--- title: "Napfbergland Route" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/napfbergland-route" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2779819/fe840bdf995c81752a9742dda04750121c4741e4296302e9fd8a2cee11ba9d56/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share 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 via Mittlisthütte-Gmeinwärch is possible. Read more - 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 - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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. Read more 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. Read more 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 . Read more **Parking**A paid parking lot is available at Escholzmatt train station. Read more **Public transportation**You can reach Escholzmatt by public transport via the Bern-Lucerne train line. Plan your journey with the Read more Additional information UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch Biosphere Center Chlosterbüel 28 CH-6170 Schüpfheim Tel. +41 41 485 88 50 Read more Literature You can find the brochure «Bike Guide» in digital version in the brochure shop at Read more 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. Read more 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 - so you will be welcome on your mountain bike! Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Market - Market - Market - Place of interest - farm shop Download GPX file - -