Bramboden–Napf

From Bramboden, the steady ascent leads through the rolling hills of the Entlebuch, over the Trimlegrat ridge and past a view down into the Änziloch to the highest summit in the Napf region.

The ascent of around seven kilometres begins at the Bramboden, Kirchplatz PostBus stop. In the village, Stefan Wiesner’s Michelin-starred cuisine and the charcoal-making exhibition space provide the first highlights: displays featuring images, materials and sound tell the story of traditional charcoal production. The yellow-waymarked hiking trail then leaves the houses behind and climbs across open slopes to Hofarni.

Stretches of woodland alternate with meadows and pastures as the route leads via Oberratshuse to the Trimlegrat ridge. At Stächelegg, it is worth taking in the view down into the Änziloch, a place steeped in legends of evil spirits. Here, the trail also crosses the border between the cantons of Bern and Lucerne. The mountain inn stands directly on the route.

The final ascent leads through woodland and over the broad ridge to the Napf. At around 1,400 m, it is the highest point of the hike and also the highest summit in the Napf region. After just over two hours, the route ends at the mountain restaurant on the Napf, which can only be reached on foot.