Winter hike to Switzerland’s largest moorland reserve

Technical information

Begin of tour:	Sörenberg / Rossweid
End of tour:	Kemmeriboden-Bad
Access starting point:	Train to Schüpfheim and Postalcar to Sörenberg
Access point of arrival:	Postauto to Escholzmatt, and then the Train to Schüpfheim
Technical requirements:	easy
Physical fitness:	medium
Hiking time:	3 h 20 min.
Length:	12 km
Gastronomy:	• Berggasthaus Salwideli • Erlebnisrestaurant Rossweid • Geri's Beizli • Hotel & Landgasthof Kemmeriboden-Bad

Description

Admire Switzerland’s largest high and lowland moor landscapes in the Entlebuch UNESCO biosphere reserve. Even in the winter, a journey through this vast and virtually untouched countryside is an extraordinary experience. Especially impressive is the winter hiking trail that runs from Sörenberg to the Emmental valley. Take the cable car from Sörenberg/village centre to the starting point at Rossweid. After crossing the ski area you continue along a level route through forest and over snowy moorland and pastures to Salwideli. The trail now descends slightly as it goes through a broad valley basin. Rugged mountain ranges line the route, with the Schrattenfluh to your north and the Brienz Rothorn chain to your south and the Hohgant ahead of you. After a loop in the Schönisei area, the route leads directly to Kemmeriboden-Bad. The inn with the same name is known for its legendary meringue specialities. For the return trip all you have to do is catch the post bus that leaves from behind the hotel.

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The careful planning of a tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it. Please take the time to contact the local information centre and enquire about route and weather conditions before setting off. Your intended trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.