--- title: "Circular route Menznau - Soppisee" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/circular-route-menznau-soppisee" description: "At the train station, we cross the tracks heading north and follow the signpost towards Elswil. After just a few minutes on foot, we find ourselves in the beautiful hilly landscape from where we hike towards Geiss. Shortly before the village centre, the path turns left. For those who want to take a break, the detour to Geiss to the Landgasthof Ochsen is worthwhile. After crossing the Soppisee forest, we see the lake of the same name, which rests idyllically in the landscape. It got its name from the bristle grass, which is also called Soppa in the area. It doesn't matter on which side we circle the lake; almost exactly in the middle the path branches off towards Buholz. Walking past charming farms, we reach a bench at Seeburg, from where you can see the Tuetisee, at the bottom of which lies a Hunter that crashed in 1984. After another half hour's walk, we reach the village of Menznau again." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2768392/5a5e991f0c529f9a00f1de0501dfb9fc034e6bd1f6602af547ae28612d12fb4c/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular route Menznau - Soppisee ================================= - Tip - 13.61 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hike This route leads along rather unknown paths over gentle hills to the picturesque Soppisee and passes variety of fields, arable land, and beautiful hamlets. At the train station, we cross the tracks heading north and follow the signpost towards Elswil. After just a few minutes on foot, we find ourselves in the beautiful hilly landscape from where we hike towards Geiss. Shortly before the village centre, the path turns left. For those who want to take a break, the detour to Geiss to the Landgasthof Ochsen is worthwhile. After crossing the Soppisee forest, we see the lake of the same name, which rests idyllically in the landscape. It got its name from the bristle grass, which is also called Soppa in the area. It doesn't matter on which side we circle the lake; almost exactly in the middle the path branches off towards Buholz. Walking past charming farms, we reach a bench at Seeburg, from where you can see the Tuetisee, at the bottom of which lies a Hunter that crashed in 1984. After another half hour's walk, we reach the village of Menznau again. Read more - 3:30 h - 13.61 km - 238 m - 238 m - 566 m - 678 m - 112 m - - Start: Menznau train station - Destination: Menznau train station Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Menznau train station - Nature reserve Destination Destination Menznau train station Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (3%) Street (21%) Asphalt (3%) Trail (73%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Menznau - Geiss - Tambach - Soppensee - Buholz - Buechen - Wermelingen - Seeburg - Menznau Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Refreshment stop Equipment - Clothing suitable for the weather - Good footwear - Hiking poles are recommended - Camera - Day backpack Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Parking**There are enough parking spaces near the train station. Read more **Public transportation**Menznau train station Read more Additional information The route offers little shade and is therefore very exposed in midsummer. Swimming is prohibited at Soppisee. Read more Author Willisau Tourismus Organization Willisau Tourismus Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author A detour to the is worth it! **Reopening after renovation in early June 2021** Since the Soppisee is located in a nature reserve, swimming is prohibited. Read more Map Swisstopo 234 T Willisau 1:50'000 Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Nature reserve - Tours 9.77 km - Hike 14.56 km - Hike 19.49 km - Hike Download GPX file - -