Hike /Schweiz Mobil
Emmenuferweg, Stage 3/4
SchüpfheimWolhusen
- Distance
- 17.0 km
- Duration
- 4:15 h
- Ascent
- 240 m
- Descent
- 380 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Route type
- One way
01/ Overview
The route
The pristine river landscape between Entlebuch and Wolhusen is an insider tip among nature enthusiasts. The hiking trail leads through a protected riverside area and meets the banks of the turbulent Kleine Emme every now and then.
From Schüpfheim railway station, the waymarked hiking trail initially leads out of the village. Shortly after the start, the highest point of the route is reached near Voglisbergegg at around 720 m. From there, open meadows and pastures characterise the gently descending route, interspersed with stretches of woodland and small settlements. The trail continues via Schwand towards Entlebuch, without any long or steep climbs.
After around seven kilometres, the trail reaches Entlebuch and passes close to Bahnhöfli. Beyond the village, open farmland, woodland and scattered houses alternate. The 17-kilometre hike remains moderate, with around 240 metres of ascent, and descends gently for long stretches. Towards the end, Wolhusen draws closer, and the village is reached at Restaurant Stern. The route continues through the built-up area to Wolhusen railway station, where the hike ends after a little over four hours.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
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Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
