--- title: "Hike Entlen - Castle Chapel" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/hike-entlen-castle-chapel" description: "The hiking route starts at the Entlebuch train station and leads directly to the riverbed of the Große Entlen, which gave the valley its name. You walk through the forest and listen to the babbling of the river. At Farbschachen is the versatile energy playground with a barbecue area. On the next short stretch, you cross the Entlen twice via a charming wooden bridge. Two info boards offer fascinating information about the former small hydroelectric power plant. After crossing the main road, you reach Farbsäge and shortly after enter the unique 19th-century Kanalweg. The impressive canal winds along the rock walls. Once the terrain opens up again, you will even come across a climbing garden and a barbecue area. At the canal entrance, you find a wetlands area of national significance. Then follows a steep climb through the forest up to the former castle site with the chapel. Cuboid stones were found as relics of a former castle. The barons of Wolhusen built a stronghold on the hill above the confluence of the Entlen and the Burgbach. On its ruins stands a chapel, inaugurated in 1975. On the way back, the romantic Burgbach draws attention first; in the Bachwil area, the wind turbines to the right are fascinating." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3021236/9ffd82e52d83520c1a8e218c45395eda533bfabc420092407b365c1307642c2f/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Hike Entlen - Castle Chapel =========================== - Tip - 4.73 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: very easy - Hike Wild and tame water. The hiking route starts at the Entlebuch train station and leads directly to the riverbed of the Große Entlen, which gave the valley its name. You walk through the forest and listen to the babbling of the river. At Farbschachen is the versatile with a barbecue area. On the next short stretch, you cross the Entlen twice via a charming wooden bridge. Two info boards offer fascinating information about the former . After crossing the main road, you reach Farbsäge and shortly after enter the unique 19th-century Kanalweg. The impressive canal winds along the rock walls. Once the terrain opens up again, you will even come across a and a barbecue area. At the canal entrance, you find a wetlands area of national significance. Then follows a steep climb through the forest up to the former castle site with the chapel. Cuboid stones were found as relics of a former castle. The barons of Wolhusen built a stronghold on the hill above the confluence of the Entlen and the Burgbach. On its ruins stands a chapel, inaugurated in 1975. On the way back, the romantic Burgbach draws attention first; in the Bachwil area, the wind turbines to the right are fascinating. Read more - 1:30 h - 4.73 km - 152 m - 152 m - 680 m - 832 m - 152 m - - Start: Entlebuch train station - Destination: Entlebuch train station Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (8%) Asphalt (18%) Gravel (20%) Trail (21%) Path (33%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Train station – Rütrimatt – Treie – Farbschachen – Farbsäge – Kanalweg – Burgchäppili – Bachwil - Train station Marking: The route is for the most part marked as a hiking trail, with separate markings for Kanalweg and Burgweg. Read more Tour information - Circular trail Equipment Good footwear, rain jacket & enough drinking water for the trip are essential for every hike. More tips for safe hiking, information about suckler cow herds and guardian dogs, and much more can be found on the website. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch is located in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Entlebuch via main road 10. From Sarnen, drive over the Glaubenberg Pass to Entlebuch. Plan your route using the Read more **Parking**A paid parking lot is available at the Entlebuch train station or Business Park. Read more **Public transportation**You can reach Entlebuch by public transport via the Bern-Lucerne rail line. Plan your trip with the . Read more Additional information Tourism Entlebuch Municipality CH-6162 Entlebuch info@tourismus-entlebuch.ch / Read more Literature The brochure "Hike and admire Entlebuch" is available online at . Read more Author UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch Organization UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The mystical atmosphere along the Kanalweg. Read more Safety guidelines Very steep ascent from the Kanalweg to the castle chapel. Caution when wet: The castle path is to be used uphill only. Path along the canal has a railing only on one side, closed in winter due to falling ice. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Playground - Service company - Tours 12.33 km - Hike 16.85 km - Hike 11.19 km - Hike Download GPX file - -