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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
Open
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 artist Sammy Deichmann offer surprising insights and tell fascinating stories about the theme of wood. In collaboration with local woodworking businesses, a unique themed trail was created that combines art and nature. Play, fun, and relaxation.
In addition to the artistic highlights, you’ll find play areas for children and barbecue spots for the whole family. Enjoy the peace of nature, the idyllic landscape, and the many experiences awaiting you.
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
- Balsthal, St. Wolfgang 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
