Snowshoe trail Hirsegg - Chlus

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch -

The well-marked snowshoe trail leads from Hirsegg first up to Alp Schlund. On the left towers the snow-covered Brienzer Rothorn, the highest mountain in Lucerne, and always in sight is the distinctive Schrattenfluh. In addition to the numerous and beautiful pre-alpine moor landscapes, the biosphere reserve is also recognized by UNESCO for its unique karst areas. The Schrattenfluh, the most obvious karst mountain in the Entlebuch biosphere, is part of the strictly protected core zone and one of the most natural karst landscapes in Switzerland.

If the flag is raised at the Alp Schlund, there is something to drink – on beautiful winter days the alpine hut is open and the Entlebuch Kafi schnapps wonderfully warms on cold winter days. After Schlund, the path goes through a beautiful forest section with gnarled mountain pines and spruces. Again and again, you catch a glimpse of the Giswilerstock, the Brienzer Rothorn chain or the "Böli", a rock ridge on the Schrattenfluh and more or less also the destination of the snowshoe tour. The route continues moderately uphill, the forest thins out again, and further rock ridges of the Schrattenfluh appear, especially the Schibengütsch, which is soon clearly visible to the right of the Böli. Past the Böli, the destination is reached very soon, hidden just on the other side is the Chlus hut. The view from the Chlus is simply indescribable: the Brienzer Rothorn chain and the Bernese high Alps present themselves as if on a silver platter. Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, Schreck- and Finsteraarhorn – to name just a few of the mighty Alpine peaks. The long ascent has more than paid off – every drop of sweat, every heavy breath is rewarded with this panoramic view.

After resting or spending the night in the Chlus hut, the snowshoe trail leads back on the same path to Hirsegg. But don't worry, the view makes you forget that it's the same path. On the way back, you look out over the extensive mountain world with Giswilerstock, Nünalpstock, Haglere up to Fürstei and Schwändelifluh. Thanks to the different habitats, the Schrattenfluh has a great variety of wildlife and also special and endangered species. Therefore, the routes should under no circumstances be left, so as not to disturb the peace of the wild animals. In addition, the Schrattenfluh has, besides sharp limestone rocks, deep caves and fissures, which are not visible in winter under a cover of snow. On the marked trail you safely return to the starting point.