--- title: "Great Moor Circular Trail Sörenberg" url: "https://www.biosphaere.ch/en/tour/great-moor-circular-trail-soerenberg" description: "Do you know what a moor is? Moors are very special landscapes that can only form where water is constantly standing in the ground. Their development takes an extremely long time, they are very rare and therefore strictly protected. In the Mooraculum Sörenberg we find ourselves in the middle of such a moor landscape, which bears the label \"of national importance\" and is one of the last in Switzerland. Extraordinary animals live here, there are carnivorous plants, and mosses form the characteristic peat soil – which grows about 1 mm per year. So, it takes 1000 years to form one meter of peat. Fascinating, isn’t it? Expedition into the unknownBut that is not the only secret to be discovered on the Great Moor Circular Trail. The adventure path leads about 5 km from Rossweid, over Salwiden, back to Rossweid. The unique habitat, its origin, its plants and animals with their diverse survival strategies, but also the myths, images, and stories surrounding the moor, are the focus of this varied hike. Expedition guests are accompanied by six experts who have spent their lives here and know all the secrets of the moor: wolf, lynx, grass frog, swamp cricket, high moor mosaic dragonfly, and capercaillie appear at the 17 experience stations and tell their personal stories – over the moor phone! Exploring the moor as researchersBut you have to explore the moor secrets yourselves: The experience stops are interactive, here you have to solve puzzles, combine correctly and show spirit of discovery. Tree trunks will reveal valuable information, you can build moor artworks and have to balance the moor equilibrium. And if you gather all your courage, you might meet the moor demon… For real adventurers, there is a researcher set to pick up at the valley or mountain station of the Rossweid gondola lift, with a personal expedition equipment. Magnifying glass, compass & co will help you collect exciting research results. Additionally, you can solve tricky tasks on the way and enter them in your moor whisperer pass. With the right solutions, a researcher reward awaits at the end. But quietly now, we must whisper: don’t tell anyone the solution word! The largest moor water park in the AlpsThis challenging expedition tour is best done with the whole family. The circular trail takes about 4-5 hours, and of course there are wonderful rest stops along the way where you can relax your soul. After a successful research hike, you can play and have more adventures in the moor water park at Rossweid. For those still in stroller and who do not want to walk far, the short stroller-friendly route is recommended. Off to the moor adventure! Opening hoursThe entire Mooraculum adventure world is open daily during the summer season of the Sörenberg mountain railways. PricesAdmission to the adventure world including the Great Moor Circular Trail and the Sundew Trail is free. OffersAdmission to the Mooraculum adventure world is free. However, the various packages offer great combination deals including gondola rides, exciting research utensils and much more. Mooraculum Family Pass: CHF 64.00Combination offer for the whole family including round-trip gondola ride, CHF 10.00 consumption voucher in the Rossweid adventure restaurant, and one summer toboggan ride per person. Great Moor Circular Trail Family Package: CHF 94.00Flat rate for the whole family including round-trip gondola ride, CHF 10.00 consumption voucher in the Rossweid adventure restaurant, researcher box including two researcher manuals, and one summer toboggan ride per person. Researcher box: CHF 23.00Explore the secrets of the moor in the entire adventure world with the research kit. Box includes researcher gadgets and researcher manual. Moor whisperer pass: CHF 5.00Puzzle fun at the 17 experience stations on the Great Moor Circular Trail. Moor whisperer pass includes surprise gift. Söpplis Explorer OL Pass: CHF 5.00OL pass including surprise gift for Söpplis Explorer OL in the Mooraculum Adventure Playground." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2781751/fe35e3f66cb53fb7a93e416313c7496be3cb01df4f86ec974f210f6dcffececb/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Great Moor Circular Trail Sörenberg =================================== - 4.45 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Theme trail - 1:15 h - 4.45 km - 115 m - 115 m - 1,424 m - 1,538 m - 114 m - - Start: Rossweid mountain station - Destination: Rossweid mountain station Family expedition into the mysterious moor landscape of the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch Do you know what a moor is? are very special landscapes that can only form where water is constantly standing in the ground. Their development takes an extremely long time, they are very rare and therefore strictly protected. In the Sörenberg we find ourselves in the middle of such a moor landscape, which bears the label "of national importance" and is one of the last in Switzerland. Extraordinary animals live here, there are carnivorous plants, and mosses form the characteristic peat soil – which grows about 1 mm per year. So, it takes 1000 years to form one meter of peat. Fascinating, isn’t it? **Expedition into the unknown** But that is not the only secret to be discovered on the Great Moor Circular Trail. The adventure path leads about 5 km from Rossweid, over Salwiden, back to Rossweid. The unique habitat, its origin, its plants and animals with their diverse survival strategies, but also the myths, images, and stories surrounding the moor, are the focus of this varied hike. Expedition guests are accompanied by six experts who have spent their lives here and know all the secrets of the moor: wolf, lynx, grass frog, swamp cricket, high moor mosaic dragonfly, and capercaillie appear at the 17 experience stations and tell their personal stories – over the moor phone! **Exploring the moor as researchers** But you have to explore the moor secrets yourselves: The experience stops are interactive, here you have to solve puzzles, combine correctly and show spirit of discovery. Tree trunks will reveal valuable information, you can build moor artworks and have to balance the moor equilibrium. And if you gather all your courage, you might meet the moor demon… For real adventurers, there is a researcher set to pick up at the valley or mountain station of the Rossweid gondola lift, with a personal expedition equipment. Magnifying glass, compass & co will help you collect exciting research results. Additionally, you can solve tricky tasks on the way and enter them in your moor whisperer pass. With the right solutions, a researcher reward awaits at the end. But quietly now, we must whisper: don’t tell anyone the solution word! **The largest moor water park in the Alps** This challenging expedition tour is best done with the whole family. The circular trail takes about 4-5 hours, and of course there are wonderful rest stops along the way where you can relax your soul. After a successful research hike, you can play and have more adventures in the moor water park at Rossweid. For those still in stroller and who do not want to walk far, the short stroller-friendly route is recommended. Off to the moor adventure! **Opening hours** The entire Mooraculum adventure world is open daily during the . **Prices** Admission to the adventure world including the Great Moor Circular Trail and the Sundew Trail is free. **Offers** Admission to the Mooraculum adventure world is free. However, the various packages offer great combination deals including gondola rides, exciting research utensils and much more. - Mooraculum Family Pass: CHF 64.00 Combination offer for the whole family including round-trip gondola ride, CHF 10.00 consumption voucher in the Rossweid adventure restaurant, and one summer toboggan ride per person. - Great Moor Circular Trail Family Package: CHF 94.00 Flat rate for the whole family including round-trip gondola ride, CHF 10.00 consumption voucher in the Rossweid adventure restaurant, researcher box including two researcher manuals, and one summer toboggan ride per person. - Researcher box: CHF 23.00 Explore the secrets of the moor in the entire adventure world with the research kit. Box includes researcher gadgets and researcher manual. - Moor whisperer pass: CHF 5.00 Puzzle fun at the 17 experience stations on the Great Moor Circular Trail. Moor whisperer pass includes surprise gift. - Söpplis Explorer OL Pass: CHF 5.00 OL pass including surprise gift for Söpplis Explorer OL in the Mooraculum Adventure Playground. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Rossweid mountain station - Fireplace Destination Destination Rossweid mountain station Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (16%) Gravel (20%) Trail (28%) Path (36%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Rossweid - Ski Hut Schwarzenegg - Türndlimoos - Grossgfäl - Turmschwand - Alp Salwide - Rossweid Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Nature highlight - Refreshment stop Equipment Good footwear, rain jacket & sufficient drinking water for the way belong to every hike. More tips for safe hiking, information about mother cow herds and livestock guardian dogs, and much more can be found on the website of . Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch lies in the heart of Switzerland, centrally located between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Sörenberg via main road 10 towards Schüpfheim and from there towards Flühli Sörenberg. From Giswil via the panoramic road / Glaubenbielen Pass to Sörenberg. Plan your route using the Read more **Parking**A paid parking lot is available at the valley station of the Rossweid gondola lift. Read more **Public transportation**You can reach Sörenberg by public transport via Schüpfheim (Bern-Lucerne train line). From Schüpfheim, take the PostBus to Sörenberg "Post". Plan your trip with the . Read more Additional information Sörenberg Mountain Railways AG Hinterschöniseistrasse 4 CH-6174 Sörenberg Phone +41 (0)41 488 21 21 Read more Author Bergbahnen Sörenberg AG Organization UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch License (master data) Bergbahnen Sörenberg AG Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The researcher experience becomes even more exciting with its own researcher box. And the accompanying moor whisperer pass offers puzzle fun for young and old as well as a mysterious reward! What are you waiting for, moor researchers? Read more Safety guidelines In the Alp Salwide area there is a mother cow herd. Behave quietly, do not scare the animals or frighten them. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - other events - Gastronomy - Culinary delights - Place of interest - Fireplace - Car park - Skiing area - Tours 14.18 km - Theme trail 1.36 km - Theme trail 2.87 km - Theme trail Contact 6174 Sörenberg Download GPX file - -