Ruins of Schloss Neu-Falkenstein
Neu-Falkenstein Castle was probably built in the early 12th century. During th...
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Naturpark Thal for Families
Naturpark Thal offers many possibilities for family vacations and hikes or excursions with children. Visit the dwarves of the Bantliwald on the dwarf trail to the Montpelon mountain farm in Gänsbrunnen. Solve exciting riddles together on the Detective Trail in Balsthal. Or let your children run and play to their heart's content on the Holzweg Thal playground.
On this page we offer you a selection of family excursions with descriptions in English. For more please visit our German-language website.
Holzweg Thal
Theme trailHiking trail
Along this experience trail, discover the forest and natural wood products in an artistic and recreational way, using your head, heart and hands. The installations by the artist Sammy Deichmann will make you see Nature from a different angle.
Along this experience trail, discover the forest and natural wood products in an artistic and recreational way, using your head, your heart and your hands. The installations by the artist Sammy Deichmann will make you see Nature from a different angle.
Details
Season
All season
Route-information
- Length
- 5.00 km
- Amount untarred route
- 4.50 km
- Altitude difference ascent
- 227 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 206 m
- Time required
- 2 hours
- Level technique
- Easy
- Level condition
- Easy
Arrival
- Starting point
- Balsthal, St. Wolfgang, Holderbank SO
- Arrival by public transport
- Holderbank SO, Seblenhof Timetable SBB
Infrastructure
- Playground
- Picnicplace
- Fireplace
- Toilet
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children < 6 years
- Children from 7-12 years
- Children >12 years
- 50+
- Families
- Groups
The offer has been particularly developed for
- First cycle (Kindergarten and 1st/2nd grade)
- Second cycle (3rd - 6th grade, primary level)
- Third cycle (1st – 3rd grade, lower secondary)
- Upper Secondary School Classes
- Association/Companies
