ウンターベフの天然記念物・トップ17

The bisses are the historic irrigation channels in the Valais mountains. Many are still in use and require a lot of maintenance.

Nice in the shade in the morning, in the blazing sun in the afternoon. Nice alternative to climb up or down from the Turtmannhütte.

Wonderful path along the valley with beautiful views

Great bridge with a beautiful view over the mostly dry Illgraben

The ascent to the Turtmann Hütte via the Panoramaweg is a bit more strenuous - from the Vordere Sänntu it runs a bit steeply through the cooling forest - until you are above the tree line. From there you have a great view of the Turtmann Glacier and the mountains around you.

Idyllic lake in the nature reserve ♥️👍

EXPERIENCE WORLD UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE The UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch is one of the most beautiful and valuable mountain landscapes in the world. The world heritage stretches from the eternal ice in the high mountains to the Mediterranean steppe landscape in the south and documents current climate change. The imposing north faces of the Bernese High Alps embody impressive evidence of the alpine mountain formation. Text / source: Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch https://wnf.ch/

Suonen are the historical irrigation channels of the Valais. They consist of open ditches that bring the precious and fertile water from the mountain streams - sometimes in an adventurous way - to the dry pastures and fields, vineyards or orchards. Many of the Suonen are still in use today and are carefully maintained. Since the Suonen were very important as a water supply for the cultures and villages and their construction and maintenance was very dangerous, those who worked on them had an important function and a corresponding reputation in the village community. The Suonen sometimes overcome major obstacles such as rock faces or scree slopes, for which special techniques have been developed over the centuries. The Suonen run in the rock faces in wooden channels that are suspended from beams together with a walkway. The beams are wedged in holes that have been cut into the rock. Small water wheels that drive a hammer striking a piece of wood are sometimes used to monitor the flow of water. The hammer blows can be heard over great distances and confirm the flow of water. More irrigation channels have been created on the dry southern slopes than on the northern slopes. Most irrigation channels are 500 m to 2 km long, the longest being the 32 km long Bisse de Saxon. Text/Source: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG