The Jurapark Aargau is one of the most beautiful nature parks in Switzerland. In the large area there are many rare plants and great natural spectacles.
The rich flora includes, among others, four species of gentian. Learn many exciting things about the rare species and their natural environment on this adventure hike.
At the meeting point you will meet your leader and the rest of the participants. Together you will walk through the Jurapark for the next few hours. The theme of the hike is gentians.
Your guide will tell you about the local species, the connection with the pine forests and the "Änzene" schnapps. With a bit of luck, three of the four species will show up on the way: the cross gentian, the German gentian and the fringed gentian.
The hike is rounded off with a small snack.
Practical information:
- Trail is wheelchair accessible (with all-terrain wheelchair), but no wheelchair accessible WC available
- Hiking distance: 4.5 km (+124 hm, -105 hm)
- pure hiking time: approx. 1:15 hrs.
- Parking spaces are available at the school. However, we ask you to arrive by public transport.
Meeting point
Bus stop Oberherznach, 5027 Herznach
Highlights
- Visit the beautiful Jurapark Aargau
- Learn about the four different species of gentian that are native to the Jurapark
- Admire with a little luck the cross gentian, German and Gefranster gentian in natural environment
- Accompaniment by experienced landscape guide who will answer all your questions
- Learn many exciting things about the pine forests and the "Änzene" schnapps
Important information
- Take along: good shoes, weather appropriate clothing, snacks
Includes
- Adventure hike on the theme of gentian
- Accompaniment by landscape guide
- Regional Zvieri (snack)
