Hiking in spring means lush flower meadows dotted with sheep, goats, and cows. The sun shines and the weather is pleasantly warm. The desire to get out and about awakens once more. So it's time to lace up your hiking boots and explore the beautiful Valais region with its charming buildings and farm animals.

Dry stone walls, irrigation channels and suspension bridges

These are the three key elements. You'll encounter these three structures on all the hiking trails in Valais. Dry stone walls are built with stones from the immediate surroundings. The wall is essentially just layered from stones of varying sizes and prevents slopes from sliding. They also provide space for plants and shelter for small animals. You won't pass a dry stone wall without seeing a sand lizard. In Valais, they're called "Lattüechji." Suonen are historic irrigation channels in Valais, built and maintained for centuries. The mountain water flowing through them is essential for irrigating alpine pastures and vineyards. Hiking along these Suonen trails is refreshing and leads through picturesque landscapes such asThese are the three key elements. You'll encounter these three structures on all the hiking trails in Valais. Dry stone walls are built with stones from the immediate surroundings. The wall is essentially just layered from stones of varying sizes and prevents slopes from sliding. They also provide space for plants and shelter for small animals. You won't pass a dry stone wall without seeing a sand lizard. In Valais, they're called "Lattüechji." Suonen are historic irrigation channels in Valais, built and maintained for centuries. The mountain water flowing through them is essential for irrigating alpine pastures and vineyards. Hiking along these Suonen trails is refreshing and leads through picturesque landscapes such as larch forests, and suspension bridges with deep views into mountain gorges.

Valais Blacknose sheep, Blackneck goats and Eringer cows

Do you like animals? Then you'll love these three typical Valaisan animals, which you'll encounter everywhere you go. Valais Blacknose sheep have that "aww" factor: fluffy, peaceful, and simply beautiful! Valais Blackneck goats are black in the front and white in the back, with a distinct dividing line in their long fur. Compared to Valais Blacknose sheep, they are rather spirited and self-assured. The Eringer cow is another special Valaisan breed. These cows have a pronounced hierarchy within the herd, which is established through fights. In Valais, there are therefore regular events celebrating these fights, known as "Stechfeste" (cow battle festivals).

Valais holds a special place in people's hearts because it evokes a sense of home. Nature is still pristine, and the people feel a deep connection to it. The mountains are an integral part of their lives, as are sheep, goats, and cows. These elements embody a certain joie de vivre and a zest for life.

Fride isches in minem Härz – keis Wulchji am Himmel und niena Schmärz