtmann. The little village of Oberems is reached by the LTUO cable car (Luftseilbahn Turtmann-Unter-Oberems). On the ride down to the valley you can pay a visit to the herb house (reservation required). The route takes you further to Gampel to the valley station of the Gampel - Jeizinen (LGJ) cable car. In Jeizinen there is a herd protection centre. The journey continues to Erschmatt. Erschmatt is a typical Valais mountain village and has a large variety garden with rye as the main subject. The tour continues over the Teufelsbrücke (Devil's/High Bridge) to Leuk. Leuk is worth a visit!
The stages Turtmann-Oberems and Gampel-Jeizinen are made with the cable car.
Points of interest:
- Grünes Zimmer (Green Room) in Agarn
- Leukerfeld
- Feschel gorge
- Turtmänna waterfall in Turtmann
- Tschingel waterfall in Niedergampel
- Herd protection Centre in Jeizinen
- Village of Erschmatt (variety garden, rye bread baking, high store house)
- Teufelsbrücke (Devil's bridge)
- Visit to Leuk Town
The 1690 metre difference in altitude is covered by cable cars.
All season
The FARM "Hof mit Herz", ideally situated in the heart of the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park is an IP-Suisse certified operation. IP-Suisse is the label for ecologically and economically-balanced Swiss agriculture.
Baking is our passion and we have a long-standing family tradition. Let us captivate you with our park breads, grape seed bread and organic AOP-certified Valais rye bread.
Baking is our passion and we have a long-standing family tradition. Let us captivate you with our park breads, grape seed bread and organic AOP-certified Valais rye bread.
The Hotel Relais Bayard is the perfect place for young and old. In our relaxing hotel rooms you will feel at home very quickly.
This ‘Turriljigut’ (a country estate which has been under family ownership for several hundred years) comprises 10 hectares of land and is based in one of the biggest pine forests in Europe, the Pfyn Forest (Pfyn-Finges Nature Park).
We cultivate about four hectares of vines in various vineyards from Vispertal to Varen and produce not only traditional Valais varieties but also rare and unique wines.
After an informative wine tasting or an eventful vineyard hike, you are welcome to stay overnight with us. We offer our guests three cozy BnB rooms right next to the winery.
Magnificent views invite guests to stop and relax. Day-trippers and holidaymakers alike can savour the delicious specialities on the menu in a cosy ambience to round off a pleasurable stay.
The Berginsel is an agritourism family business. In 2014, we lovingly renovated the old watch house of the hydroelectric power station, using a great deal of passion and commitment to detail.
Our breakfast is native and local, through and through....
Since August 2021, Yves and Lucia Cordonier have been the new keepers of this mountain restaurant, which has been stylishly renovated with a lot of love and assistance from supporters in the region.
We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.
An accommodation option for families, groups or clubs with a maximum of 11 to 14 people who want to spend their time in a homely and rustic atmosphere. A kitchen is available
We produce our beer from only the best ingredients, with fresh mountain water, our own solar energy - and with a lot of joy and love.
Baking is our passion and we have a long-standing family tradition. Let us captivate you with our park breads, grape seed bread and organic AOP-certified Valais rye bread.
The oenologist couple Isabella & Stéphane Kellenberger have been running the Vin d'oeuvre wine cellar in the heart of Leuk Town since 2013. They produce quality wines all over the Valais, with the majority of the vines located in the nature Park.
Oberems lies on a mountain road at the entrance to the Turtmann valley at an altitude of 1335 m. The "Gateway to Turtmann valley" only has 135 inhabitants, but with 5080 ha its area is one of the largest communities in the district of Leuk.
walker's paradise with great views
the pretty village of Unterems lies at an altitude of 1003 m Already in 1419 the mountain community was mentioned in history.
Oberems has also done something for families with children and made a picnic and children's playground on 2001 at Fenster 7, just above the village.
Experience interactively the world of timber and forestry handcraft.
Discover the diversity of sawmills and mills through the traces of history.
Immerse yourself in old Valais handcraft traditions.
Discover the high Bridge.
Leuk has one of the most interesting and historic townscapes in the whole of Valais. Even today there is a medieval atmosphere that can be felt in the alleys and squares of this little town
In the Leuk-Stadt church there is a charnel house with a wall of skulls 20-metres long, which can be visited daily.
