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description: "The well-signposted route passes horse farms and leads through a forest to the Kastelen castle ruins, where there are also barbecue areas and restroom facilities. The path continues to the Agrovision organic farm with a restaurant, farm shop, and a large playground. (Closed on Monday and Tuesday). The remainder of the hike follows the Planet Trail to Willisau. As a crowning conclusion, the Hasenburg outdoor pool invites hikers to cool off in summer. The path is only partly suitable for strollers as the forest section to the castle ruins is a narrow trail."
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Gettnau - Willisau
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- 7.79 km long
- Difficulty: easy
- Hike

The varied hike is also ideal for families. Points of interest along the way include the Kastelen castle ruins and the Agrovision Burgrain organic farm.

The well-signposted route passes horse farms and leads through a forest to the Kastelen castle ruins, where there are also barbecue areas and restroom facilities. The path continues to the Agrovision organic farm with a restaurant, farm shop, and a large playground. (Closed on Monday and Tuesday).

The remainder of the hike follows the Planet Trail to Willisau. As a crowning conclusion, the Hasenburg outdoor pool invites hikers to cool off in summer.

The path is only partly suitable for strollers as the forest section to the castle ruins is a narrow trail.

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- 2:00 h
- 7.79 km
- 178 m
- 168 m
- 526 m
- 649 m
- 123 m
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- Start: Gettnau train station
- Destination: Willisau train station

Waypoints
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Start

Start

Gettnau train station

- Castle

- Fireplace

- farm shop

- Historic Old Town

Destination

Destination

Willisau train station

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Good to know
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Pavements

Street (32%)

Trail (68%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Gettnau train station - Wannern riding stable - Kastelen castle ruins – Agrovision Burgrain - Planet Trail to Willisau

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Tour information

- Culturally interesting
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Good footwear
- Hiking poles are recommended
- Camera
- Daypack

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Public transportation**By train to Gettnau

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Additional information

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Author

Willisau Tourismus

Organization

Willisau Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

- with beautiful views
- with organic farm, farm shop, and Swiss agricultural museum
- in Willisau

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Map

Hiking map Swisstopo 234T Willisau

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