---
title: "Circular hike Gettnau – Ohmstal"
url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/circular-hike-gettnau-ohmstal"
description: "From Gettnau, we follow the Luthern for a short stretch before going steeply uphill through a forest towards Ohmstal. Already, there are first beautiful distant views, and we also spot the Kurhaus Ohmstal with its orange shutters. The small detour to the cozy restaurant is worth it, and freshly strengthened, the route continues over hills and fields towards Gallis up to Hünkihof. From there, there are various options to return to Gettnau. One nice variant first leads towards Zell, at the Bründlen farm the path turns towards Gettnau."
language: "en"
type: "SportsActivityLocation"
image: "https://dam.destination.one/2860347/b23c008a93791d7bc70acacd7907be3e082484881c8dc48e6c06927f397424f0/.jpg"
breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour"
---

GPX

Share

Circular hike Gettnau – Ohmstal
===============================

- Tip
- 12.77 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: easy
- Great panorama
- Winter hiking
- Hike

This four-season route is also nice to walk in winter and mainly leads over hills and fields with beautiful views in all directions.

From Gettnau, we follow the Luthern for a short stretch before going steeply uphill through a forest towards Ohmstal. Already, there are first beautiful distant views, and we also spot the Kurhaus Ohmstal with its orange shutters. The small detour to the cozy restaurant is worth it, and freshly strengthened, the route continues over hills and fields towards Gallis up to Hünkihof. From there, there are various options to return to Gettnau. One nice variant first leads towards Zell, at the Bründlen farm the path turns towards Gettnau.

Read more

- 3:35 h
- 12.77 km
- 240 m
- 240 m
- 528 m
- 742 m
- 214 m
- 
- Start: Gettnau train station
- Destination: Gettnau train station

Good to know
------------

Pavements

Street (9%)

Asphalt (28%)

Trail (33%)

Path (30%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Directions

Gettnau - Niderwil - Kleinlörzigen - (Ohmstal for restaurant visit) - Gallis - Hünkihof - follow signposts towards **Zell** - Gettnau

Read more

Tour information

- Circular trail
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

- Clothing appropriate for the weather
- Good footwear
- Walking poles are recommended
- Daypack

Read more

Directions & Parking facilities

**Parking**Paid parking at the station.

Read more

**Public transportation**By BLS to Gettnau

Read more

Additional information

The path is not marked as a winter hiking trail

Read more

Author

Willisau Tourismus

Organization

Willisau Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The route can be customized as desired. Depending on the ground conditions and weather, you can walk more along the road (there is very little traffic) or spontaneously take a shortcut.

Read more

Map

Hiking map Swisstopo 234 T

Read more

Nearby
------

View on map

- Tours
    
    16.30 km
    
    
    - Hike
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    11.14 km
    
    
    - Hike
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    7.79 km
    
    
    - Hike

Download GPX file

- 
-