Snowshoe Trail 899: Forester Trail, Seelisberg

A forest circuit above Seelisberg: the Forester Trail climbs to Hoch Flüe and an elevation of around 1,080 m, links scenic viewpoints and explains along the way the various roles performed by the Oberwald.

From the Seelisberg, Hotel Sonnenberg bus stop, the Forester Trail quickly leaves the village behind and enters the Oberwald. Among tall trees, the snowshoe route climbs to Hoch Flüe, one of the viewpoints on the circuit. Shortly afterwards, near Brandegg, it reaches its highest point at around 1,080 m.

The route then follows a wide arc through the forest. Wooden panels describe its protective, energy-supplying and recreational functions, giving the name Forester Trail a tangible meaning along the way. Via Frutt, Teifenzug and Litenfad, denser sections of forest alternate with open areas. Where the trees thin out, views open up down to Lake Lucerne.

At Plattenzug and Schwandli, the gradual return begins. Via Oberfrutt, the circuit steadily loses elevation and eventually reaches the houses of Oberdorf. A little later, the snowshoe trail, which takes just over two and a half hours, ends back at the Seelisberg, Hotel Sonnenberg bus stop.