XC Ski Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Loipe Rickenbach
Rickenbach LU
- Distance
- 6.0 km
- Duration
- –
- Ascent
- 150 m
- Descent
- 150 m
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
Get to know Switzerland from its authentic side: far from any main road, the Rickenbach cross-country skiing trail wends its way through the scenic Michelsamt region amid hills, open fields and rustic farms.
The starting point of the six-kilometre loop is Rickenbach LU. It is not directly served by public transport; the start is around 450 m from the Rickenbach LU, Dorf stop. The trail leaves the houses behind and crosses open, gently rising terrain towards Feldenmoos.
The ascent then continues across broad expanses of countryside. After just over two kilometres, the loop reaches its highest point near Bloseberg at around 820 m. From there, the trail descends towards Diegenstal. The return route once again crosses open meadows and pastures, with the houses of Rickenbach gradually drawing closer. A few short counter-ascents bring the total elevation gain to around 150 metres before the trail finally begins to lose height. After just under two hours, the loop closes in Rickenbach LU.
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.
Cross-country skiing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
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.
