Wissemme trail from Escholzmatt to Schüpfheim

9.12 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Hike
  • 2:26 h
  • 9.12 km
  • 50 m
  • 190 m
  • 716 m
  • 902 m
  • 186 m
  • Start: Escholzmatt train station
  • Destination: Schüpfheim train station

Comfortable family hike on the idyllic trail along the Wissemme.

The family-friendly hike starts at Escholzmatt train station. Shortly after the railway crossing, the trail turns left and leads after a short climb to the Bühlwald. Here a first rest is worthwhile. The spacious fire pit offers, in addition to two large outdoor tables, also two tables in a covered log cabin. The firewood is also covered, and the two grills leave nothing to be desired. While the children can play on the lawn or in the forest, the adults can enjoy the view of the local mountain Beichle.

After the rest, the trail first goes uphill through the Bühlwald and then gently downhill towards Schüpfheim. From the Lehn area, the gravel trail runs along the Wissemme until it flows into the Waldemme shortly before Schüpfheim. Shortly before the end of the hike at Schüpfheim train station, the "Sagewäldli" invites you to linger. The spacious playground makes all children’s eyes shine, and adults can also spend time on the outdoor fitness equipment or enjoy the cozy company at the many tables and benches. Often one can also observe the playful squirrels here, swinging from tree to tree in search of food.

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Street
Trail

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Escholzatt train station - Bühlwald - Lehn - Landbrügg - Sagenwald - Schüpfheim train station

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Good footwear, a rain jacket & sufficient drinking water for the journey are part of every hike.

Further tips for safe hiking, information about cow-calf herds and livestock guardian dogs, and much more can be found on the Swiss Hiking Routes website.

Directions & Parking facilities

The UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere is located in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Escholzmatt via the main road 10.

Plan your route with the help of the Google route planner.

A paid car park is available at Escholzmatt train station.

You can reach Escholzmatt by public transport via the Bern-Lucerne railway line.

Plan your trip with the SBB Online Timetable.

Additional information

Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourism
Tourism Info Escholzmatt
Bahnhofstrasse 16
CH-6182 Escholzmatt
Tel. +41 (0)41 486 01 30
www.escholzmatt-marbach-tourismus.ch

Literature

The brochure "Hiking - Hiking suggestions in the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch" is available from the Biosphere Center or in the brochure store at www.biosphaere.ch/broschueren

Author

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Organization

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

License (master data)

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
License: Attribution

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Visit the Biosphere Shop at Escholzmatt train station and discover many regional specialties.

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Address

Wissemme trail from Escholzmatt to Schüpfheim
6182 Stams