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title: "Circular route around Schwändi near Entlebuch"
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description: "This easy circular hike takes you over roots and stones, mostly on forest paths. The path leads around the Schwändi neighborhood and is marked with charming wooden plaques. After a short time, a beautiful pond is located a few meters off the path (southwestern edge of the settlement). Above the pond there is a public picnic area. Especially beautiful is the view from Bitzisegg over the entire valley. In the vegetation-free period (autumn to spring), the variant via Brachweid–Obwidehof can be hiked, which offers a wonderful panoramic view up to Säntis."
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Circular route around Schwändi near Entlebuch
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- 2.06 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: easy
- Hike

Cool forest in hot summer weather.

This easy circular hike takes you over roots and stones, mostly on forest paths. The path leads around the Schwändi neighborhood and is marked with charming wooden plaques. After a short time, a beautiful pond is located a few meters off the path (southwestern edge of the settlement). Above the pond there is a public picnic area.

Especially beautiful is the view from Bitzisegg over the entire valley. In the vegetation-free period (autumn to spring), the variant via Brachweid–Obwidehof can be hiked, which offers a wonderful panoramic view up to Säntis.

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- 0:55 h
- 2.06 km
- 129 m
- 129 m
- 900 m
- 1,030 m
- 130 m
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- Start: Schwändi settlement
- Destination: Schwändi settlement

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Best to visit

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Depends on weather

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Directions

Observe the signage (wooden plaques) on site.

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Familiy-Friendly
- Tour with dog

Equipment

Good footwear, rain jacket & enough drinking water for the trip are essential for every hike.

Further tips for safe hiking, information on suckler cow herds and livestock guardian dogs, and much more are available on the  website.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**

The UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere is located in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Schwändi via the main road 10 towards Entlebuch and from there towards Rengg. Don’t miss the Schwändi turnoff.

Plan your route using the .

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**Parking**

Free parking spaces for two cars at the mailbox facility.

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**Public transportation**

Not directly accessible by public transport.

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Additional information

Tourism Municipality of Entlebuch 
CH-6162 Entlebuch
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Literature

The brochure "Entlebuch hiking and admiring" is available online at .

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Author

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Organization

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Beautiful view at Bitzisegg.

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