Fuchsboden Trail
Overview
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Distance 5 km
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Duration 2 h 15 min
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Ascent 200 m
Intro
Snowshoe hikers on the Untergrenchenberg can expect to be greeted by the splendid panorama with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau summits at its centre. The loop trail then passes the once proud Längschwang farm and the commemorative stone for popular Federal Councilor Willi Ritschard of Solothurn who died there in 1983.
Description
Untergrenchenberg (1,295 MASL), which can be reached via public transportation, is the starting point of the Fuchsboden Trail.
The trail begins with a steep descent into an enchanted-seeming winter forest: the sun-kissed Vorderegg woodland path intoxicates the senses. The walk continues on the Hintereggweg path to the Fuchsboden Trail signpost.
This path leads along the Längschwang to the former site of the mountain restaurant of the same name. Two great ash trees still stand as testimony to the once-splendid Hof Längschwang. Here you will also find a fire pit and memorial stone to Federal Councillor Willi Ritschard. While still in office, the Solothurn-based politician died at this spot on 16 October 1983. Slightly to the south-east, one can here already see the buildings of the restaurant and farm at Untergrenchenberg. But first there is the valley station of the Grenchenberg ski lift to conquer. This means that there is a sizeable descent and ascent before reaching the trail’s end point.
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 |
Untergrenchenberg
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| Destination |
Untergrenchenberg
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| Ascent |
200 m
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| Descent |
200 m
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| Distance |
5 km
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| Duration |
2 h 15 min
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/snowshoe-trekking/route... |
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