--- title: "Geo-Trail Escholzmatt" url: "https://www.biosphaere.ch/en/tour/geo-trail-escholzmatt" description: "On a three-hour well-signposted circular route, interested parties gain insight into the geology and geomorphology of the area. Along the way, four information boards explain the Alpine folding, the geology, the molasse, the ice ages, and the landscape forms. The path can also be very well explored in different stages. Starting from Escholzmatt train station, it leads over rounded mounds, through a meltwater channel, over a leveling area, and offers views into the landscape around Escholzmatt, shaped by glaciers and rivers." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2769994/3d4287bcecf3a7cc78862c23ef76a8f86d059b8c7ccbbe7269ea92373a027ef8/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Geo-Trail Escholzmatt ===================== - 11.52 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Theme trail - 3:00 h - 11.52 km - 249 m - 249 m - 780 m - 975 m - 195 m - - Start: Escholzmatt train station - Destination: Escholzmatt train station From various perspectives around the village of Escholzmatt, you can admire the hilly landscape with its lush green meadows and pleasantly shady forests. Inevitably, the rounded hills in the valley catch your eye, and you wonder how they might have formed. On a three-hour well-signposted circular route, interested parties gain insight into the geology and geomorphology of the area. Along the way, four information boards explain the Alpine folding, the geology, the molasse, the ice ages, and the landscape forms. The path can also be very well explored in different stages. Starting from Escholzmatt train station, it leads over rounded mounds, through a meltwater channel, over a leveling area, and offers views into the landscape around Escholzmatt, shaped by glaciers and rivers. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Escholzmatt train station - Fireplace Destination Destination Escholzmatt train station Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (9%) Street (34%) Trail (54%) Path (3%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Escholzmatt train station- Lehn-Waldbüel-Zopf-Hutten-Gigen-Escholzmatt train station Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Nature highlight Equipment Good footwear, rain jacket & enough drinking water for the trip are essential for every hike. More tips for safe hiking, information about suckler cow herds and livestock guardian dogs, and much more can be found on the website. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch is located in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Escholzmatt from Lucerne via main road 10 towards Wolhusen, Schüpfheim to Escholzmatt. From Bern, take main road 10 via Langnau in the Emmental towards Escholzmatt. Coming from Basel or Zurich, you can reach us via motorways A1 and A2, exit Dagmersellen, through Willisau, Wollhusen, Entlebuch, Schüpfheim to Escholzmatt. Read more **Parking**A paid parking lot is available at the Escholzmatt train station. Read more **Public transportation** You can reach Escholzmatt by public transport via the Bern-Lucerne railway line. Plan your trip with the . Read more Additional information Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism Tourism Info Escholzmatt Bahnhofstrasse 16 6182 Escholzmatt Phone +41 (0)41 486 01 30 Read more Literature Detailed information about the geomorphology of Escholzmatt can be foundThe brochure can also be ordered directly from the . Read more Author Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourismus Organization UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch License (master data) Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourismus Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author At the Escholzmatt train station, there is the Biosphere shop with many delicious local products, such as Schintbühl ice cream, Fidirulla pasta, and Zyberliland products. Tea, honey, cheese, dried meat, and fine brandy from the Studer distillery are also available in the shop. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Market - Place of interest - Park - Bank / Finanzen - Service company - Tours 4.27 km - Theme trail 1.93 km - Theme trail 3.67 km - Theme trail Contact 6182 Stams Download GPX file - -