Circular hike around Finsterwald
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch - Energy then and now.
The easy and short circular hike starts and ends at the Bohrplatte, formerly a natural gas extraction site, today an industrial monument. Here you will find a children's playground, play meadow, barbecue area, four tables, covered shelter, and a toilet.
You first hike along the Fuchseremoos peatland and cross it after a short time to reach the village of Finsterwald. The modern church, built in 1938/1939, especially catches the eye. At the edge of the village of Finsterwald stands a large wood chip hall and shortly afterwards the hiking trail enters the forest. In the Chilewald forest, a short detour allows visiting the Experience Platform «Forest & Wood».
After leaving the forest, the hiking trail leads via Finsterwäldli back towards the village and the Bohrplatte.
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 4.91 km
- Altitude difference ascent
- 154 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 154 m
- Time required
- 1 hour 20 minutes
- Level technique
- Easy
- Level condition
- Easy
Details
Tourism Municipality Entlebuch
CH-6162 Entlebuch
info@tourismus-entlebuch.ch / www.tourismus-entlebuch.ch
Equipment / Equipment rent
Good footwear, rain jacket & enough drinking water for the way are part of every hike.
More tips for safe hiking, information on suckler cow herds and livestock guardian dogs, and much more can be found on the website of Swiss Hiking Trails.
Signalization
Bohrplatte – Wisseneggstrasse – Finsterwald – wood chip hall – forest path to forest road – Fuchsschnellen – Finsterwald - Bohrplatte
The route is almost entirely marked with the signposts "Experience Energy Entlebuch." Exception: In the Chilewald forest, follow the forest road 50 meters to the left, then turn left onto a slightly ascending forest path.
Arrival
Arrival
- Starting point
- Bohrplatte Finsterwald
- Arrival by public transport
- Finsterwald LU, Kirche Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Bohrplatte Finsterwald
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children from 7-12 years
- Children >12 years
- 50+
