Circular hike Luthern - Ober Scheidegg

Tip
12.35 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Hike

This route leads quite steeply uphill on lesser-known paths to the scenic ridge, which runs from Ahorn to Napf.

From the village, we quickly gain elevation and are soon rewarded with a beautiful view. On alpine paths, we reach the ridge along which the border trail runs. Those who wish can make a detour to the well-known viewpoint Ahorn, about 20 minutes away, where you can be well catered for at the Ahornalp mountain restaurant. Our varied path leads southward toward Napf. Along the way, we also pass the well-equipped barbecue site "Seppi a de Weggere," dedicated to the well-known folklorist Josef Zihlmann. At the Alp Ober Scheidegg, we leave the border trail and begin the descent, which leads us through alpine pastures and wooded sections. Passing stately farms, we reach the valley floor and soon the village of Luthern.

  • 4:00 h
  • 12.35 km
  • 561 m
  • 561 m
  • 769 m
  • 1,212 m
  • 443 m
  • Start: Luthern Dorf
  • Destination: Luthern Dorf

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Trail

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Luthern-Nesslisboden-Chatzerschwand-Höchschwändi-Ober Scheidegg-Gross Scheidegg-Ober Hirsenegg-Luthern

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Equipment

  • Clothing appropriate for the weather
  • Good footwear
  • Trekking poles are recommended
  • Camera 
  • Daypack

Directions & Parking facilities

Parking spaces are available

From Zell station by post bus to Luthern Dorf

Additional information

Pilgrimage site Luthern Bad

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Author

Willisau Tourismus

Organization

Willisau Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Map

Swisstopo 3321 T 1:50,000

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