Something very special awaits the youngest visitors on the Gäggersteg: The kids tackle the three-kilometre loop (expect it to take about two hours) together with wild Türst, a children’s book character. At the starting point, they hear the story of Gägger’s wild Türst, and then off they go in search of clues, secret hiding places and eight mysterious runes. At each of the stations along the way, Türst reveals a little more about himself and his goats, and the little explorers – as well as their parents, godfathers, aunts, or grandparents – learn all kinds of exciting and interesting things about the forest and its flora and fauna. Once you have all of the runes, you’ll discover the codeword – and there’s a reward waiting for the kids at the end, too!

For avid hikers, we recommend combining the Gäggersteg with a long hike. How about the scenic Gantrisch-Panoramaweg (SchweizMobil Route 379), for example? The 21-kilometre, high-altitude hike in the Swiss Prealps takes you from Plaffeien to Gurnigelbad and boasts numerous scenic points with breathtaking views as well as well-kept, well-signposted hiking trails.

The starting point is in Zollhaus near Plaffeien in the canton of Fribourg. The trail leads through Hällstett and over the Horbüel pass to the Pfyffe, and then on to Süftenen via the Gäggersteig boardwalk. From there, it takes you over the Schüpfeflue to the Selibüel scenic point and the Gurnigel Berghaus and continues down to Gurnigelbad. A tip if you’re visiting the Gäggersteg: the trail can also be hiked in the opposite direction, or you can choose the shorter version from Gurnigel Berghaus to the Gäggersteg.