Moor Landscape Trail Stage 2: Hilfere Pass

The Hilfere moor landscape is a varied area between the sparsely populated, wild flysch areas (former seabed) and the year-round inhabited moor landscapes of the Swiss Plateau: at higher elevations, alpine pastures with dark spruce forests and flower-rich flat moors dominate the scene. At mid elevations, moor pastures and scattered meadows form a fascinating mosaic. Even at lower elevations on year-round managed farms, large and contiguous flat moors can still be found. Typical scattered settlements are still largely preserved.

The second stage of the Moor Landscape Trail leads back from Kemmeriboden-Bad over the Lucerne border, via the Hilfere Pass to Flühli. As a constant companion, you will see the unusual face of the Schrattenfluh with its steep, rocky slopes. A first rest break is well deserved after the steep ascent at Alp Imbrig. Pack a piece of alpine cheese as a provision for the journey. From the alpine pasture, it becomes quite quiet on the hiking trail. Along the steep slopes, you walk past the Steiwag; the path continues gently with moderate ups and downs. Shortly after Vorder Bättenalp, the path descends into the forest before reaching the extensive, open terrain of Salzbode. Here, you get another fantastic view of the steep peaks of the Hächlezänd. Then it continues towards Hilfere Pass. You cross a flat moor with a rich plant and animal world. Observe the striking, green-colored Wart-biter grasshoppers from the path. Take off your shoes and walk the next 400 meters barefoot. Soft, cool, and moist is the ground – what could be better for your feet confined in shoes?

Then some more leg strength is needed. The descent to Flühli still demands something from tired legs. It is best to take a detour directly to the Kneipp facility Schwandalpweiher in Flühli.

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While walking along the signposted Moor Landscape Trail, enjoying the fascinating natural landscapes, and pleasantly eating the provided lunch at the nicest spots, your luggage travels to the next overnight location. Here too, you enjoy a wide variety – from overnight stays in a tipi on the alpine pasture to a 3*-hotel with a regional 4-course menu – and fall into a deep, restful sleep. Here you find the package offer.