Around the Schrattenfluh
The unique but demanding route starts in Sörenberg and follows the signs of bike route 817 for the entire distance.
Via Birkenhof - Junkholz you head towards Flühli. In Flühli the first climb on an alpine road towards Hilfern Pass awaits. This first effort is immediately rewarded by the view of the impressive Schrattenfluh, which is unique. You continue towards Wasserfall to Hürnli and then pass the Imbrig Alp (definitely stop and try the fine alpine cheese) to Unter Lochsitli. Via Bumbach you ride to Kemmeriboden, where the climb starts again. Via Schönisei - Schneeberg you head towards Salwideli, where the beautiful moorlands bloom with colorful orchids. Via Südelhöchi you go back down to Sörenberg.
Great insights into this bike ride are provided by the blog post Mountain biking around the Schrattenfluh.
- 5:00 h
- 52.13 km
- 1,745 m
- 1,745 m
- 882 m
- 1,527 m
- 645 m
- Start: Sörenberg, Post
- Destination: Sörenberg, Post
Waypoints
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
Sörenberg - Birkenhof - Junkholz - Steibödili - Bunishus - Flühli - Hilferepass - Hilferehüttli - Wasserfall - Buhütte - Hürndli - Steiwang - Imbrig - Wittenfähren - Unter Lochsitli - Bumbach - Kemmeriboden - Schönisei - Chüblisbüel - Schneeberg - Salwideli - Südelhöchi - Sörenberg
The route is marked with route signs No. 817 - Around the Schrattenfluh.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Wear the proper protective gear, realistically assess your skills, give way to hikers, stay on the trail, and close pasture fences! Follow the Central Switzerland Bike Code – this way you’ll be welcomed on your mountain bike!
Directions & Parking facilities
The UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere is located in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Sörenberg via main road 10 towards Schüpfheim and from there to Flühli Sörenberg. From Giswil via the panoramic road / Glaubenbielen Pass to Sörenberg.
Plan your route using the Google route planner.
A paid parking lot is available at Ochsenweid.
You can reach Sörenberg by public transport via Schüpfheim (Bern-Lucerne railway line). From Schüpfheim, take the post bus to Sörenberg "Camping".
Plan your journey with the SBB online timetable.
Additional information
UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere
Biosphere Center
Chlosterbüel 28
CH-6170 Schüpfheim
Tel. +41 41 485 88 50
www.biosphaere.ch
Literature
The brochure «Bike Guide» can be found in the brochure shop at www.biosphaere.ch/broschueren
Author
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Organization
UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
You definitely deserve a large portion of Merängge at the Landgasthof Kemmeriboden-Bad before the last climb begins.
Safety guidelines
Critical sections:
- Footpath Birkenhof - Junkholz approx. 150 m
- Don't miss the turnoff Hilferehüttli (adjust your speed when descending!)
- Steep passage between Steiwang and Imbrig
Wear the proper protective gear, realistically assess your skills, give way to hikers, stay on the trail, and close pasture fences! Follow the Central Switzerland Bike Code – this way you’ll be welcomed on your mountain bike!
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