--- title: "Circular hike Altbüron - Melchnau" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/circular-hike-altbueron-melchnau" description: "The hike starts north at the exit of Altbüron at a parking lot with a fountain and seating. Accompanied by the babbling of the Rot, it goes along pleasant paths through fields and trees heading north. We repeatedly see the small dams typical of the Wässermatten, called “Brütschen.” At a cozy bridge, there is the opportunity to refresh your feet in the stream. After about 30 minutes, Melchnau is already in sight. It is evident by the stately houses that we are now hiking on Bernese soil. We cross the village and turn into the forest towards the castle ruin just before the church. After a short and steep section, the first wall remains come into view. Information boards explain the history of this castle; a barbecue area is also available. The route continues through the beautiful forest to the Ischerhubel. From there, the path follows the border trail downward back to the Wässermatten." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2750177/fd7cc318030f514636c0c631c7fc244775a6a3c590e2fc7aba4f059d7026db2a/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular hike Altbüron - Melchnau ================================= - Tip - 6.75 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Hike This pleasant route is well marked with brown signposts and leads entertainingly through the shady Wässermatten landscape and past the ruin of Grünenberg nestled in the forest. The hike starts north at the exit of Altbüron at a parking lot with a fountain and seating. Accompanied by the babbling of the Rot, it goes along pleasant paths through fields and trees heading north. We repeatedly see the small dams typical of the Wässermatten, called “Brütschen.” At a cozy bridge, there is the opportunity to refresh your feet in the stream. After about 30 minutes, Melchnau is already in sight. It is evident by the stately houses that we are now hiking on Bernese soil. We cross the village and turn into the forest towards the castle ruin just before the church. After a short and steep section, the first wall remains come into view. Information boards explain the history of this castle; a barbecue area is also available. The route continues through the beautiful forest to the Ischerhubel. From there, the path follows the border trail downward back to the Wässermatten. Read more - 1:45 h - 6.75 km - 115 m - 114 m - 500 m - 614 m - 114 m - - Start: Altbüron - Destination: Altbüron Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The circular route is well signposted Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Culturally interesting - Refreshment stop Equipment - Weather-appropriate clothing - Good footwear - Hiking poles are recommended - Camera - Day backpack Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** Altbüron is located between St. Urban and Zell Read more **Parking** Free parking spaces are available Read more **Public transportation** By to the Altbüron Halde stop Read more Additional information Further information about nature experiences on the circular route and the Wässermatten can be found at the . Read more Author Willisau Tourismus Organization Willisau Tourismus Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author - - The church in Melchnau with the charming wooden storehouse - Barbecue area at the ruin of Grünenberg Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Direct sales - Tours 8.38 km - Hike Download GPX file - -