Hiking Naturpark Thal

Hiking the Jura landscape of the Thal region is simply a pleasure. Experience nature and landscape in peace and quiet, and breath in the fresh air. The Naturpark Thal offers a wonderful mix of small and cozy villages, cultivated fields and pastures, and plenty of almost untouched wilderness.

We recommend a variety of theme trails and hiking routes for every occasion and fitness level. They will take you to the most beautiful places in the park!

Please show conisderation for each other and the natural environment 
The natural wilderness of Naturpark Thal is a recreational space that we share with the plants and animals which live there. The less we disturb their habitats, the better. Therefore, we ask you to follow some basic rules during your excursion:

  • Stay on the marked paths
  • Keep dogs on a leash
  • Take your waste back with you
  • Leave plants and flowers by the wayside
  • Light fires only at designated fireplaces

We offer you a selection of hiking trails with descriptions in English. For more hiking routes please visit our German-language website. 

Naturpark Thal Hiking Routes

Berggasthaus Obere Wechten

Guest houseGroup accommodationFarm restaurant

The Berggasthaus Obere Wechten is located on a spectacular slope on the south side of the Wasserfallen-Passwang mountain chain. From the terrace you have a wonderful view over the Jura mountain chains of Naturpark Thal.

From the Wasserfallen mountain station, an impressive ravine leads along the rocks to the Berggasthaus Obere Wechten mountain inn (ca. 45 minutes). A second trail leads over the mountain chain to the spectacular Vogelbergfluh and via Ober Passwang from the west to the mountain inn. From the terrace you have a magnificent overview of Naturpark Thal. Here, the beautiful Guldental, the Jura mountain chains, the gorge of Mümliswil - Balsthal and the Alpine mountain chain unfold before your eyes. The former Nature Lovers’ House was constructed in 1923. Since 2007, host Jörg Saner has been satisfying the hunger of hikers, excursion guests and groups with plenty of dedication. Enjoy a region dish in the cosy parlour with seating for 40. The separate Limmernsääli offers space for further 45 persons. For seminars and groups, the mountain inn also offers a self-catering kitchen. These groups can then look over Jörg Saner’s shoulder to see how the “pro” cooks. For children, there is a playground with barbecue area at the edge of the forest.

Details

As a gastronomy partner of the Thal Nature Park, Jörg Saner attaches great importance to high-quality products. When selecting the ingredients, attention was paid to their origin and producers from the region were supported.

  • child-friendly

Season

All season

Openinghours

www.oberewechten.ch/

Infrastructure

  • 12 Rooms
  • Seminarroom
  • Playground
  • Picnicplace
  • Fireplace
  • Toilet

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children < 6 years
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
  • Families
  • Groups

Contact

Business is partner of the park
Berggasthaus Obere Wechten
Jörg Saner
4717 Mümliswil
Tel. +41 62 391 20 98
www.oberewechten.ch/

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