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title: "Circular hike Luthern - Ober Scheidegg"
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description: "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."
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Circular hike Luthern - Ober Scheidegg
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- 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 . 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.

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

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Pavements

Street (26%)

Asphalt (3%)

Trail (71%)

Best to visit

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Directions

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

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Tour information

- Circular trail

Equipment

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

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Parking**Parking spaces are available

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**Public transportation**From Zell station by post bus to Luthern Dorf

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Additional information

How's the weather?  you can access the webcams.

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Author

Willisau Tourismus

Organization

Willisau Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

- The cozy  with garden seating in the center of Luthern
- Luthern with regional specialties

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Map

Swisstopo 3321 T 1:50,000

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