- 2:30 h
- 26.69 km
- 921 m
- 921 m
- 686 m
- 1,151 m
- 465 m
- Start: Schüpfheim, train station
- Destination: Schüpfheim, train station
The Schüpfheim panoramic tour starts at Schüpfheim train station and follows the signs of bike route 816 along the entire route. It first follows a short stretch along the road until you cross the Kleine Emme. Through the Luswald, you ride up towards Gmeinwärch. Then it goes past the Hof Obstalde uphill and downhill towards Habschwanden. After crossing the Kleine Emme again, the tour leads through the Chilewald back to Schüpfheim train station.
Connection to the Schimbrig-First-Tour in Hasle or the Farneren-Tour via Hasle-Balmoos.
Important info / closure of hiking & bike path: The Balmoos in Hasle is a raised bog of national importance and a habitat for rare animal and plant species. Peat extraction and drainage have dried out the bog, so that today it is endangered in its important functions as a habitat and CO2 storage. Now the water retention is being improved with structural measures. During the construction work until the end of October 2025, the hiking trail is closed on weekdays during working hours. More info via ProNatura Lucerne.
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Best to visit
Directions
Schüpfheim - Landbrügg - Chrummenegg - Rütmatt - Gmeinwärch - Hof Obstalde - Schüpferegg - Schabuzis - Habschwanden - Hasle - Unterschlund - Siteberg - Schüpfheim
The route is signposted with route markers No. 816 - Schüpfer Panoramatour.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Good equipment including rain and thermal protection, repair and first aid kit are always part of an MTB tour. Wearing a helmet is of course mandatory and a light is required for dusk.
Directions & Parking facilities
The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch lies in the heart of Switzerland, centrally located between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Schüpfheim via the main road 10.
Plan your route with the help of the Google route planner.
You can reach Schüpfheim by public transport via the Bern-Lucerne train line.
Plan your trip with the SBB online timetable.
Additional information
UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch
Biosphere Center Chlosterbüel 28
CH-6170 Schüpfheim
Tel. +41 41 485 88 50
www.biosphaere.ch
Literature
The brochure «Bike Guide» is available in a digital version in the brochure shop at www.biosphaere.ch/brochures
Author
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Organization
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
License (master data)
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
At Hof Rehärze, you will find a charming Hof-Kiosk Rehärze with homemade drinks and snacks with a wonderful view. On weekends, there is always a seasonal dessert made from products from the farm.
Safety guidelines
Attention, critical sections:
- Steep section from Obstaldenegg to Hof Obstalden.
Wear the proper protective gear, assess your skills correctly, give hikers the right of way, stay on the trail, and close pasture fences! Follow the Central Switzerland Bike Code - this way you will be welcome on your mountain bike!
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