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Hike from Holzwegen via Oberänzi to Romoos

  • Tip
  • 12.43 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Condition: easy
  • Great panorama
  • Hike

Scenic circular hike in the impressive Napf region.

A fantastic view awaits you on this hiking tip. The first part is comfortably covered by PostBus from Romoos to Holzwegen. From here, the hike starts towards Oberänzi, where you can take a long break and enjoy a great view of the legendary Änziloch. It is not far to the famous Napf, where the Emmental, the Willisau region, and the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere meet. A detour of about 30 minutes (one way) will take you to the Napf. Back at Oberänzi, you then hike via Breitäbnet and Schwändi back to Romoos.

  • 4:05 h
  • 12.43 km
  • 407 m
  • 704 m
  • 792 m
  • 1,348 m
  • 556 m
  • Start: Holzwegen
  • Destination: Romoos

Good to know

Pavements

Street (1%)
Asphalt (31%)
Trail (40%)
Path (28%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

PostBus ride from Romoos to Holzwegen, hike Holzwegen - Oberänzi - Änzilegi - Breitäbnet - Schwändi - Romoos

Tour information

  • Circular trail

  • Nature highlight

Equipment

Good footwear, rain jacket & enough drinking water for the journey are essential for every hike.

More tips on safe hiking, information about suckler cow herds and livestock guardian dogs, and much more are available on the website of the Swiss Hiking Paths

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

The UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere lies in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Romoos via main road 10. From Entlebuch or Wolhusen, drive towards Doppleschwand and Romoos.

Plan your route using the Google route planner.

Parking
A free parking lot is available in Romoos.
Public transportation

You can reach Romoos by public transport via Wolhusen (Bern-Lucerne railway line). From Wolhusen, take the PostBus to Romoos and further to Holzwegen.

Plan your trip with the SBB online timetable.

Additional information

Tourism Romoos
c/o municipal administration
Dorf 32
CH-6113 Romoos
Phone +41 41 480 13 73
[email protected]

Author

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Organization

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

From Oberänzi, you can expect a great view of the legendary Änziloch.

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