Barefoot Walking Meditation in Hönggerberg Forest

Step out of your shoes — and into presence.

Join us for a meditative barefoot walk through the beautiful Hönggerberg forest, held in complete silence (mouna). We move slowly, in full awareness, with a pause for a seated tree meditation — connecting to the earth element and the living stillness of nature.

Why barefoot?

"By the end of the trip, I had to throw my shoes away.”
Some journeys wear through what once supported us.
Walking barefoot is an invitation to let go, feel the ground, and find a new way forward — step by step.
In silence, we hear.
In slowness, we see.
In bare feet, we remember how to begin again.

... Because the body remembers what the mind forgets. Walking barefoot grounds us, calms the nervous system, and brings us out of overthinking and into direct, embodied awareness. It’s simple, ancient, and transformative.

Why silence?
In silence, we remember how to listen — to our breath, our steps, to the trees, and to the moment itself. Without talking or distraction, we begin to see clearly, feel fully, and reconnect with ourselves in a deeper way.

📍 Meeting Point: Friedhof Hönggerberg tram stop
🕰️ Duration: 75 minutes
👣 What to bring: Water, optional small cloth to sit on
🌱 Suggested donation: CHF 20

Limited places — registration required.
Please honor the silence and come with an open heart.

Please Note: 

Minimum participants: The walk takes place only with a minimum of 4 participants. If this number isn’t reached, we’ll inform you by Friday evening and fully refund your ticket.

Physical Readiness & Responsibility: This walk includes uneven forest terrain and barefoot walking. Each participant is responsible for their own physical well-being and knows their limits. You may wear shoes at any time.

No Late Arrivals: We begin as a group, in silence. Please arrive on time — once we start, it’s not possible to join late.

Children / Pets: This event is for adults only (16+). Please do not bring dogs or children, to be able to fully focus on yourself. 

Weather & Cancellation Policy: This walk only takes place in good weather (dry and safe forest conditions). If the weather is not suitable, you'll be notified by Friday evening via email. 

Phones Off / Digital Silence: Please keep your phone off or on airplane mode throughout the walk.