Fürstei - Hike between Waldemme and Sarnersee
- 3:40 h
- 9.34 km
- 710 m
- 690 m
- 1,329 m
- 2,039 m
- 710 m
- Start: Flühli, car park Alpwirtschaft Stäldeli
- Destination: Flühli, car park Alpwirtschaft Stäldeli
Every step is worth it when climbing the 2040 m high Fürstei. From Alpwirtschaft Stäldeli in Flühli, the route starts immediately uphill towards Seewenseeli. The path is easy to walk and mostly leads through the unique moorland of the Glaubenberg. You can rest assuredly take breaks here and there during a short pause to enjoy the mystical natural landscape. The first stop awaits at Seewenseeli. The small chapel with its beautiful benches invites you to take a short break. Enjoy the view of the small Seeli and the fantastic panorama of the surrounding mountains.
Then the ascent to Fürstei begins. Always uphill, the path demands some sweat drops. But once at the top, the breathtaking panoramic view rewards you – the view ranges from Pilatus in the northeast to the Bernese Alps in the southwest. From Fürstei, the path leads steeply downhill through sheep meadows and initially quite rough terrain to Wasserfallenegg. Here you leave the ridge and walk towards Änggenlauenen through forest and meadows on gently descending terrain back to the starting point Stäldeli.
In the Glaubenberg/Wasserfallen area there are various Swiss Army firing ranges. Detailed information and information on shooting dates can be found under "Safety information".
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Car park Alpwirtschaft Stäldeli - Seewenseeli - Fürstei - Änggelauene - Car park Alpwirtschaft Stäldeli
Tour information
Loop Road
Equipment
Good footwear, rain jacket & sufficient drinking water are part of every hike.
More tips for safe hiking, information about suckler cow herds and livestock guardian dogs and much more can be found on the website of the Swiss Hiking Trails.
Directions & Parking facilities
The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch lies in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Flühli via the main road 10 towards Schüpfheim and from there to Flühli Sörenberg. Leaving the village of Flühli, turn left towards "Stäldeli" and follow the road to the end. From Giswil, take the panoramic road / Glaubenbielen Pass to Sörenberg and Flühli.
Plan your route using the Google route planner.
A free car park is available at Alpwirtschaft Stäldeli.
Travel by public transport is not possible on this route.
Additional information
Biosphere Centre
Chloschterbüel 28
CH-6170 Schüpfheim
Phone +41(0) 41 485 42 50
www.biosphaere.ch
Author
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Organization
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
License (master data)
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Have a picnic with a view of Seewenseeli and the fantastic panorama before the ascent to Fürstein.
Safety guidelines
Between Fürstei and Änggelauene steep, partly impassable path, only for sure-footed and experienced hikers.
Important info:
In the Glaubenberg/Wasserfallen area there are various Swiss Army firing ranges. Detailed information and information on shooting dates can be found here. Entering the dangerous area is life-threatening and therefore forbidden. The instructions of the barrier guards must be followed.
Map
Official map of the Swiss hiking trails 1:33,333 "Napf-Sörenberg", ISBN number 978-3-302-33321-2
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