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It does not always have to be an official adventure trail. SRF 1 Outdoor reporter Marcel Hähni tested four alternatives with his family. His conclusion: “My children are still enthusiastic today.”
An idyllic path along the Sihl
Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of the Grabsteinweg, an idyllic path that meanders along the Sihl under a canopy of leaves. The path leads from Sihlbrugg in the direction of Sihlsprung and has a special surprise in store.
Here you will discover dozens of whole and broken tombstones, the inscriptions of which are often still legible. Some of the stones bear moving messages such as: “Thank you to our dear Muetti Anna Bopp-Stutz, 1887-1958” or “Thank you for your love”. The tombstone path tells a fascinating story and invites you to take an extraordinary walk. Hike: Sihlbrugg-Dorf-Sihlsprung-Sihlmätteli (Restaurant) – Menzingen. The hiking time is between three and four and a half hours. Depending on the variant, it is only partially suitable for prams.
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The Grabsteinweg: An idyllic path along the Sihl.
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The Schwantenauer Moor: experience nature in every season
The Schwantenau moor landscape is an enchanting hiking area that shows its special diversity in every season. On the hike from Einsiedeln to Biberbrugg, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the moor.
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The Schwantenauer Moor: experience nature in every season.
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Here you can experience the unique flora and fauna up close and discover the beauty of this protected habitat. Enjoy the silence and the vastness of the landscape while you hike through this attractive area on narrow paths. The hike through the Schwantenauer Moor will be an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Almost like a holiday in Sweden – with lots of birch trees. Hike: Einsiedeln – Galgechappeli – Schwantenau – Biberbrugg. The hiking time is three and a half hours. It’s about ten kilometers. Important: not suitable for prams!
The Rain Trail: an adventurous hike in rainy weather
This children’s hiking trail is particularly exciting because it is only accessible when it rains. So grab your rain gear and get ready for an exciting journey. Accompany Leni, the raindrop, on his journey from Hittnau to Pfäffikon and learn all sorts of interesting things about rain.
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Symbolic picture: An adventurous hike in rainy weather.
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Exciting puzzles and tasks are waiting to be solved at various stations. So that you can make the best use of the trail, we recommend that you download the app with the questions and tasks in advance. Remember to allow enough time for the activities at the stations. If you are arriving by car, you can easily take the bus back from the Pfäffikon train station to the Luppmen bus stop.
The stone at Lake Burgäschi: a hike to historical treasures
Start at the church in Aeschi and follow narrow paths into the Burgäschisee nature reserve. The picturesque lake invites you to swim and has a fascinating history. Neolithic finds have been made in the area, which is why it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The stone at Lake Burgäschi: a hike to historical treasures.
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We continue through cool forests to the Steinhof plateau. Impressive giant boulders are waiting there, transported over 180 kilometers from the Rhone Glacier 20,000 years ago. The largest, the “Grossi Flue”, is the third largest in Switzerland. Continue your hike along the fields to Seeberg. The beautiful farming village of Seeberg impresses with historic farms and a 500-year-old small-leaved lime tree. Through the forest and along the Burgäschisee you return to the starting point. Hike: Aeschi – Burgäschisee – Steinhof and back. It takes about four hours.
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Present and design every Saturday morning Raphael Labhart, Adrian Küpfer or Mike La Marr the program “One for the Family”, in which parents and grandparents receive tips for structuring their everyday life with children and grandchildren, among other things.