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Forest of Pfyn-Finges nature reserve

The forest of Pfyn-Finges nature reserve is the centrepiece of the regional nature park Pfyn-Finges. The forest of Pfyn-Finges has been officially protected since 1997, after it had already been included in the KLN inventory in 1963 (Inventory of the landscapes and natural monuments of national importance to be preserved).

Rightly so, because the Forest of Pfyn-Finges is not only one of the largest coherent pine forests in the Alps. It is also home to the most important water meadow reserves of Switzerland and is an amphibian spawning area of national importance. With its unique and multifaceted flora and fauna, it is THE biodiversity hot spot of the Pfyn-Finges Regional Nature Park.

Code of Conduct

Please take note of the information signs and markings. In addition, in this region we request you to:

  • remain on the marked trials
  • do not bathe in the ponds
  • enjoy the plants, flowers and bushes but do not pick them
  • keep dogs on a lead
  • take your rubbish with you
  • fires are strictly forbidden in the forest of Pfyn/Finges!

Thank you for helping to preserve this unique area.

Crossing the Pfyn Forest

High biodiversity and a Mediterranean ambiance Distance 11 km Time required 3 h Altitude difference: Ascent 180 m Altitude difference: Descent 260 m
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Dragonflies

Among all the insects that enliven the ponds and channels in the Pfyn forest, the dragonflies are definitely the most elegant and easiest to observe. There are two types of dragonfly in the forest: The small dragonfly and the large dragonfly.
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Walking-tour Illgraben - Bhutan bridge

Length 7 km Hiking time 2 h 00 Height difference up 250 m Height difference down 250 m
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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.
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Hills in the Pfyn Forest

Enormous rock masses from a post ice-age landslide have formed the hills in the forest of Pfyn/Finges in the foot of the valley.
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Ponds in the forest of Pfyn

In the heart of the forest of Pfyn/Finges the groundwater forms a series of ponds with resounding names such as: Muggotolo, Pfafforetsee, Muggenseeli, Rosensee and Schafsee.
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Travel

You can reach the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park with public transport: from large cities such as Zurich, Lucerne, Geneva or Lausanne in approx. two hours - from Bern in 75 minutes.

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Accommodation and refreshment

Our partner companies look forward to your visit. You can get more tips about overnight stays in our tourist office.

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Tourist information

Find out from our tourist information centres

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