Finsterwald-Kanalweg-Entlebuch sub-route | Entlebuch Energy Experience
- 1:40 h
- 5.74 km
- 68 m
- 442 m
- 680 m
- 1,058 m
- 378 m
- Start: Finsterwald, Church
- Destination: Entlebuch railroad station
This circular route is part of the main Entlebuch Energy Experience route. The complete route with all six platforms and detailed information can be found here.
Informative, interactive and inspiring
During their visit, visitors of all ages learn exciting facts about natural gas, wood energy and hydropower.
- Fire & Gas: oil/natural gas (historical) and biogas, Finsterwald drilling platform
- Forest & wood: wood energy, Chilewald platform
- River & Water: hydropower, Farb/Entlen platform
Ella, the adventure guide for children
Nowhere else in the canton of Lucerne are there as many wood ants as in the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. As a representative of her species, Ella imparts knowledge about sustainable energy and the special abilities of wood ants. The clever bundle of energy also encourages young explorers to experience energy interactively through exciting experiments:
- Fire & gas: ocean noise, platform drilling plate Finsterwald
- Forest & wood: Ella's (Entle)BUCH, Chilewald platform
- River & Water: Energy playground, Farb/Entlen platform
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The route is signposted with "Erlebnis Energie Entlebuch" signs.
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Good footwear, a rain jacket and enough drinking water for the journey are part of every hike. A smartphone to use the QR codes on the platforms and possibly spare clothes for the children.
Further tips on safe hiking, information on suckler cow herds and livestock guarding dogs and much more can be found on the Swiss Hiking Trail website.
Directions & Parking facilities
The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch is located in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Entlebuch via the main road 10 in the direction of Entlebuch and from there to Finsterwald.
Paid parking is available at Entlebuch railroad station (P+Rail) and on the market square. Free parking is available at the Farbschachen sports ground and at the Finsterwald drilling platform.
You can reach Finsterwald by public transport via Entlebuch (Bern-Lucerne railroad line). From Entlebuch, take the PostBus to Finsterwald, Kirche.
Plan your journey with the SBB online timetable.
Additional information
Entlebuch Tourismus
Telefon 079 651 64 54 (Mo - Fr, 9 - 11 Uhr)
Author
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Organization
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
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