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Kien Zappel circular trail
The Kien-Zappel Loop Trail is based on the story "Dr Zouberwicht Kien Zappu" by storyteller Barbara Burren. On this family-friendly loop trail, visitors of all ages can discover the unique features of the landscape and find inspiration for simple, traditional, and new games.
Discover Nature in the Kiental Valley Through Play
This loop trail has been specially designed for families with preschool-aged children. Visitors of all ages can discover the unique features of the landscape and find inspiration for simple, traditional, and new games. The loop trail leads from the Ramslauenen chairlift’s upper station across alpine meadows, through a mystical forest to Underbachli, and back to the upper station.
Travel comfortably by train to Reichenbach in the Kandertal. Take the PostBus from there to the "Kiental, Ramslauenen" stop. It’s only about 150 meters on foot to the lower station.
Print out the map with route and stamp card. Along the way, you’ll find hole punchers in the little houses that you can use to stamp the boxes. Once you have stamped all the boxes, head to the Berghaus Ramslauenen mountain inn, where a little surprise awaits you.
- Duration: approximately 1 hour
- The trail is not suitable for strollers.
- Recommended for children from about 3 years old
- At one point the route is relatively steep but is not dangerous.
Note: Next to the hiking trail, you will find a barbecue area (very family-friendly).
Spring season
9 May to 30 June 2026, Saturday and Sunday
Summer season
1 July to 16 August 2026, Wednesday to Sunday
Late summer season
17 August to 13 September 2026, Saturday and Sunday
Fall season
16 September to 11 October 2026, Wednesday to Sunday
Lift hours: 09.00–17.00 hours
Opening hours are subject to change, please consult the Kiental chairlift website before visiting.
Kiental–Ramslauenen return
- CHF 15.00 Adults
- CHF 10.00 Children (aged 6 to 15.99)
- free Children (aged 0 to 5.99)
- CHF 10.00 Day ticket
- CHF 5.00 Bike transport
Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration
Kien Zappu audio book
The magical dwarf known as Kien Zappel lives happily and contentedly with his parents in a cave very close to the final station of a chair lift. His father laboured long and hard to create their home many years ago using a shovel and pickaxe. Beautiful rock crystals sparkle on the walls, and on the floor lie carpets of magical wool woven by his mother. In the company of the magical dwarf, you’ll enjoy funny stories and learn more about the mountain world. You can order the CD here and pick it up when you visit the Kiental valley."Guggerwäg"
The "Guggerwäg" also starts at the Ramslauenen mountain station. Together with the cuckoo, discover the animals of the Kiental valley. On the "Guggerwäg", gamekeeper Paul Schmid and the Hunting Inspectorate present individual animals from the Kiental valley in various display cases. The presentations are interesting for both children and adults and offer a wonderful experience of nature. The hike leads from the Ramslauenen mountain station via Lengschwendi to Alperue and takes around 1.5 hours.Barbecue / grill site
There is an area for barbecues by the Kien Zappel circular trail. Shopping available at the Village Bakery Aellig directly opposite the post bus station "Kiental, Ramslauenen".
