Bellwald Treasure Hunt

1:20 h
4.44 km
157 m
157 m
1,484 m
1,636 m
152 m
Start: Outdoor Park Bellwald
Destination: Outdoor Park Bellwald

Solve puzzles to find the treasure

You probably know that the Valais has the highest peaks in Switzerland. But did you also know that Valais is referred to as the water castle of Switzerland?

The 4-kilometre-long treasure hunt takes you through different parts of Bellwald. It starts at Outdoor Park Bellwald, from where the journey continues into the village and then back to the starting point. All paths are pram-friendly, so even the youngest family members can join in.

Along the treasure hunt you will find numerous distractions. Fortunately, the time is not measured during the treasure hunt, so there is plenty of time for a game of mini golf in Gassen or a short stop at Cinema aB in the village. Hunger and thirst can be quenched at a small kiosk near the start and finish point.

Bellwald Tourismus

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Directions

Start at Outdoor Park Bellwald (please observe opening hours) and take a leisurely walk on pram-friendly paths through the hamlets of Ried and Stei, across the village and back to Outdoor Park Bellwald

Tour information

Barrier-Free
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Suitable for Pushchair

Equipment

Safety instructions and equipment:

Hiking equipment. Sun protection (cream and head covering). Snacks and drinks. Pencil for filling out the treasure map

Directions & Parking facilities

From Sion:

After exiting the motorway in Sierre, stay on the cantonal road to Naters. You then pass through Mörel, Unterdeisch, Lax and Fiesch. After 6 km, turn left to Fürgangen. Pass through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.

From Bern:

Take the motorway towards Kandersteg: exit 19 Spiez/Faulensee. Follow the signs to the Kandersteg car shuttle. After the car shuttle, drive to Gampel/Steg. At the roundabout, turn right towards Visp/Brig/Naters. Then pass through Naters, Mörel, Unterdeisch, Lax and Fiesch. After 6 km, turn left to Fürgangen. Pass through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.

From Zurich:

Motorway towards Gotthard. Then take the exit to Furka Pass. You can either cross the Furka Pass (only in the summer months) or take the car train in Realp. You arrive in Oberwald. Continue until you pass through the Mühlebach gallery. Then turn right towards Fürgangen. Pass through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.

Parking is available under the Fürgangen-Bellwald cable car at the Basper car park. Right by the sports and leisure facilities in Gassen is a large but chargeable car park

From Zurich, Bern, Basel, Geneva or Lausanne by SBB via Visp to Brig. In Brig, change to the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and take it to the Fürgangen-Bellwald stop. There you change to the Fürgangen cable car, which takes you directly to the village centre.

Additional information

Opening hours Outdoor Park

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Opening hours:

The route is passable all year round. Attention: The "treasure chest" is located in the kiosk of Outdoor Park Bellwald. Please observe the opening hours

Insider tip:

In summer, a village tour takes place every Wednesday in Bellwald, where you can learn even more about life in the old village centre. As part of the regular Wednesday village tours, you can visit the Ecomuseum on the village square. If you want to visit it at another time, you can get the key at the tourist office.

Map

Treasure map