- 2:45 h
- 7.77 km
- 456 m
- 456 m
- 1,116 m
- 1,572 m
- 456 m
- Start: Pilgrimage church near Heiligkreuz
- Destination: Pilgrimage church near Heiligkreuz
The hiking trail in the famous pilgrimage site of Heiligkreuz. Here you can already enjoy a fantastic view of the Entlebuch. The first 500 meters lead you along a tarmac road to the Hundsbode forest, where the Heiligkreuz protective forest trail also starts. Follow this to the Stolehüttli. The barbecue area and great view of the village of Schüpfheim invite you to take your first break.
Cool off briefly at the wooden fountain and you are ready for the ascent through the forest towards Farnere. After the sweat-inducing ascent zigzagging through the forest, you have definitely earned the fantastic view. The section with the steepest ascent is now behind you. After making a note in the summit book, you hike for almost two kilometers through open terrain with great panoramic views towards the First mountain restaurant. Enjoy a delicious lunch or dessert on the sun terrace and enjoy the view of the Schimbrig, Äbnistetteflue and Schafmatt.
From the First, the trail leads you back to Heiligkreuz. On the way, you will pass the Wurzilla fairytale trail, which may require a stop for the children...
Waypoints
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
Heiligkreuz - Reistegg - Stolehüttli - Farnere - First - Wurzilla - Heiligkreuz
Equipment
Good footwear, a rain jacket and plenty of drinking water are essential for every hike.
Further tips on safe hiking, information on suckler cow herds and livestock guarding dogs and much more can be found on the Swiss Hiking Trail website.
Directions & Parking facilities
The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch is located in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Heiligkreuz via the main road 10, about 5 minutes from Hasle and just under 10 minutes from Schüpfheim.
Plan your route with the help of the Google route planner.
Free parking spaces are available in Heiligkreuz.
You can reach Heiligkreuz by public transport via Schüpfheim or Entlebuch (Bern-Lucerne railroad line). From Schüpfheim or Entlebuch, take the PostBus to "Heiligkreuz".
Plan your journey with the SBB online timetable.
Additional information
Hasle-Heiligkreuz Tourism Association
Secretariat
Heiligkreuzstrasse 31
CH-6166 Hasle
www.hasle-heiligkreuz.ch
Author
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Organization
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
It is worth planning enough time at Heiligkreuz. The church, Seelensteg, health trail, power tree and Wurzilla fairytale trail are worthwhile places and paths at this place of pilgrimage and power.
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