Neumatt Circular Route

Starting point: Kruth-Wildenstein Lake Visitor Centre (car park).

(S/E) Take the D27 road towards Markstein. After about 140 metres, take the ‘Claire Vie’ forest track. At the junction, continue straight on along the main track, leaving the Claire Vie track on your right.

(1) Stay on this main track, leaving the path leading to the Neumatt chalet (private) on your left.

Pass close to a stream without crossing it and continue along the main track, which climbs and curves slightly to the left, then descends after a few kilometres.

(2) When you reach the junction with the D27 road, turn right.

At the first bend, turn onto the track that branches off to the left and leaves the departmental road. This track is steep and stony; it is suitable for experienced mountain bikers.

(3) Once you reach Kruth, turn right onto the D13bis, then left onto the D144 to reach the lake’s dam.

(4) Follow the D144 along the right-hand side of the lake to return to the visitor centre (S/E).

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein is an ideal spot for family days out in summer: you can go fishing and swimming there (at your own risk), as well as enjoy the activities at the Tree Adventure Park (tree-top adventure course, archery, mountain biking, pedalos, etc.).

The Kruth-Wildenstein Lake dam was built in 1960 to regulate the irregular flow of the River Thur. The river is renowned for its impetuous nature, with frequent and sudden floods when the heavily snow-covered hills thaw in winter.

You can also take the opportunity to go on a short (1½ hours) and enjoyable walk: head up to the ruins of Wildenstein Castle on the Schlossberg. You’ll have a breathtaking view of the valley from the summit!