Parc naturel Thal, Protected area in Solothurn, Switzerland.
Description
Parc Naturel Thal is a protected area spreading across mountainous terrain between the Weissenstein and Wasserfallen ranges in the Solothurn Jura. The landscape shifts between forests, meadows, and villages nestled in valleys and along hillsides.
History
Medieval castles once guarded mountain pass entrances, while local iron ore and timber supported crafts and mining in the region. These resources shaped the area's livelihood for centuries.
Culture
The nine communities within this space maintain traditional crafts and farming methods that remain visible in the landscape today. These practices shape how the land looks and how people continue to live here.
Practical
The area is reachable by public transport in under one hour from Basel, Bern, and Zurich. Walking paths crisscross the region through different landscapes, with clear signage to help you find your way.
Did you know?
Educational programs explore milk production, nutrition, and forest ecology through guided experiences that show visitors how local products are made. These programs reveal the connection between daily life and the natural environment here.
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Passwang Pass
4.2 km
Neu-Falkenstein Castle
3.1 km
Neu Bechburg
4.7 km
Alt-Falkenstein Castle
3.1 km
Vordere Erlinsburg
4.4 km
Hintere Erlinsburg
4.4 km
St. Joseph Church
5.1 km
Mittlere Erlinsburg
4.4 km
Hinterste Erlinsburg
4.4 km
Stampfeli
4.9 km
Buechmatt
4.9 km
Hinteregg
5.3 km
St. Pankratius parish church
4 km
Chapel of St. Joseph with fountain
4.8 km
Energy Park
1.2 km
St. Wolfgang chapel
3 km
St. Joseph chapel
2.4 km
Ceramics museum
3.6 km
St. Anthony chapel
5.3 km
St. Jakobs chapel
452 m
Ploughman's house
5.6 km
Gasthof Rössli
2.2 km
Old granary
2.2 km
Zum Kreuz Inn
2.1 km
Gasthof zum Löwen
2.3 km
Former children's home
3.6 km
Rectory
3.6 km
Washhouse
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