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UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch - The quiet after-work route with a special touch: The circular route "Kleiner Susten" offers relaxed ascents, views over the Pilatus range, forest paths through Nagelfluh rocks, and a real insider tip for grill fans.
The route starts in the "Best Tourism Village" Romoos in the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch and follows the well-marked bike route 812. Initially, it goes on a quiet side road towards Grämse, then continues on a gravel road to the highest point of the route: Holzwäge at 1,081 m above sea level. The cozy Beizli invites you to take a break with a fantastic view.
From Farner, the descent becomes more varied again. You leave the asphalt road and follow a meadow path, which soon turns into a shady forest path with dense woods. This section is steeper and strewn with larger stones. A technical challenge that is worth it. Here a real natural spectacle is revealed. The path winds through an impressive gorge shaped by the Nagelfluh and a small waterfall.
Soon after, you reach the lowest point of the route, where two streams have deeply carved into the Nagelfluh. An ideal moment for a short break and exploration of the riverbed, because Romoos is known for gold panning.
After a final ascent, the path leads back to Romoos. If you like, you can stop at the Hotel Kreuz and enjoy a genuine Entlebuch specialty and even recharge your e-bike battery.
UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch
Biosphere Center
Chlosterbüel 28
CH-6170 Schüpfheim
Tel. +41 41 485 88 50
www.biosphaere.ch
Attention, critical section: relatively steep and demanding descent from Farneren to Mühli (Charrweg, this section is also a hiking trail).
Wear the right protective equipment, assess your abilities correctly, yield to hikers, stay on the trail, and close pasture fences! Orient yourself with the Central Switzerland Bike Code - this way you will be welcome on your mountain bike!
Romoos - Weierhüsli - Säumettle - Grämse - Holzwegen - Chienis - Ilmisberg - Farnere - Neumatt - Flüebode - Romoos
The route is marked with route fields No. 812 - Kleiner Susten route.
