Napfbergland Route

Tip
37.01 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Tour
Bike route over the hills of the Entlebuch and Emmental.

The Napfbergland route starts in Escholzmatt and follows the signs of bike route 818 along the entire route. First, you cycle via Vordergraben up to the Chrützbode, where you can enjoy the view over the Emmental hills for the first time. Between Ober Stutz and Fankhus is the turnoff to the Napf. From here you can take a detour to the highest point of the Emmental, the Napf, which is worthwhile because of the magnificent view. At the Berghaus Napf there is a fine rösti as a refreshment. Then it goes down via Fankhus into the Trub. Past the cookie factory Kambly and Trubschachen it goes over the Risisegg back to Escholzmatt.

Connection to the Schüpfheim Panorama Route via Mittlisthütte-Gmeinwärch is possible.

  • 3:30 h
  • 37.01 km
  • 934 m
  • 934 m
  • 732 m
  • 1,220 m
  • 488 m
  • Start: Escholzmatt, train station
  • Destination: Escholzmatt, train station

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Escholzmatt - Bodematte - Vordergrabe - Mittlisthütte - Ahornebode Champechnubel - Ober Stutz - Neubruch - Fankhus - Trub - Trubschachen - Risisegg - Turner - Höch - Bödili - Escholzmatt

The route is marked with route markers No. 818 - Napfbergland Route.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Good equipment including rain and warm protection, repair and first aid kit are always part of an MTB route. Wearing a helmet is of course mandatory and a light is required for dusk.

Directions & Parking facilities

The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch lies in the heart of Switzerland, centrally located between Bern and Lucerne. You can reach Escholzmatt via main road 10.

Plan your route with the help of the Google route planner.

A paid parking lot is available at Escholzmatt train station.

You can reach Escholzmatt by public transport via the Bern-Lucerne train line.

Plan your journey with the SBB online timetable.

Additional information

UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch
Biosphere Center
Chlosterbüel 28
CH-6170 Schüpfheim
Tel. +41 41 485 88 50
www.biosphaere.ch

Literature

You can find the brochure «Bike Guide» in digital version in the brochure shop at www.biosphaere.ch/brochures  

Author

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Organization

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The short but very steep climb to the Napf is definitely worth it because of the magnificent panoramic view.

Safety guidelines

Wear the right protective gear, assess your skills correctly, give way to hikers, stay on the trail and close pasture fences! Orient yourself with the Central Switzerland Bike Code - so you will be welcome on your mountain bike!

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