Glaubenbielen - Sattelpass - Seewen - Stäldili - Flühli

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20.15 km long
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: difficult
Hike
  • 6:10 h
  • 20.15 km
  • 411 m
  • 1,092 m
  • 882 m
  • 1,811 m
  • 929 m
  • Start: Glaubenbielen parking lot
  • Destination: Flühli village center

The hike from the Glaubenbielen Pass to Flühli takes you through fantastic moorland landscapes and past the small mountain lake "Sewenseeli".

The hike from Glaubenbielen to the Sattel Pass and from there via Seween to Flühli is a long hike through the breathtaking moorland landscapes of the Entlebuch Biosphere. Moors are among the rarest and most valuable habitats in Switzerland. In the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere there are a total of 46 raised bogs and transition mires as well as 68 fens of national importance with a total area of approx. 26 km².

The hiking tour starts at the Glaubenbielen parking lot and continues towards Sattelpass via Miesenegg to Sewenseeli. There is a small chapel with several benches above the Sewenseeli. Enjoy the fantastic views here during a longer break - it's well worth it. From Sewen you hike uphill, again through fascinating moorland to . From there you cross alpine meadows and forests to the Chessimätteli suspension bridge. The 65-metre-long bridge towers high above the Chessloch gorge. So close your eyes and keep going before taking a short 10-minute detour to the Chessiloch waterfall. You then hike via Kragen to Hüttlenen and, after carefully crossing the main road, along the Emmenuferweg to the village of Flühli.

The Glaubenberg/Wasserfallen area is home to various Swiss Army weapons sites. Detailed information and information on the firing dates can be found under "Safety information".

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Directions

Glaubenbielen - Rübihütte - Ror - Loo - Sattelpass - Sattel - Miesenegg - Sewen - Blattli - Stäldeli - Holzhack - Eggli - Kragen - Hüttlenen - Flühli

Equipment

Good footwear, a rain jacket and plenty of drinking water are essential for every hike.

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 Sörenberg via the main road 10 in the direction of Schüpfheim and from there to Flühli Sörenberg. From Giswil take the Panoramastrasse / Glaubenbielenpass to the top of the pass / parking lot.

Plan your route with the help of the Google route planner.

A paid parking lot is available at the Glaubenbielen pass.

You can reach Sörenberg by public transport via Schüpfheim (Bern-Lucerne railroad line. From Schüpfheim, take the post bus to Söernberg "Glaubenbielen, Parkplatz". Please note that there are only a few trips per day to the Glaubenbielen Pass.

Plan your journey with the SBB online timetable.

Additional information

Sörenberg Flühli Tourism
Rothornstrasse 21
CH-6174 Sörenberg
Phone +41 (0)41 488 11 85
www.soerenberg.ch

Author

Sörenberg Flühli Tourismus

Organization

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

At Seewenseeli you can enjoy the fantastic view - there are several benches to rest at the small chapel.

Safety guidelines

Important information:
In the Glaubenberg/Wasserfallen area there are various Swiss Army firing ranges. You can find detailed information and details of firing dates here. Entering the endangered area is life-threatening and therefore prohibited. The instructions of the barrier posts must be followed.

Map

Official map of the Swiss hiking trails 1:33,333 "Napf-Sörenberg", ISBN number 978-3-302-33321-2

The "Hiking" brochure with lots of interesting hiking suggestions is available from Sörenberg Flühli Tourism or in the brochure store at www.soereneberg.ch

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Glaubenbielen - Sattelpass - Seewen - Stäldili - Flühli
6074 Giswil