--- title: "Chäppeliweg" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/chaeppeliweg" description: "Since antiquity there has been a trade route over the Brünig via Grimsel and Griesspass to Italy. Evidence for this is provided by the hollow way blasted into the rock between Summerweid and the Brand forest clearing. Until the conquest of the Schöllenen Gorge in the 13th century, this was the only crossing of the Central Alps to the south. Part of the route follows the old Roman road. In front of the Brand forest clearing, you can even see the old staircase that remains from the Alpine crossing. However, more recent finds prove that the Romans were not the first conquerors of the Brünig. A shard found at Brand was dated to 1000 years BC and a small knife made of rock crystal even to 8000 years BC. The castle chapel could also tell many exciting stories. Already since the early 16th century, a small place of worship stood near today's chapel as a memorial against the Reformation. It was probably built in memory of Hans im Sand from Meiringen. He helped many of his compatriots who wanted to remain faithful to the old belief to escape over the Brünig. Before his execution, he was granted a pardon. Instead of being quartered, he was only beheaded. The Chäppeli is also mentioned many times in the diary of a commander during the Twelve Years' War (second Villmerger War in 1712). On the meadow next to the chapel, a parade was held at 5 a.m. every morning and the order to keep watch was given. This meadow still carries the name: Paradner." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2859851/a86a571278863f3cb7d00d63f54e73a125bdeba663913aab0243d2c82d57fdec/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Chäppeliweg =========== - Tip - 5.92 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Hike The landscape traveled on the Lungerer Panoramapath is full of interesting stories and facts. Since antiquity there has been a trade route over the Brünig via Grimsel and Griesspass to Italy. Evidence for this is provided by the hollow way blasted into the rock between Summerweid and the Brand forest clearing. Until the conquest of the Schöllenen Gorge in the 13th century, this was the only crossing of the Central Alps to the south. Part of the route follows the old Roman road. In front of the Brand forest clearing, you can even see the old staircase that remains from the Alpine crossing. However, more recent finds prove that the Romans were not the first conquerors of the Brünig. A shard found at Brand was dated to 1000 years BC and a small knife made of rock crystal even to 8000 years BC. The castle chapel could also tell many exciting stories. Already since the early 16th century, a small place of worship stood near today's chapel as a memorial against the Reformation. It was probably built in memory of Hans im Sand from Meiringen. He helped many of his compatriots who wanted to remain faithful to the old belief to escape over the Brünig. Before his execution, he was granted a pardon. Instead of being quartered, he was only beheaded. The Chäppeli is also mentioned many times in the diary of a commander during the Twelve Years' War (second Villmerger War in 1712). On the meadow next to the chapel, a parade was held at 5 a.m. every morning and the order to keep watch was given. This meadow still carries the name: Paradner. Read more - 1:56 h - 5.92 km - 280 m - 280 m - 696 m - 976 m - 280 m - - Start: Lungern station - Destination: Lungern station Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Lungern station - Outdoor pool Destination Destination Lungern station Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Circular trail - Culturally interesting - Refreshment stop Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** From Lucerne take the A2 south, change in the tunnel to the A8 towards Interlaken, change to Sarnen and then follow the road of the A8 to the end at Giswil. From there continue on the main road to Lungern. Caution: keep right before the bypass tunnel to stay on the main road. From Interlaken via Brünig to Lungern Read more **Public transportation**From Lucerne or Interlaken take the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Lungern. Read more Author Obwalden Tourismus Organization Obwalden Tourismus Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Stop at the mountain inn Chäppeli and play a game of "Chäppeli-Cheglä." Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Historic buildings - Outdoor pool - mountain railway - Tours 9.77 km - Hike 9.50 km - Hike 23.71 km - Hike Download GPX file - -