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title: "Mettilimoos trail"
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description: "The Metteli trail starts at the entrance of the village Finsterwald and runs over meadows towards Fuchsschnellen, across the Mettilimoos raised bog to Brunnenwäldli, past two large wind turbines to Widen, before returning with some curves back to Finsterwald. Another entry point is located at Brunnenwäldli on Mettelistrasse. At the point \"Steli\" you will also find an alternative trail to shorten the cross-country ski experience. The trails through beautiful nature lead you through romantic forest sections and moorlands in the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. The Finsterwald trail consists of three sections: trail Nesslenbrunnenboden, Wissenegg and Metteli. Trail passes & prices Trail passes are available via the online shop, at the Kassahaus on the Wissenegg trail or at the Nordic Point on the Bohrplatte (open on weekends). Prices Swiss cross-country pass (card format or digital) CHF 160.00 Finsterwald trail pass CHF 50.00 Day ticket Finsterwald CHF 8.00 Children and young people up to 18 years ski in Finsterwald for free Changing rooms & shower/WCIn the former school building (see signposts) there is a changing room with WC and shower. Waxing tableThe waxing table is located on the Bohrplatte in the shelter."
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Mettilimoos trail
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- 12.61 km long
- Difficulty: difficult
- Condition: difficult
- cross country skiing

This cross-country ski trail takes you past the Mettilimoos raised bog and the impressive wind turbines, as you glide lightly over the cross-country trail.

The Metteli trail starts at the entrance of the village Finsterwald and runs over meadows towards Fuchsschnellen, across the Mettilimoos raised bog to Brunnenwäldli, past two large wind turbines to Widen, before returning with some curves back to Finsterwald. Another entry point is located at Brunnenwäldli on Mettelistrasse. At the point "Steli" you will also find an alternative trail to shorten the cross-country ski experience.

The trails through beautiful nature lead you through romantic forest sections and moorlands in the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. The Finsterwald trail consists of three sections: trail , and .

**Trail passes &amp; prices**

Trail passes are available via the , at the Kassahaus on the Wissenegg trail or at the Nordic Point on the Bohrplatte (open on weekends).

 
**Prices**

- Swiss cross-country pass (card format or digital) CHF 160.00
- Finsterwald trail pass CHF 50.00
- Day ticket Finsterwald CHF 8.00
- Children and young people up to 18 years ski in Finsterwald for free

**Changing rooms &amp; shower/WC**
In the former school building (see signposts) there is a changing room with WC and shower.

**Waxing table**
The waxing table is located on the Bohrplatte in the shelter.

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- 2:50 h
- 12.61 km
- 81 m
- 81 m
- 991 m
- 1,031 m
- 40 m
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- Start: Village Finsterwald
- Destination: Village Finsterwald

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Directions

Village - Fuchsschnellen - Brunnenwäldli - Widen - Village

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Equipment

Ski rental and courses at the Nordic Point on the Bohrplatte directly at the Nesslenbrunnenboden trail Finsterwald on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

In bad weather, opening times may change at short notice. Please always check at www.langlauf-finsterwald.ch whether the ski rental is open.

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Directions &amp; Parking facilities

**Getting there**The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch lies in the heart of Switzerland, centrally located between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Finsterwald via main road 10 towards Entlebuch and from there to Finsterwald.

Attention, in winter the Glaubenberg Pass (Entlebuch - Sarnen) is closed!

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**Parking**A free parking lot is available at the Finsterwald school building.

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**Public transportation**You can reach Finsterwald by public transport via Entlebuch (Bern-Lucerne train line). From Entlebuch, take the Postbus to Finsterwald "alte Post." Attention, only a few departures per day. Please check connections in advance.

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Additional information

Cross-country ski trail Entlebuch-Finsterwald
CH-6162 Finsterwald near Entlebuch
Answering machine trail report +41 (0)41 480 40 60

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Literature

On the  you can find details of the route. Detailed information is available at

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Author

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Organization

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Safety guidelines

- Use exclusively the marked trail and observe the signposts.
- Behave considerately towards other trail users and the landscape.
- Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be particularly strong in winter, even in cloudy weather.
- The weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing is very important.

Current information on snow conditions &amp; trail report can be found at

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