River Pearl PLUS
An untouched river
An untouched river

River Pearl PLUS the label for untouched Swiss waters

Let’s preserve natural rivers and streams!

Switzerland’s waters are in a perilous situation. Most streams and rivers have been straightened or canalised, or else fragmented by dams. Less than 4% are still in their natural state.

We must value and protect these last remaining untouched streams and rivers! Not only are they important habitats for native animals and plants – especially for threatened species. They are also important recreational areas for us humans.

With the River Pearl PLUS label, we recognize untouched streams and rivers, as well as the commitment of local people.

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Thur waterfalls near Unterwasser © Toggenburg Tourism
24. August 2026

Thur and Necker Trail – The mindful path through the Toggenburg

The Thur and Necker Trail is a roughly 80-kilometre network of paths along the Thur and Necker rivers in Toggenburg. It connects existing hiking routes between Wildhaus, the Schwägalp and Bazenheid and winds its way through river landscapes, woods, bogs, meadows and villages. What has been created is not just another hiking trail, but an experience that invites walkers to engage with and be more mindful of the landscape around them.