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Schneeschuhtrail Hirsegg–Chlus

Snowshoe route
Time required: 5 hoursLength: 10.65 km

Season

January, February, March, 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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This somewhat more challenging tour leads through the stunning landscape beneath the Schrattenfluh and its striking karst formations. The hike ends at the Chlushütte (mountain hut), located at the foot of the Böli, where incredible panoramic views across the Brienzer Rothorn range and the Bernese Alps await you.

The well-marked snowshoe trail first leads from Hirsegg up to Alp Schlund. To the left soars the snow-covered Brienzer Rothorn, the highest mountain of the canton of Lucerne. The distinctive and rugged Schrattenfluh is also in plain sight. The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve was recognized for its pre-alpine moorlands and its unique karst landscapes. The Schrattenfluh, the best-known karst formation in the Entlebuch Biosphere, is part of the strictly protected core zone. It’s one of Switzerland’s most unspoilt karst landscapes.

When the flag is up at Alp Schlund, refreshments are available at the small mountain restaurant – a coffee with schnapps is the perfect drink to warm you up on cold winter days. The trail continues through a scenic forested section of gnarled mountain pines and spruces. Time and again, you can catch a glimpse of the Giswilerstock, the Brienzer Rothorn range or the “Böli”. The snowshoe tour ends at the foot of the imposing rock formations of the Schrattenfluh. The route continues moderately uphill, as the forest thins out. Other rock formations of the Schrattenfluh come into view, notably the Schibengütsch, which is soon clearly visible to the right of the Böli. Pass it, and you’ve made it! Tugged away on the other side, lies the Chlushütte. Every drop of sweat will be well worth it – the panoramic views from the Chlus are spectacular: The Brienzer Rothorn range and the Bernese Alps present themselves on a silver platter. Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, Schreckh

Route-information

Route-information

Length
10.65 km
Altitude difference ascent
717 m
Altitude difference descent
717 m
Time required
5 hours
Level technique
Middle
Level condition
Hard
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Details

Sörenberg Flühli Tourismus
Rothornstrasse 21
CH-6174 Sörenberg
Telefon +41 (0)41 488 11 85
info@soerenberg.ch 
www.soerenberg.ch  

Equipment / Equipment rent

Schneeschuh-Vermietungen

Stöckli Swiss Sports AG
Rothorn-Center 2
6174 Sörenberg
Tel. +41  (0)41 488 17 76
www.stoeckli.ch

Felder Sport
Rothornstrasse 14
6174 Sörenberg
Tel. +41 (0)41 488 12 49
www.feldersport.ch

perDU Shop
Rothorn-Center 3
6174 Sörenberg
Tel. +41 (0)41 488 18 88
www.perdu-soerenberg.ch 

Signalization

Hirsegg - Schlund - Alp Chlus - Schlund - Hirsegg

Safety advices

Wir bitten Sie, auf den Winterwanderwegen folgende Punkte zu beachten:

  • Bleiben Sie auf den markierten Routen
  • Planen Sie genügend Zeit ein und überwachen Sie das Wetter
  • Verhalten Sie sich ruhig, so besteht gar die Möglichkeit, Wildtiere zu sehen; beobachten Sie die Tiere aus gebührender Distanz
  • Auch Ihre Hunde dürfen bei uns Wintersport treiben, zwingend aber an der Leine
  • Nehmen Sie Ihren Abfall zusammen mit Ihren schönen Erinnerungen mit nach Hause.

Wenn Natursporttreibende den Raum der Wildtiere respektieren, braucht es weniger Verbote und Einschränkungen und die Naturlandschaft bleibt offen für echte Naturerlebnisse. Wir bitten Sie um sorgfältige Rücksichtnahme und bedanken uns dafür!

Arrival

Starting point
Sörenberg, Bushaltestelle Hirsegg
Destination
Sörenberg, Bushaltestelle Hirsegg

Suitable for

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • 50+
  • Groups

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