- 2:05 h
- 8.04 km
- 60 m
- 60 m
- 542 m
- 593 m
- 51 m
- Start: Post Kerns
- Destination: Post Kerns
From the Post Kerns, the path leads along Untergasse to Holzbau Bucher and circles the settlement over Huwel – Rüti to Kägiswilerstrasse. Here it crosses the Kernmattbach and climbs up to the florist in Windeggli. The hike continues to Siebeneich to the chapel built in 1722 in Hostettli, which is dedicated to the “weeping Mother of God of Budapest.” Therefore, it is regularly visited as a place of pilgrimage by Hungarians living in Switzerland.
From Hostettli, the path takes a shortcut eastwards along the forest edge and reaches directly the lane in the Kernwald, which leads to Zubersrüti. Here, a generously equipped picnic area with a fireplace invites you to linger. It is located right in the realm of the “Chärwald robbers,” who tell incredible stories along an exciting experience trail.
Five minutes from the picnic area, you will discover the idyllic Gerzensee, which radiates surprising natural charms in the different seasons.
Past Brandgütsch, the forest lane leads to Hübel and across Ribeten – Mühlimatt cross-country back to Kerns.
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Directions
From the Kerns post office, the trail leads along Untergasse to Holzbau Bucher and circles the settlement via Huwel - Rüti to Kägiswilerstrasse. Here it crosses the Kernmattbach stream and climbs up to the flower nursery in Windeggli. The hike continues to Siebeneich as far as the chapel in Hostettli, built in 1722 and dedicated to the "weeping Mother of God of Budapest". This is why it is regularly visited as a place of pilgrimage by Hungarians living in Switzerland.
From Hostettli, the trail takes a shortcut eastwards along the edge of the forest and leads directly to the small road into the core forest, which leads to Zubersrüti. Here, a spacious picnic area with a fireplace invites you to linger. This is in the middle of the realm of the "Chärwaldräuber", who tell legendary stories on a varied adventure trail.
Five minutes from the picnic area, you will discover the idyllic Lake Gerzen, which exudes surprising natural charm at different times of the year.
The forest road leads past Brandgütsch to Hübeli and via Ribeten-Mühlimatt cross-country back to Kerns.
Tour information
Loop Road
Nature Highlight
Directions & Parking facilities
From Lucerne through the tunnel onto the A8 towards Interlaken, change to Sarnen and then continue on the A8 until the exit, Sarnen Nord, Kerns. Use the left lane at the exit towards Kerns.
From Interlaken via Brünig on the A8 to exit Sarnen Nord, Kerns. At the exit, merge right and turn off towards Kerns.
Author
Obwalden Tourismus
Organization
Obwalden Tourismus
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