Winter hike to Glaubenbielen Pass in Sörenberg

9.62 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Winter hiking
  • 2:50 h
  • 9.62 km
  • 385 m
  • 385 m
  • 1,151 m
  • 1,497 m
  • 346 m
  • Start: Village center Sörenberg
  • Destination: Village center Sörenberg

In winter, when the Panorama road on the Glaubenbielen Pass is closed, you experience pure nature here. The view of the Rothorn chain and the traces of wild animals in the snow make you forget everyday life. Also fascinating: the landslide area, which is clearly visible on this route.

This sporty hike starts in the village of Sörenberg. First, it gently goes uphill from the village center to the indoor pool and further to the last residential building. From here, the path dives ever deeper into nature.

After the rather leisurely start, two steeper sections follow before reaching the Schwändeli/Totmoos plateau. Fascinating: The extent of the landslide at Sörenberg can still be seen on this route. The Laui Sörenberg area is a prehistoric landslide area. In 1910, about 1.5 million m³ of material thundered down the mountain about 40 meters and remained loose. In rainy weather, there is always the danger that the deposited debris will slide into the valley as a mudflow.

On the snow-covered Panorama road, which is closed to traffic in winter, you descend via Emmenwald to the “Bödili” and the Schönenboden valley station of the Brienzer Rothorn aerial cableway. Tip: From here, a detour to the “highest Lucerne” is worthwhile. The Brienzer Rothorn (2,350 m above sea level) offers a panoramic view of 693 mountain peaks. Pedestrians ride the cable car up to the Brienzer Rothorn and back for CHF 15 in winter, here is the aerial cableway timetable.

Back at the valley station, follow the winter hiking trail along the Waldemme back to the village of Sörenberg.

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Village Sörenberg - Indoor pool - Schwändeli / Totmoos plateau - Panorama road - Bödili - Brienzer Rothorn valley station - Village Sörenberg

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Equipment

Good, stable, water- and cold-resistant shoes as well as poles for the necessary stability in the snow are recommended.

Directions & Parking facilities

The UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere lies in the heart of Switzerland, centrally located between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Sörenberg via main road 10 towards Schüpfheim and from there to Flühli-Sörenberg.

The Panorama road over the Glaubenbielen Pass is closed in winter!

Plan your route using the Google route planner.

A free parking lot is available at the Sörenberg schoolhouse. Additional paid parking spaces can be found at the Sörenberg mountain railways.

You can reach Sörenberg by public transport via Schüpfheim (Bern-Lucerne train line). From Schüpfheim, take the post bus to Sörenberg "Post" or "Platz".

Plan your journey with the SBB Online timetable.

Additional information

Sörenberg Flühli Tourism
Rothornstrasse 21
6174 Sörenberg
Phone +41 (0)41 488 11 85
[email protected]
www.soerenberg.ch  

Literature

You can download or order the brochure Winter hiking - Hiking suggestions in the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuchhere.

Author

Sörenberg Flühli Tourismus

Organization

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

License (master data)

Sörenberg Flühli Tourismus
License: Attribution

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Make a stop: At Schönenboden, the aerial cableway runs to the Brienzer Rothorn, the highest mountain in the canton of Lucerne.

Safety guidelines

Please note the following points on the winter hiking trails:

  • Stay on the marked routes
  • If possible, avoid the cross-country ski track. If this is not possible, walk in single file and do not step into the tracks.
  • Plan enough time and monitor the weather
  • Behave quietly, so there is even the chance to see wild animals; observe the animals from a respectful distance
  • Your dogs are also allowed to do winter sports with us, but must be on a leash

  • Take your rubbish home with your beautiful memories.

If nature sports enthusiasts respect the space of wild animals, fewer bans and restrictions are needed, and the natural landscape remains open for real nature experiences. We ask you to be considerate and thank you for that!

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Address

Winter hike to Glaubenbielen Pass in Sörenberg
6174 Sörenberg