Grenzpfad Napfbergland

Past the cable car's valley station, the hike leads out of the village in a southerly direction. The first significant ascent to Marbachegg begins on vast meadows. About a third of the way is shared with the mountain-bike flow trail. Towards the end of the climb, the terrain becomes steeper, and the trail winds through narrow turns.

At the top, you will be on the watershed between the catchment areas of the Ilfis and Emme rivers. The views are surprising. Schratteflue and Hohgant form the horizon, and between them, the view opens up to the Bernese Alps with Schreckhorn, Finsteraarhorn and Eiger.

You can enjoy the views on the sun terrace or at the idyllic reservoir before the hike continues leisurely, leading partly along the hillcrest to Ober Hapegg. On well-surfaced paths, the route heads over vast pastures and past isolated forest sections with views of the imposing Hohgant. It's impressive to see how the path was cut directly into the rock on the western slope of the Schratteflue.

Next comes a steep descent into the valley to the banks of the Emme, where you can treat yourself to meringues at the Kemmeriboden baths. The sweet pastry made from egg whites was first baked in the area around 1600 and soon became known throughout Europe. After the short excursion into the canton of Berne, the route ascends again in an easterly direction. Along the steeply sloping meadows, the trail leads back into the canton of Lucerne.

Gravel roads lead along the Schneebärgli to the hamlet of Wagliseiboden and up into the headwaters of the Bärselbach stream. The terrain becomes steeper, and the trees increasingly rare until Blattenegg at 1,635 metres. On narrow paths, the trail now climbs up into the rocky landscapes of the Brienzergrat. Shortly before the ridge, steps and ropes support the ascent between high rock faces.

Once at the top, the mountain panorama of the Bernese Oberland with the turquoise-coloured Lake Brienz emerges on the south side. A narrow path continues along the mountain ridge and the southern slope towards the Brienzer Rothorn. With a bit of luck, you can observe ibex families warming themselves in the sun on this enjoyable hike.

The Brienzer Rothorn is not only accessible on foot but also by cable car from Sörenberg or steam train from Brienz. Up to 690 peaks can be seen here as part of a 360-degree panorama. The Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau are particularly impressive.