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title: "Circular route Willisau - Menzberg - Ostergau"
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description: "From Willisau station, we head west to the Hotel Mohren and follow the signposts for Menzberg. The road first gently climbs along the Buchwigger, then follows a steep ascent via the hamlet of Schülen towards Menzberg. Along the way, we repeatedly enjoy the beautiful view over the typical Napfbergland. Once at Menzberg, we can treat ourselves to a well-deserved break at the Landgasthof Menzberg. Afterwards, it’s a fast ride all along the main road down to Menznau. Here we cross the cantonal road and after the railway crossing turn left towards Geiss until the Rötelberg junction. We then follow the road until, after a short descent, we see the wetland landscape of Ostergau on the right side, which invites a photo stop. From there, it’s only about ten minutes back to Willisau"
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Circular route Willisau - Menzberg - Ostergau
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- 27.02 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: easy
- Great panorama
- E-Bike

This circular route follows lightly trafficked main roads to Menzberg, the highest village in the Napfbergland. The wonderful view makes you forget all the effort of the ascent.

From Willisau station, we head west to the Hotel Mohren and follow the signposts for Menzberg. The road first gently climbs along the Buchwigger, then follows a steep ascent via the hamlet of Schülen towards Menzberg. Along the way, we repeatedly enjoy the beautiful view over the typical Napfbergland. Once at Menzberg, we can treat ourselves to a well-deserved break at the Landgasthof Menzberg.

Afterwards, it’s a fast ride all along the main road down to Menznau. Here we cross the cantonal road and after the railway crossing turn left towards Geiss until the Rötelberg junction. We then follow the road until, after a short descent, we see the wetland landscape of Ostergau on the right side, which invites a photo stop. From there, it’s only about ten minutes back to Willisau

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- 2:30 h
- 27.02 km
- 601 m
- 601 m
- 551 m
- 1,023 m
- 472 m
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- Start: Willisau, train station
- Destination: Willisau, train station

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Pavements

Street (83%)

Asphalt (16%)

Path (1%)

Best to visit

suitable

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Directions

Willisau - Menzberg - Menznau - Willisau

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Mountain summit
- Refreshment stop

Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Take exit Willisau on the A2 motorway.

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**Parking**Sufficient paid parking spaces are available.

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**Public transportation**Take 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

Since the route is exclusively on paved roads, it is also suitable for racing bikes

Insecure cyclists are better off choosing another route, as this route does not follow cycle paths

The viewpoint "Oberlehn" may not be cycled to; please walk the few meters on foot

Stop for food or overnight stay:

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