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title: "Circular route Willisau-Hergiswil-Menzberg (Menzberg Panorama Route)"
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description: "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."
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Circular route Willisau-Hergiswil-Menzberg (Menzberg Panorama Route)
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- 39.96 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: easy
- Great panorama
- E-Bike
- bike tour
- Tour

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.

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- 3:50 h
- 39.96 km
- 1,034 m
- 1,034 m
- 558 m
- 1,104 m
- 546 m
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- Start: Willisau Untertor
- Destination: Willisau Untertor

Waypoints
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Start

Start

Willisau Untertor

- Historic Old Town

Destination

Destination

Willisau Untertor

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Pavements

Street (81%)

Asphalt (1%)

Trail (18%)

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Directions

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

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Mountain summit
- Refreshment stop

Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Exit Willisau on the A2.

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**Parking**At the train station, Schlossfeld or at the Festhalle (subject to fees).

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**Public transportation**With the BLS 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

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- The viewpoint "Oberlehn" may not be accessed by bike, please walk the few meters

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    - Historic Old Town
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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