In Inden, railway and local history meet on several levels: a cultural trail reaches the village, and the 270° cinema is dedicated to the history of Inden and the Leuk–Leukerbad Railway. Historic buildings and the former railway line, now part of a cycling route, offer other perspectives. When planning your visit, the options therefore differ more than just by the attractions on offer: you can choose a circular walk, a day hike or a cycling tour. You can decide whether you are more interested in stops with short films, a trail through varied landscapes or the distinctive features of a cycling route.
Cinema, Church and Historic Traces
The 270° cinema is housed in a restored goods wagon from the former Leuk–Leukerbad Railway. It presents a journey through the history of Inden and the LLB from 1242 to 2019. The cinema thus brings local history together with the history of the railway, whose former line also features on a cycling route.
Inden’s late Baroque church is a visitor attraction; the parish church is a historic monument protected by the Canton of Valais. The Antonius Chapel is around 500 years old. Another historic landmark is the lime kiln: it was rediscovered in 1996 and restored by the municipality in 1997/98. It was probably last used in the 19th century. It is accessible when the Dala-Raspille cultural trail is open.
Hikes: Stops or a Full-Day Route?
The Dala-Raspille cultural trail reaches Inden from Leukerbad via the Roman Road and connects Leukerbad with the wine-growing villages of Varen and Salgesch. As a day hike from Leukerbad to Salgesch, it passes through the Valais’ diverse natural and cultural landscapes. It therefore offers a broader landscape experience than visiting individual cultural sites.
Another hiking option is the LLB circular trail with Amade. Its six stops feature information panels, supplemented by QR codes linking to films of around three minutes each. The two trails differ in format: one focuses on stops and short films, while the other is a day hike through diverse natural and cultural landscapes.
Along the Rumeling hiking trail, dry-stone walls provide habitat for lizards, wild bees and butterflies. The walls follow an old mule track that once connected Leuk Stadt and Leukerbad. This historic route is classified as an international transport route of national importance. Here, a direct connection with nature meets the history of an old route.
Cycling Routes with Railway and Landscape Connections
The Dala Kultur Bike is designed as a beginner-friendly route with technically easy trails and natural and cultural highlights. On the way to Inden, it crosses meadows and pastures, then continues through mixed forests of conifers and deciduous trees. Part of the route follows the former Leuk–Leukerbad Railway line.
The Wallis-Velo-Tour also passes through Inden: its Salgesch–Leukerbad section runs through the village. Along this tour, increasingly open views unfold towards the Gemmi and the rock faces around Leukerbad. When choosing between the cycling tours, you can consider their different features: the Dala Kultur Bike combines its beginner-friendly character with changing landscapes, while views define the Wallis-Velo-Tour section.
Playground and Season
The playground in Inden includes, among other things, a giant trampoline, a climbing tower, slides, swings, a sandbox, table football and table tennis. It is open year-round. However, some play equipment is put away for the winter—a difference to bear in mind when planning a visit.
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