Napfbergland Route
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
- suitableDepends 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
Circular trail
Refreshment stop
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
- Getting there
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.
ParkingA paid parking lot is available at Escholzmatt train station.Public transportationYou 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.chLiterature
You can find the brochure «Bike Guide» in digital version in the brochure shop at www.biosphaere.ch/brochures
Author
Escholzmatt-Marbach Tourismus
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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