Fireplaces

Do you remember the smell of moss and resin when collecting firewood? The joy of unexpected encounters outdoors? Birds, a hare, maybe even a deer?

Treat yourself to a very special family experience where you feel completely at one with nature once again. And experience that unique sense of community that can be felt outdoors. When the forest and the world are all yours for magical moments. Sometimes a little effort is needed to feel good. Which can make you feel your muscles and feet. It's nice that you can always reward yourself with a break and make yourself comfortable in one place. And then just enjoy: the anticipation of cutting the roast, the surprise of the first bite into the roasted apple, the half-baked snake bread or the roasted cervelat. A picnic together, roasting, snacking and telling stories. These are experiences that bring people together.

Perfect if the Voralpen-Express can also become part of your wonderful memories. Because traveling by train and bus offers great advantages for families and groups on hikes and nature adventures: even on departure, there is more time for everyone to spend together. People sitting opposite each other in a compartment and enjoying the journey can chat and play together - without the distraction of traffic stress. Public transport also opens up beautiful one-way excursion routes. No parked car requires you to return to your starting point. You can choose your own route and experience more: Public transport picks you up again at your destination.

On this page, you will find tips and recommendations for adventurous fireplaces along the SOB lines. Have fun!

Hazel forest

Fire pit in the Haselwald forest on the Miesegg in Benken SG. This is a wonderful place to play. A shelter protects you in wet weather. The fireplace is 5 kilometers from the Kaltbrunner Riet observation tower. Attractive nearby: the Kaltbrunn-Benken forest nature trail.

Directions: take the Voralpen-Express or the S4 to Uznach, bus to Benken

Lucerne at the Zimmeregg forest swimming pool

This fireplace in Littau on the edge of the forest, near the Zimmeregg forest swimming pool, is pleasantly cool in summer. There is a large meadow around the fire pit. The firewood has to be collected. There is a table for up to 20 people on site.

Directions: by Voralpen-Express to Lucerne, by bus to Littau swimming pool, 8 minutes on foot

Brunnadern-Neckertal Pärkli fireplace

Idyllically situated on the shallow riverbed of the Necker, generously laid out fireplace. A wide and flat gravel path leads from Brunnadern along the Necker to the meadow and the fire pit. You can also bathe here or simply enjoy the fantastic view of the Säntis. Firewood is available.

Directions: take the S4 to Brunnadern-Neckertal, 7 minutes on foot.

Sargans - Rheinau

A total of four fire pits in the beautiful, shady floodplain forest. Although the fire pits are located on the Rhine, there is no bathing opportunity. Instead, you can refresh yourself at a drinking fountain. You must bring your own firewood. The fireplaces can be reached on foot or by bike directly from the Rhine dam. Rheinau is therefore also a great stage stop on a longer Rhine dam cycle tour.

Getting there: take the S4 to Sargans, 40 minutes on foot via Seefeldweg.

Quarten SG – Eigis

This fireplace is located on a biotope elevated above Lake Walen and offers a beautiful view. An ideal stop on a cycling, climbing or hiking tour in the Flumserberg region. Firewood available. From Murg railroad station, walk along Lake Walen until a footpath leads up to the fireplace after approx. 15 minutes.

Directions: take the S4 to Murg, 30 minutes on foot.

Pfäffikon SZ - Weid playground

At the edge of the green Weid playground there are two large barbecue stoves and plenty of seating. In addition to the play equipment, the small pond or an exploratory tour in the woods by the Stadelbach stream are also attractive. WC and firewood available.

How to get there: take the Voralpen-Express to Pfäffikon SZ, 13 minutes on foot; or take the bus to Zeughaus, 3 minutes on foot.