Northern Switzerland, Solothurn / Aargau
Thal Nature Park
In the Thal Nature Park, the Jura range is more diverse than almost anywhere else. The park, with its gentle mountain ridges and rugged rock faces, colourful Alpine meadows and numerous mountain restaurants, is easy to explore by Postbus. On Sundays and public holidays from Good Friday to the end of October, the NaturparkBus also travels directly to the hiking paradise in the heart of the nature park.
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Nestled among the hills of the Jura in Solothurn between Weissenstein and Wasserfallen, the Thal Nature Park offers spectacular landscapes and numerous hiking opportunities.Target not accessible Distinctive rock faces and wild gorges alternate with light pine forests and expansive Jura meadows. Plant lovers will find a veritable paradise of rare and fragrant plants here. There are numerous mountain restaurantsTarget not accessible providing culinary highlights along the way.
If you’re looking for a more leisurely ride, you can travel conveniently to the sunny Jura mountains with the NaturparkBus.Target not accessible Tip: Hike from Brunnersberg (1,118 m above sea level) with a stunning view of Obere Tannmatt (1,122 m above sea level). The bus will then take you back down into the valley.
The fabulous Wolfsschlucht (Wolf Gorge)
The Wolf Gorge is an impressive natural spectacle and impressively conveys the power of nature. The hikeTarget not accessible begins at the Herbetswil, Wolfsschlucht PostBus stop. From there, the trail continues steadily uphill through a narrow, wild and romantic gorge. The trail leads past high, overhanging rock faces, caves and fascinating erosion features. The subsequent descent runs through a lynx reserve back into the valley and back to Welschenrohr.
Pumpelpitz family trail near Ramiswil
The little forest gnome Pumpelpitz and his son Pumpi invite you on a two-and-a-half-hour journey of discovery. On the 3.6-kilometre Pumpelpitz family trailTarget not accessible, children can let off steam in nature, observe the fauna and flora and design magnificent forest mandalas. You can find the individual activity points on your smartphone. It’s worth taking a break at the Hagli Beiz restaurant or at one of the fireplaces.
Museum HAARUNDKAMM Mümliswil (Hair and comb museum)
The carefully curated HAARUNDKAMM MuseumTarget not accessible in Mümliswil is a true gem. This is where the 200-year history of comb-making comes to life. The exhibition includes machinery and tools for comb production as well as artistically produced ornate and decorative combs. And the ultimate accolade? Britain’s Queen Victoria also wore combs from Mümliswil.
