--- title: "Snowshoe trail Heiligkreuz - Kleine First - First" url: "https://www.biosphaere.ch/en/tour/snowshoe-trail-heiligkreuz-kleine-first-first" description: "The easy snowshoe trail starts at the Heiligkreuz pilgrimage church and passes the Restaurant Heiligkreuz and the former convalescent home of the Ingenbohl Sisters. The next section takes you on the path of the Wurzilla fairytale trail through the forest to the clearing. The trail now leads you beside the ski slope up the sunny north slope towards Kleine First. Once you have reached Kleine First, there are still a few, but somewhat steep altitude meters until you reach your destination, the Mountain Restaurant First." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2859493/05dbecc7fe9de6a59570dce844ace4d1c21654fc2cedd9fc500a9a042185f69d/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Snowshoe trail Heiligkreuz - Kleine First - First ================================================= - 2.38 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Snowshoe - 1:10 h - 2.38 km - 301 m - 1,130 m - 1,432 m - 302 m - - Start: Heiligkreuz - Destination: Mountain Restaurant First Snowshoe route at Heiligkreuz with magnificent views. The easy snowshoe trail starts at the Heiligkreuz pilgrimage church and passes the Restaurant Heiligkreuz and the former convalescent home of the Ingenbohl Sisters. The next section takes you on the path of the Wurzilla fairytale trail through the forest to the clearing. The trail now leads you beside the ski slope up the sunny north slope towards Kleine First. Once you have reached Kleine First, there are still a few, but somewhat steep altitude meters until you reach your destination, the Mountain Restaurant First. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (16%) Trail (84%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Heiligkreuz - Restaurant Heiligkreuz - Convalescent Home of the Ingenbohl Sisters - Kleine First - Mountain Restaurant First Read more Tour information - Refreshment stop Equipment Snowshoes and poles as well as good, stable, water- and cold-resistant shoes. 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 Heiligkreuz via main road 10 from Hasle or Schüpfheim. Plan your route using the Read more **Parking**Several free parking spaces are available in Heiligkreuz. Read more **Public transportation**You can reach Heiligkreuz by public transport via Schüpfheim (Bern-Luzern railway line). From Schüpfheim, take the post bus to Heiligkreuz. Plan your trip with the Read more Additional information UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch Biosphere Center Chlosterbüel 28 CH-6170 Schüpfheim Tel. +41 (0)41 485 88 50 Read more Author UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch Organization UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch License (master data) UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author You can also return from the Mountain Restaurant First via Reistegg to Heiligkreuz. Read more Safety guidelines Please observe the following points on the snowshoe trails: - Stay on the marked routes - Allow enough time and monitor the weather - Behave quietly, so you might have the chance to see wild animals; observe the animals at a respectful distance - Your dogs are also allowed to do winter sports with us, but must be kept on a leash - Take your rubbish home with your lovely memories. If outdoor enthusiasts respect the space of wild animals, fewer bans and restrictions are needed and the natural landscape remains open for genuine nature experiences. We ask for careful consideration and thank you for it! Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Monument - Fireplace - Fireplace - Tours 3.01 km - Snowshoe 6.60 km - Snowshoe 8.24 km - Snowshoe Contact 6166 Hasle Download GPX file - - - -