Trans Swiss Trail
Overview
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Distance 18 km
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Duration 5 h 45 min
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Ascent 700 m
Intro
Worthwhile tour over the head of the Glaubenbielen Pass with superb views of the Sarnersee lake and Titlis summit. From time to time you meet the pass road but also repeatedly find quiet sections at Alpoglen or Pörterwald.
Description
Sörenberg is located in the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere. Nowhere else in Switzerland can you find so many nationally protected moors in such a small area as here. On the approximately 400 square kilometres, you can immerse yourself in a mystical world: In addition to pristine moor landscapes, idyllic alpine meadows, small mountain lakes, karst formations, primeval mountain pines and deep ditches and gorges dating back to the Ice Age captivate the visitors. The hiking trail leads uphill away from the Lucerne resort of Sörenberg. The view of the Brienzer Rothorn and the Schrattenfluh, one of the largest contiguous karst fields in Switzerland, is superb. The approximately 6 km long mountain range is clearly distinguishable from the lovely Emmental and the Napf area. The mostly vegetation-free cirques (channels) of the Schratten limestone have numerous, widely branching caves. The water seeps directly into the depths through the fissured surface.
After almost an hour's hike, you leave the biosphere area and arrive at the Lochhütte, and shortly afterwards at the Glaubenbielen pass at 1565 m.a. s. l. The view is now complemented by the lake of Sarnen and the summit of the Titlis. Continuing uphill, after another hour you reach the highest point of the stage below the Alpoglerberg at 1733 m.a.s.l.
Next follows the descent. The path dips into the forest, partly with a lovely view, as you leave Sandboden and the Pörter forest behind you. You continue to follow the Altibach stream until it joins the Laui river. From here it is not far to Giswil, where the hike ends after almost six hours. The village is located in the valley area of the lake of Sarnen, at the foot of the Brünig and Glaubenbielen passes. The construction of the Brünig railway and its completion in 1889 marked the beginning of the village's economic boom.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Sörenberg
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| Destination |
Giswil
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| Direction |
One way
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| Ascent |
700 m
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| Descent |
1350 m
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| Distance |
18 km
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| Duration |
5 h 45 min
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| Duration back |
6 h 25 min
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Season |
May - September
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| Theme |
Over a pass, With panoramic view
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