Route "1291" stage 5: Sörenberg – Entlebuch

56.60 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Tour
E-Bike
  • 4:20 h
  • 56.60 km
  • 860 m
  • 1,269 m
  • 686 m
  • 1,317 m
  • 631 m
  • Start: Sörenberg
  • Destination: Entlebuch village
On the fifth stage of Route 1291, you travel through the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere. From Sörenberg, you ride past the impressive Schrattenfluh to the village of Entlebuch.

The fifth stage of Route 1291 takes you by e-bike across the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere, one of the largest moor landscapes in Switzerland. The impressive karst region of the Schrattenfluh and the pure beauty of the unique animal and plant world accompany you on your ride today. After the Kemmeriboden meringues, you continue via Schangnau to Escholzmatt, from where you follow the hilly ridges of the Napf heart loop all the way to the village of Entlebuch.

Route length: approx. 57 km | ascent 860 m | descent 1270 m

Waypoints

Start
Sörenberg
© Beat Brechbühl, UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Destination
Entlebuch village

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Gravel
Trail

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

From Sörenberg, follow the route to Schangnau. Then continue to Escholzmatt and finally to the village of Entlebuch. 

Observe the signage on this route. On some sections, there is a partial ban for fast e-bikes (45 km/h with yellow number). Here you can find the traffic signs and their meaning.

When passing farmyards, we thank you on behalf of the farmers for passing at an adjusted, reduced speed.

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Nature Highlight

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

  • E-bike (including spare battery, if possible) and charger for on the go
  • Suitable equipment for your own safety

If you do not own your own e-bike, we recommend «Rent a Bike». Rent the suitable e-bike for you online and conveniently pick it up at Lucerne train station. 

Additional information

Culinary highlights of the 5th stage 

Overnight tips for the 5th stage

Literature

Author

Luzern Tourismus AG

Organization

Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee

License (master data)

Luzern Tourismus AG
License: Attribution

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Try the two culinary highlights of the fifth stage: Hotel Landgasthof Kemmeriboden-Bad in Schangnau and products from Schafbuur and Emscha

Safety guidelines

Please stay on the path and do not ride on meadows and pastures. 

Observe the signage on this route. On some sections, there is a partial ban for fast e-bikes (45 km/h with yellow number). Here you will find the traffic signs and their meaning.

When passing farmyards, we thank you on behalf of the farmers for passing at an adjusted, reduced speed.

Nearby

Contact

Route "1291" stage 5: Sörenberg – Entlebuch
6174 Sörenberg