--- title: "Protective Forest Trail Heiligkreuz" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/protective-forest-trail-heiligkreuz" description: "In Entlebuch, 60 percent of all forests are protective forests. And that is a good thing: without these forests, Entlebuch would hardly be habitable. How do protective forests work? How are they structured? How must they be maintained? At eight stations you will find answers to these questions. Engage with the forest! Sharpen your eye for nature! Understand why protective forests are especially important for Entlebuch! At Oberstole you will not only find an incomparable view but also two fireplaces with wood, a fountain, and a toilet. In bad weather, the Oberstole hut provides shelter. It is open year-round – just like the entire forest, which in Switzerland is mostly accessible. For the return path, you can take the gently descending road via Reistegg back to Heiligkreuz (45 minutes). Or extend the route and hike back to Heiligkreuz via First." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2859679/c1477d0ebc57d3f4c1d0545d2dc72f647a7625c0bc54af1347ce26cd7e5926ff/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Protective Forest Trail Heiligkreuz =================================== - Tip - 1.93 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Theme trail Protective forests prevent avalanches from starting, stabilize slopes, slow down falling rocks, and regulate the water balance. In Entlebuch, 60 percent of all forests are protective forests. And that is a good thing: without these forests, Entlebuch would hardly be habitable. How do protective forests work? How are they structured? How must they be maintained? At eight stations you will find answers to these questions. Engage with the forest! Sharpen your eye for nature! Understand why protective forests are especially important for Entlebuch! At Oberstole you will not only find an incomparable view but also two fireplaces with wood, a fountain, and a toilet. In bad weather, the Oberstole hut provides shelter. It is open year-round – just like the entire forest, which in Switzerland is mostly accessible. For the return path, you can take the gently descending road via Reistegg back to Heiligkreuz (45 minutes). Or extend the route and hike back to Heiligkreuz via First. Read more - 0:41 h - 1.93 km - 171 m - 2 m - 1,116 m - 1,287 m - 171 m - - Start: Heiligkreuz - Destination: Oberstollen Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (4%) Trail (96%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Nature highlight Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch lies in the heart of Switzerland, centrally between Bern and Lucerne. You reach Heiligkreuz via main road 10 towards Schüpfheim. From Hasle or Schüpfheim, drive to Heiligkreuz. Read more **Parking**There are several free parking spaces available in Heiligkreuz. Read more **Public transportation**You can reach Heiligkreuz by public transport via Schüpfheim (Bern-Luzern train line). From Hasle, take the post bus to Heiligkreuz. Plan your journey with the . Read more Additional information Do you want to experience the effect of a protective forest yourself? At the sliding model on the Schwandalpweiher in Flühli, you have the opportunity to do so. Read more Author UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch Organization UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Plan enough time in Heiligkreuz. The church, soul bridge, power tree, and Wurzilla fairy tale trail are worthwhile places and paths on site. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Museum - Places of interest - Tours 0.32 km - Theme trail 1.42 km - Theme trail 1.23 km - Theme trail Download GPX file - - - -