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Wurzilla fairytale trail

Theme trail
Time required: 30 minutesLength: 1.42 km

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch   - You wander through the forest on the fairytale trail and hear the adventures of Wurzilla (literally: Rootilla), a little root child. Embark on a search for the dragon, a symbol of the healing powers strongly felt in nature.

The Wurzilla fairytale trail follows the trail of the main character Wurzilla in the fairytale book of the same name. Wurzilla is snatched from the ground as a small root and encounters various creatures on her subsequent search for the dragon, who help her on her way with gifts and advice.

The Wurzilla fairytale trail is particularly aimed at families with children aged four to ten. The trail is around one and a half kilometers long and offers great opportunities to play and linger. For example, the oversized spider's web, a giant wooden swing in the middle of the forest. 

NEW Dragon friend - smartphone scavenger hunt family
Cleo the parrot needs help! His friend the dragon is ill. Only Wurzilla the fir tree knows what the dragon needs to get better. Together with Cleo, they go in search of Wurzilla. To find her and heal the dragon, they have to solve all the riddles on the fairytale trail. Equipped with a smartphone, the adventure can begin. The story is narrated and solutions are entered using your smartphone. The clues can be found in real life in the form of original props and tricky puzzles. The Smartphone Scavenger Hunt Family is perfect for families with children aged 4 to 10.

Playing time: 1 to 1.5 hours

Cost: SFr. 35.00 per family

Tickets: The ticket can be purchased online or on site at the Hotel Kurhaus Heiligkreuz.

Route-information

Length
1.42 km
Altitude difference ascent
57 m
Altitude difference descent
57 m
Time required
30 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy
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Tourismusverein Hasle-Heiligkreuz
Heiligkreuzstrasse 31
CH-6166 Hasle
info@hasle-heiligkreuz.ch
www.hasle-heiligkreuz.ch


  • child-friendly

Equipment / Equipment rent

Gutes Schuhwerk, Regenjacke & genügend Trinkwasser für unterwegs gehören zu jeder Wanderung.

Weitere Tipps zum sicheren Wandern, Informationen zu Mutterkuhherden und Herdenschutzhunden und vieles mehr gibt es auf der Webseite der Schweizer Wanderwege.

Signalization

Shortly after the Hotel Kurhaus Heiligkreuz the fairytale trail leads into the forest. The first section of the 1.5 km circular trail leads through the forest. Shortly before you leave the forest via a short suspension bridge, you reach a small pond with an enchanting view of the Heiligkreuzplace of pilgrimage. On leaving the forest, follow the trail until you reach the road. Turn right here and follow the road, which takes you back to the Kurhaus Heiligkreuz.

 Duration: 2 hours (pure walking 30 minutes)

Infrastructure

  • Playground
  • Fireplace
  • Toilet

Arrival

Starting point
Hotel Kurhaus Heiligkreuz
Destination
Wallfahrtskirche Heiligkreuz

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children < 6 years
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Families
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Heiligkreuz place of energy

For more than five hundred years Heiligkreuz has been the spiritual centre of Entlebuch. Visitors can find energy and peace when making a pilgrimage, doing sport or just enjoying nature.

Historical buildingHistorical placeViewpointChurch
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Hotel Kurhaus Heiligkreuz

Das Hotel Kurhaus Heiligkreuz liegt sehr ruhig und es bietet eine wunderschöne Aussicht auf die umliegende Voralpenbergwelt.

RestaurantHotelCafé
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch  

Circular hike Heiligkreuz-Farnere-First

Panoramic circular hike with refreshments available on the First.


Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 45 minutesLength: 7.76km

Season

April, Mai, June, July, August, September, October

Contact

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

www.biosphaere.ch

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