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title: "Circular hike Willisau - Ostergau"
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description: "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."
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Circular hike Willisau - Ostergau
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- 8.84 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: very easy
- Great panorama
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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.

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- 2:30 h
- 8.84 km
- 219 m
- 219 m
- 548 m
- 717 m
- 169 m
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- Start: Willisau station
- Destination: Willisau station

Waypoints
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Start

Start

Willisau station

- Historic Old Town

- Nature reserve

Destination

Destination

Willisau station

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Good to know
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Pavements

Street (36%)

Trail (64%)

Best to visit

suitable

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Directions

Willisau - Ankeloch - Chlämphöchi - Ostergauermoos - Willisau

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Nature highlight

Equipment

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

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Parking**There are paid parking spaces at Willisau station

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**Public transportation**Train to Willisau

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Additional information

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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

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Map

Hiking map Willisau Swisstopo 234T

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