Circular hike Willisau - Ostergau

Tip
8.84 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Great panorama
Hike
  • 2:30 h
  • 8.84 km
  • 219 m
  • 219 m
  • 548 m
  • 717 m
  • 169 m
  • Start: Willisau station
  • Destination: Willisau station

This varied hike offers not only beautiful views but also an interesting insight into the Ostergau pond landscape.

If you are looking for a half-day circular hike from Willisau station, you are in the right place. First, the path leads along the forest nature trail to a hill with a beautiful view of the Alps, then it goes down to the idyllic ponds.

From Willisau station, first follow the signpost "Grosswangen." At the Ostergauer roundabout, follow the forest nature trail to Ankeloch. From there, the path continues east on the ridge "Chlämphöchi." Soon you can see the ponds down below in the plain. The path makes a right turn before Aeschhof and leads down to Ostergauermoos. From there, the path follows the Way of St. James back to Willisau.

Waypoints

Start
Willisau station
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Old Town of Willisau
Historic Old Town
Destination
Willisau station

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Trail

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Willisau - Ankeloch - Chlämphöchi - Ostergauermoos - Willisau

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Nature Highlight

Equipment

  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Good footwear
  • Hiking poles are recommended
  • Camera
  • Daypack

Directions & Parking facilities

There are paid parking spaces at Willisau station
Train to Willisau

Additional information

Author

Willisau Tourismus

Organization

Willisau Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

  • Several possibilities for a cozy picnic along the way
  • Opportunity for refreshments before or after the hike in Willisau
  • Historic old town of Willisau

Map

Hiking map Willisau Swisstopo 234T

Nearby

Contact

Circular hike Willisau - Ostergau
6130 Willisau