Moorland Landscape Path Stage 3: Klein Entlen
- 7:10 h
- 21.36 km
- 1,129 m
- 988 m
- 882 m
- 1,469 m
- 587 m
- Start: Flühli, postbus stop Flühli, Post
- Destination: Finsterwald (Entlebuch), postbus stop Finsterwald, Gfellen
The third stage of the Moorland Landscape Path definitely has it all. Several ups and downs sweeten your day, requiring some leg work. You will be rewarded with fantastic views and a large number of moors. The Entlen moorland, largely drained by the Kleine Entlen, features many small-scale forms. Noteworthy are the extensive flat moors used as meadows. The original farming is still present. The rural architecture also shows many forms: year-round operation with house and barn is represented as well as the simplest alpine stable.
At the start, the first climb awaits, so don't forget the muesli at breakfast. Along the Schwendelifluh you march towards Baumgarte and Finishütte up to First. There you will also find a mountaintop restaurant. You have definitely earned a lunch or something to drink here. On nice weather, enjoy the fantastic panoramic view from the terrace. On one side over Entlebuch towards Napf and the Central Plateau. On the other side, the Entlebuch peaks rise high: Risete, Schimbrig, Äbnistette, Schafmatt and Schwendelifluh offer a fantastic skyline. After the break, you hike downhill towards Schwarzenbergchrüz, shortly thereafter begins the next ascent. Via Neuhütte you head to Schimbrigbad. Here you might smell a somewhat special odor. This is the sulfur spring. Dare to take a sip of the healing spring water. You skip the steep ascent to Schimbrig this time and hike gently downhill via Stilaub to your stage destination Gfellen.
Moorland Landscape Path UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch
Discover here all stages of the five-day adventure through the Entlebuch moorlands.
Package deal
While you hike on the signed Moorland Landscape Path, enjoy the fascinating natural landscapes and eat the packed lunch at the most beautiful spots, your luggage is transported to the next overnight location. Here you also enjoy a wide variety – from overnight stays in a tipi on the alp to a 3-star hotel with a regional 4-course menu – and fall into a deep, restful sleep. Here is the package deal.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
- Postbus stop Flühli - Äschi - Salzbüel - Baumgarte - Und. Bargele - Änggelauene - Angstbode - Schimbrig - Stettili - Stilaub - Gfelle
- The route is marked with the "Moorland Landscape Path" signet and can also be walked in the opposite direction.
- The stages "Glaubenberg" or "Hilferepass" can be connected to this route.
Variant
Heiligkreuz (postbus from Entlebuch/Hasle) as entry and/or exit option to the Moorland Landscape Path.
Short route: Heiligkreuz-Schwarzebergchrüz- Angstbode: 1h20.
Long route: Heiligkreuz-First-Ob. Längegg-Gruenholz: 1h45.
Tour information
Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Good footwear and all-weather equipment are essential. Binoculars, plant and animal identification books, and possibly a terry towel to dry your feet after walking barefoot are recommended.
Directions & Parking facilities
The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch is located in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. By car, you can reach the various stages via main road 10.
Plan your route using the Google route planner.
There are various free and paid parking spaces at the starting points.
You can reach the different stages by public transport via the Bern-Lucerne railway line.
Plan your journey with the SBB online timetable.
Additional information
UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch
Chlosterbüel 28
CH-6170 Schüpfheim
Phone +41 (0)41 485 42 50
www.biosphaere.ch
Would you like to explore the moor with an expert? The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch gladly organizes guided hikes or excursions. Please inquire at the Biosphere Centre: [email protected] or Tel. +41 (0)41 485 42 50.
Author
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Organization
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
License (master data)
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
At the mountaintop restaurant First you have definitely earned a break. Enjoy a fine lunch and the fantastic panoramic view.
Safety guidelines
Mobile phone reception is partially difficult to impossible.
Map
The "Moorland Landscape Path" brochure with lots of interesting information about the individual stages is available at the Biosphere Centre or can be ordered directly here.
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