Circular route Willisau-Hergiswil-Menzberg (Menzberg Panorama Route)

Tip
39.96 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Great panorama
E-Bike
bike tour
Tour
  • 3:50 h
  • 39.96 km
  • 1,034 m
  • 1,034 m
  • 558 m
  • 1,104 m
  • 546 m
  • Start: Willisau Untertor
  • Destination: Willisau Untertor
On well-marked bike paths, the varied route leads to Menzberg with the wonderful panorama and over gentle hills back to Willisau.

We start in the beautiful old town of Willisau towards Untertor/train station. After Untertor, turn right onto the Herzschlaufe 399, where the first climb towards Vorberg already follows. With the Napf ahead, we ride on the ridge towards Vorberg and Mörisegg before descending to Hergiswil.  

Continuing on asphalt and gravel roads along Herzschlaufe 399 to the Wiggernhütte. Here we are at one of the many starting points for hikes on the Napf, as well as at the southernmost point of our tour. Then we descend swiftly through the «hell» valley downwards before the steep climb to Menzberg begins. Upon arriving at the Oberlehn Menzberg viewpoint, we enjoy the magnificent panoramic view from the Jura over the Alps to the Black Forest.

After the well-deserved rest at the Gasthof Menzberg, we ride back to Oberlehn. There we turn onto the Mountainbike route 77, which leads us back towards Hergiswil b. From there we know the way and master the final climb on the Vorberg brilliantly before turning left back into the old town of Willisau.

Waypoints

Start
Willisau Untertor
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Old Town of Willisau
Historic Old Town
Destination
Willisau Untertor

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Trail

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

From Willisau, follow Herzschlaufe 399 via Hergiswil to Menzberg. The return route leads directly on the Mountainbike route 77 to Willisau.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Summit

Directions & Parking facilities

Exit Willisau on the A2.
At the train station, Schlossfeld or at the Festhalle (subject to fees).
With the BLS to Willisau.

Additional information

Author

Willisau Tourismus

Organization

Willisau Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Nearby

Contact

Circular route Willisau-Hergiswil-Menzberg (Menzberg Panorama Route)
6130 Willisau