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Route 1291, stage 5: Sörenberg – Entlebuch

Route
E-Bikes
Length
56.6 km
Travel time
approx. 4 ½ h
Tour details
Tour details
Route 1291, stage 5: Sörenberg – Entlebuch
E-Biker auf Besuch bei der Emscha Schafmilchproduktion im Entlebuch.
Photo: Nico Schärer | Luzern Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
Route 1291, stage 5: Sörenberg – Entlebuch
Eine Pause auf dem Hof der Emscha Schafmilchproduktion im Entlebuch während der Route 1291.
Photo: Nico Schärer | Luzern Tourismus, Unknown
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The fifth stage of Route 1291 traverses the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. From Sörenberg, you pedal past the imposing Schrattenfluh to the village of Entlebuch.
The fifth stage of Route 1291 takes you and your e-bike through the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch, one of the largest stretches of moorland in Switzerland. The impressive karst of the Schrattenfluh and the sheer beauty of its diverse flora and fauna will accompany you on your trip today. On arrival in Schangnau, continue on to Escholzmatt, from where you follow the hilly paths to the village of Entlebuch. 

 

Route: 57  km | Ascent 860 hm | Descent 1270 hm

Technical details

Tour type
E-Bikes
Starting point
Sörenberg
Point of arrival
Entlebuch village
Difficulty
Medium
Condition
4 / 6
Ascent
860 m
Descent
1269 m
Best Time of Year
May, June, July, August, September, October
Directions
From Sörenberg you follow the route to Schangnau. Continue to Escholzmatt and finally to the village of Entlebuch. 

On this route, pay attention to the signposting on site. On some sections of the route, fast e-bikes (45s with yellow number) are sometimes prohibited. Here you will find the traffic signals and their meaning.

When passing through farms, we thank you on behalf of the farmers for passing through at an adapted, reduced speed.

Safety information
You are asked to stay on the path and not to enter meadows or pastures. 

On this route, pay attention to the signposting on site. On some sections of the route, fast e-bikes (45s with yellow number) are sometimes prohibited. Here you will find the traffic signals and their meaning.

When passing through farms, we thank you on behalf of the farmers for passing through at an adapted, reduced speed.

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Equipment
  • E-bike (incl. spare battery, if possible) and charger for on the road.
  • Suitable equipment for your own safety

 

If you don't have your own e-bike, we recommend Rent a Bike. Rent the right e-bike for you online and pick it up conveniently at Lucerne station.

 

Author’s advice
Try out the two culinary highlights of the fifth stage: Hotel Landgasthof Kemmeriboden-Bad in Schangnau and products from Schafbuur and Emscha
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Accessible by bus and train
Yes
Further information & links
 

Historical highlights of the 5th stage

 

Accommodation options of the 5th stage: