Ahorn - Napf - Luthern Bad

Tip
14.76 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Hike
  • 4:50 h
  • 14.76 km
  • 535 m
  • 799 m
  • 874 m
  • 1,405 m
  • 531 m
  • Start: Ahorn
  • Destination: Luthern Bad

This high-altitude hike follows the cantonal border with continuous ups and downs, offering scenic views to the summit of the Napf and down into the Luthertal.

The path is well signposted along the border trail “Schweiz Mobil Route 65” over hill chains to the 1406 m high summit. Various rest areas invite you to picnic along the way. From the Napf, there is a magnificent panoramic view of the Alps, the Jura, and the Swiss Plateau. The path leads steeply via Trachselegg to Luthern Bad, from where we take the post bus to Zell, where we change to the train.

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The route is excellently signposted; follow the signs "Grenzpfad Napfbergland 65" towards Napf. 

From the Napf, the route descends via Trachselegg to Luthern Bad.

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Good footwear
  • Hiking poles are recommended
  • Camera 
  • Day backpack

Directions & Parking facilities

With the hiking bus from Huttwil to Ahorn

From Luthern Bad by post bus to Zell or Hüswil

Additional information

A visit to the Arm and Foot Bath in Luthern Bad is worthwhile

Gasthaus Hirschen Luthern Bad

For the experience report with insider information.

Author

Anna Rey

Organization

Willisau Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

  • From May 1 to October 31, on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, the hiking bus runs; advance booking is necessary
  • The route can also be ended at Menzberg, Hübeli near Hergiswil, or Holzwegen; check the bus schedule!

Nearby

Contact

Ahorn - Napf - Luthern Bad
4952 Eriswil