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Mountain hike over the Risete

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 hours 15 minutesLength: 9.45 km

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch - There is no better panoramic view - the Risete mountain range with the Blaue Tosse is the local mountain of the inhabitants of Entlebuch.

The mountain path is consistently marked with white-red-white markings. The hiking route starts at the Restaurant Gfellen and leads moderately along the Riesete forest to Alp Risete - the ancient hut under heritage protection is a feast for the eyes. Then follows the sweaty ascent to Blaue Tosse, where in addition to a wonderful panoramic view of the Glarus Alps, Titlis, Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, Fribourg Alps, Jura, and some Mittelland lakes, a summit cross also awaits. Treat yourself to a rest and sign the summit register. Chamois and ibex are often seen in the Risete mountain range. The flora is also extremely diverse. The small raised bog with the dwarf pines below the cross is impressive, as is the section on the south side with the bright limestone rocks. Enjoy this fantastic mountain landscape in peace before you start the descent.

At Alpeli (signpost) there is a shelter with a rest area inviting for a lunch break. The remaining descent first proceeds somewhat steeper through the forest, later more moderately back to Restaurant Gfellen.

Route-information

Length
9.45 km
Altitude difference ascent
827 m
Altitude difference descent
827 m
Time required
4 hours 15 minutes
Level technique
Middle
Level condition
Hard
Height profile view map

Tourism Municipality Entlebuch
CH-6162 Entlebuch
info@tourismus-entlebuch.ch / www.tourismus-entlebuch.ch   

Equipment / Equipment rent

Good footwear, rain jacket & sufficient drinking water for the way are essential for every hike.

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

Safety advices

Mountain hiking trail with partly steep sections, to be traversed very carefully under wet conditions, a few sections are secured with ropes and chains, large altitude difference. 

Signalization

Gfellen – Gfelleschilt - Ristetealp – Blaue Tosse – Älpeli – Mittlisthütte – Hintergfellen - Gfellen

Undertake the hike following the described route (clockwise).

Arrival

Starting point
Restaurant Gfellen
Arrival by public transport
Gfellen Timetable SBB
Destination
Restaurant Gfellen

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children >12 years
  • Families

Season

Mai, June, July, August, September, October

Contact

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  
Biosphärenzentrum UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Chlosterbüel 28
6170 Schüpfheim
T +41 41 485 42 50

www.biosphaere.ch

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