Schüpfheim Panoramic Tour
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch - The varied bike route right in the middle of the Entlebuch Biosphere.
The Schüpfheim panoramic tour starts at Schüpfheim train station and follows the signs of bike route 816 along the entire route. It first follows a short stretch along the road until you cross the Kleine Emme. Through the Luswald, you ride up towards Gmeinwärch. Then it goes past the Hof Obstalde uphill and downhill towards Habschwanden. After crossing the Kleine Emme again, the tour leads through the Chilewald back to Schüpfheim train station.
Connection to the Schimbrig-First-Tour in Hasle or the Farneren-Tour via Hasle-Balmoos.
Important info / closure of hiking & bike path: The Balmoos in Hasle is a raised bog of national importance and a habitat for rare animal and plant species. Peat extraction and drainage have dried out the bog, so that today it is endangered in its important functions as a habitat and CO2 storage. Now the water retention is being improved with structural measures. During the construction work until the end of October 2025, the hiking trail is closed on weekdays during working hours. More info via ProNatura Lucerne.
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 26.69 km
- Altitude difference ascent
- 921 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 921 m
- Time required
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Level technique
- Easy
- Level condition
- Middle
Details
UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch
Biosphere Center Chlosterbüel 28
CH-6170 Schüpfheim
Tel. +41 41 485 88 50
www.biosphaere.ch
Equipment / Equipment rent
Good equipment including rain and thermal protection, repair and first aid kit are always part of an MTB tour. Wearing a helmet is of course mandatory and a light is required for dusk.
Safety advices
Attention, critical sections:
- Steep section from Obstaldenegg to Hof Obstalden.
Wear the proper protective gear, assess your skills correctly, give hikers the right of way, stay on the trail, and close pasture fences! Follow the Central Switzerland Bike Code - this way you will be welcome on your mountain bike!
Signalization
Schüpfheim - Landbrügg - Chrummenegg - Rütmatt - Gmeinwärch - Hof Obstalde - Schüpferegg - Schabuzis - Habschwanden - Hasle - Unterschlund - Siteberg - Schüpfheim
The route is signposted with route markers No. 816 - Schüpfer Panoramatour.
Arrival
Arrival
- Starting point
- Schüpfheim, Bahnhof
- Arrival by public transport
- Schüpfheim, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Schüpfheim, Bahnhof
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- 50+
Season
Mai, June, July, August, September, OctoberContact
UNESCO Biosphäre EntlebuchBiosphärenzentrum UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Chlosterbüel 28
6170 Schüpfheim
T +41 41 485 42 50
www.biosphaere.ch