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Snowshoe trail Heiligkreuz - Kleine First - First

Snowshoe route
Time required: 1 hour 10 minutesLength: 2.37 km

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch -

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Snowshoe route at Heiligkreuz with magnificent views.

The easy snowshoe trail starts at the Heiligkreuz pilgrimage church and passes the Restaurant Heiligkreuz and the former convalescent home of the Ingenbohl Sisters. The next section takes you on the path of the Wurzilla fairytale trail through the forest to the clearing. The trail now leads you beside the ski slope up the sunny north slope towards Kleine First. Once you have reached Kleine First, there are still a few, but somewhat steep altitude meters until you reach your destination, the Mountain Restaurant First.

Route-information

Length
2.37 km
Altitude difference ascent
301 m
Time required
1 hour 10 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy
Height profile view map

UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch
Biosphere Center
Chlosterbüel 28
CH-6170 Schüpfheim
Tel. +41 (0)41 485 88 50
www.biosphaere.ch


Equipment / Equipment rent

Snowshoes and poles as well as good, stable, water- and cold-resistant shoes.

Safety advices

Please observe the following points on the snowshoe trails:

  • Stay on the marked routes
  • Allow enough time and monitor the weather
  • Behave quietly, so you might have the chance to see wild animals; observe the animals at a respectful distance
  • Your dogs are also allowed to do winter sports with us, but must be kept on a leash
  • Take your rubbish home with your lovely memories.

If outdoor enthusiasts respect the space of wild animals, fewer bans and restrictions are needed and the natural landscape remains open for genuine nature experiences. We ask for careful consideration and thank you for it!

Signalization

Heiligkreuz - Restaurant Heiligkreuz - Convalescent Home of the Ingenbohl Sisters - Kleine First - Mountain Restaurant First

Arrival

Starting point
Heiligkreuz
Destination
Bergrestaurant First

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • 50+
  • Groups
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.

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Season

January, February, March, November, December

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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