Hike /UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Seelensteg Heiligkreuz – A Place of Power
Wallfahrtskirche Heiligkreuz
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Duration
- 23 min
- Ascent
- 47 m
- Descent
- 47 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Fitness
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
- Season
- March - November
01/ Overview
The route
A short themed trail leads from the pilgrimage site into a forest of bilberry bushes and ferns. The Seelensteg, a centuries-old sycamore maple and the symbol of the snail invite reflection on becoming, being and passing away.
From the Hasle LU, Heiligkreuz Kirche bus stop, it is only a few steps to the pilgrimage church. Its history dates back to the Late Middle Ages, and a relic of the True Cross is venerated here. At around 1,130 m, the starting point is already the highest point of this short circuit.
The trail initially descends into the forest. There, the elevated Seelensteg leads through bilberry bushes and ferns. Its timber came from trees felled by Storm Lothar. The footbridge represents the connection between two worlds and forms part of a themed trail exploring becoming, being and passing away. The snail serves as a symbol of slowness. Another stop is the Kraftbaum, a centuries-old sycamore maple. Traditional timber harvesting has been discontinued in this part of the forest.
After the lowest point, the route climbs gently again. The forest thins out, revealing open ground and the houses of Heiligkreuz. After just over one kilometre, the circuit ends back at the Heiligkreuz pilgrimage church.
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.
Larches count as conifer forest here.
07/ 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.
