Hergiswil - Willisau family hike

Tip
5.32 km long
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Hike
  • 1:20 h
  • 5.32 km
  • 81 m
  • 554 m
  • 635 m
  • 81 m
  • Start: Hergiswil near Willisau
  • Destination: Willisau train station
From the herb village of Hergiswil, the route leads gently without inclines along the child-friendly "Chrüterhäxli Lilli Gwonderwäg" following the Wigger creek all the way to Willisau.

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.

Waypoints

Start
Hergiswil near Willisau
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Old Town of Willisau
Historic Old Town
Destination
Willisau train station

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends 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

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Clothing and shoes adapted to the weather conditions.

Directions & Parking facilities

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

General information about the herb village of Hergiswil can be found here.

More family hikes here.

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)

Nearby

Contact

Hergiswil - Willisau family hike
6133 Hergiswil bei Willisau