Hergiswil - Willisau family hike
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This easy hike is perfect for anyone who likes to take it easy. Especially for children, there is a lot to discover at the beginning on the "Chrüterhäxli Lilli Gwonderwäg". After about two-thirds of the way, the Breiten fire pit with playground offers a place to rest. At the end, the old town of Willisau, with its numerous shops and street cafés, invites you to linger.
- 1:20 h
- 5.32 km
- 81 m
- 554 m
- 635 m
- 81 m
- Start: Hergiswil near Willisau
- Destination: Willisau train station
Waypoints
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Pavements
- Street (16%)Asphalt (5%)Trail (60%)Path (19%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- From the village center of Hergiswil, it goes north along the creek to Blüömatt, the start of the "Chrüterhäxli Lilli Gwonderwäg". After that, the hiking trail to Willisau is very well signposted.
Tour information
Refreshment stop
Equipment
- Clothing and shoes adapted to the weather conditions.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Public transportation
Take the PostBus from Willisau train station to Hergiswil LU.
The Untere Schmiede stop is located before the village center, near the starting point of the hike.
Additional information
Author
Willisau Tourismus
Organization
Willisau Tourismus
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
From Willisau train station, a PostBus runs hourly to Hergiswil. (12 - 16 min travel time)











