Discover everything about the Waldmandli Grimmimutz (a mythical forest dweller called Grimmimutz)

The various activity stations are created just for you, children. Whilst hiking attentively, you’ll have fun learning how to respect nature. More than once you’ll be mesmerised by the beauty of the rear Diemtigtal (Diemtig valley), and your feet will almost walk on their own.

Be aware: Did you catch a glimpse of Grimmimutz’ grey hair glimmering behind a gnarled rootstock? You won’t be able to miss the huge Spillgerte, the enchanted giant of the story, at the back of the valley.

This circular trail is 4.1 km long and open from mid-May until the end of October. 

You start the trail at its departure point in Schwenden, more precisely at the Senggiweid car park (fees apply). If you are travelling by public transport, then take the PostBus at the railway station Oey-Diemtigen and enjoy the ride until the terminus «Schwenden i. D., Grimmialp». After a five-minute walk you will reach the departure point of the trail.

The Grimmimutz Infopoint, which is located at the beginning/end of the circular trail, offers refreshments and delicious ice cream on sunny days during weekends and daily during school holidays. Moreover, here you will find detailed information about the Grimmimutz adventure trail, you can buy the books of his adventures (only available in German) and read them at home as a reminder of your excursion in the Diemtigtal (Diemtig valley). At the Infopoint there are also local specialties available such as dried sausage and alp cheese.

Follow the wooden signposts «Grimmimutz», and it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to complete the trail. Depending on how much you want to play, you can extend the excursion up to a whole day. The trail is suitable for children aged three to four years old. Pushchairs can be taken as far as the Mutzenstube log cabin since the trail continues with an ascent to the Türli hut (186m difference in height). If your young hikers get tired, you can easily shorten the hike and return to the departure point following the stream.

Along the hike you’ll find several barbecue sites. Cook a typical Swiss sausage such as a Cervelat on a wooden stick to complete your excursion on the Grimmimutz adventure trail. Don’t forget to remind your parents to take sausages and lighters with them. Wood is provided at the barbecue sites. Enjoy your break!

Our Grimmimutz Heinzelmännchen work throughout the year in order to keep the trail safe and attractive. They look after the activity stations replenishing materials, replacing parts of the trail and carrying out other maintenance. For this reason, we kindly ask you to pay the entry fees. The «Grimmimutz-Kässeli», the pot where you can pay, is located at the entrance to the trail.
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