Wissemme trail from Escholzmatt to Schüpfheim

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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 railroad station
  • Destination: Schüpfheim railroad station

Leisurely family hike on the idyllic hiking trail along the Wissemme.

This family-friendly hike starts at Escholzmatt railroad station. Shortly after the level crossing, the hiking trail branches off to the left and leads to Bühlwald forest after a short ascent. It is worth taking a first break here. In addition to two large outdoor tables, the spacious fireplace also has two tables in a covered log cabin. The firewood is also covered and the two barbecues leave nothing to be desired. While the children play on the lawn or in the forest, the adults can enjoy the view of the local mountain Beichle.

After the rest, the hiking trail first leads uphill through the Bühlwald forest and then slightly downhill towards Schüpfheim. From the Lehn area, the gravel hiking trail runs alongside the Wissemme until it flows into the Waldemme shortly before Schüpfheim. Shortly before the end of the hike at Schüpfheim railroad station, the "Sagewäldli" invites you to linger. The spacious playground makes children's eyes light up and adults can also pass the time on the outdoor fitness equipment or at the many tables and benches. You can often watch the funny squirrels here as they swing from tree to tree in search of food.

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Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

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

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 Escholzmatt via the main road 10.


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

A paid parking lot is available at the Escholzmatt train station.

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


Plan your journey with the BLS 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

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Visit the biosphere store at Escholzmatt station and discover many regional specialties.

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Wissemme trail from Escholzmatt to Schüpfheim
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