Grenzpfad Napfbergland, Stage 5/6

Marbachegg and the Brienzer Rothorn are climbed from the north. Surprising panoramic views of the Alps open up to the south. Delicious meringues sweeten the ridge walk, which also runs through the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere.

A long day in the mountains begins at the Marbach LU, Dorf bus stop: around 25 kilometres and 2,300 metres of ascent lie ahead before the route reaches Brienzer Rothorn. From the village, the hiking trail climbs along the Schonbach, through woodland and across open slopes to Marbachegg. Right beside the trail, the Bergrestaurant Marbachegg provides an opportunity for an early break.

Beyond Marbachegg, a lengthy series of ups and downs follows. Before Oberhachegg, the trail becomes a mountain path and leads through patches of woodland and across pastures down to Kemmeribodenbad; shortly before reaching it, the route follows the Kleine Emme for a while. The decisive, long climb out of the valley then begins. Meadows and pastures initially dominate the landscape, while the surroundings become more open higher up.

In the final third, the mountain path leads across Blattenegg and through Lättgässli. Shortly before the finish, the route reaches its highest point near Schongütsch at around 2,270 m. From there, it is only a short distance to the destination of Brienzer Rothorn, with the public transport stop of the same name just a few steps away.