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title: "Circular hike Heiligkreuz-Farnere-First"
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description: "The hiking route in the well-known pilgrimage site of Heiligkreuz. Here you already enjoy a great view of the Entlebuch. The first 500 meters lead you on an asphalted road to the forest area Hundsbode, where the Heiligkreuz Protective Forest Trail also starts. You follow this until the Stolehüttli. The barbecue area and great view of the village Schüpfheim invite you to a first break. After a short cooling at the wooden fountain you are ready to start the ascent through the forest towards Farnere. After the sweat-inducing zigzag climb through the forest, you definitely deserve the fantastic view. The section with the steepest slope is now behind you. After signing the summit book, you hike just under two kilometers through open terrain with a great panoramic view towards the mountain restaurant First. Enjoy a fine lunch or dessert on the sunny terrace and enjoy the view of the Schimbrig, the Äbnistetteflue and the Schafmatt. From First the path leads you back to Heiligkreuz. On the way you pass the Wurzilla Fairy Tale Trail, which may require another stop for children..."
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Circular hike Heiligkreuz-Farnere-First
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- 7.77 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: easy
- Great panorama
- Hike

Scenic circular hike with a place to stop at First.

The hiking route in the well-known pilgrimage site of Heiligkreuz. Here you already enjoy a great view of the Entlebuch. The first 500 meters lead you on an asphalted road to the forest area Hundsbode, where the  also starts. You follow this until the Stolehüttli. The barbecue area and great view of the village Schüpfheim invite you to a first break.

After a short cooling at the wooden fountain you are ready to start the ascent through the forest towards Farnere. After the sweat-inducing zigzag climb through the forest, you definitely deserve the fantastic view. The section with the steepest slope is now behind you. After signing the summit book, you hike just under two kilometers through open terrain with a great panoramic view towards the mountain restaurant First. Enjoy a fine lunch or dessert on the sunny terrace and enjoy the view of the Schimbrig, the Äbnistetteflue and the Schafmatt.

From First the path leads you back to Heiligkreuz. On the way you pass the , which may require another stop for children...

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- 2:45 h
- 7.77 km
- 456 m
- 456 m
- 1,116 m
- 1,572 m
- 456 m
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- Start: Pilgrimage church near Heiligkreuz
- Destination: Pilgrimage church near Heiligkreuz

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Pavements

Street (5%)

Asphalt (8%)

Trail (50%)

Path (38%)

Best to visit

suitable

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Directions

Heiligkreuz - Reistegg - Stolehüttli - Farnere - First - Wurzilla - Heiligkreuz

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Familiy-Friendly
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

Good footwear, rain jacket & enough drinking water for the way are part of every hike.

More tips for safe hiking, information about suckler cow herds and guardian dogs and much more can be found on the website of the .

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch lies in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Heiligkreuz via main road 10. From Hasle it is about 5 minutes and from Schüpfheim just under 10 minutes to Heiligkreuz.

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**Parking**Free parking spaces are available in Heiligkreuz.

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**Public transportation**You can reach Heiligkreuz by public transport via Schüpfheim or Entlebuch (Bern-Lucerne railway line). From Schüpfheim or Entlebuch, take the post bus to "Heiligkreuz".

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Additional information

Tourism Association Hasle-Heiligkreuz
Secretariat
Heiligkreuzstrasse 31 
CH-6166 Hasle

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Author

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Organization

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

It is worth planning enough time in Heiligkreuz. Church, soul bridge, health trail, power tree, Wurzilla fairy tale trail are worthwhile places and paths at the pilgrimage and power place.

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