--- title: "Schüpfheim Panoramic Tour" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/schuepfheim-panoramic-tour" description: "The Schüpfheim panoramic tour starts at Schüpfheim train station and follows the signs of bike route 816 along the entire route. It first follows a short stretch along the road until you cross the Kleine Emme. Through the Luswald, you ride up towards Gmeinwärch. Then it goes past the Hof Obstalde uphill and downhill towards Habschwanden. After crossing the Kleine Emme again, the tour leads through the Chilewald back to Schüpfheim train station. Connection to the Schimbrig-First-Tour in Hasle or the Farneren-Tour via Hasle-Balmoos. Important info / closure of hiking & bike path: The Balmoos in Hasle is a raised bog of national importance and a habitat for rare animal and plant species. Peat extraction and drainage have dried out the bog, so that today it is endangered in its important functions as a habitat and CO2 storage. Now the water retention is being improved with structural measures. During the construction work until the end of October 2025, the hiking trail is closed on weekdays during working hours. More info via ProNatura Lucerne." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2769970/403a3a03f6ea9b6228d3d71310b1187c8eea32310857137cfaec07c4a726ba31/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Schüpfheim Panoramic Tour ========================= - Tip - 26.69 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Tour The varied bike route right in the middle of the Entlebuch Biosphere. The Schüpfheim panoramic tour starts at Schüpfheim train station and follows the signs of bike route 816 along the entire route. It first follows a short stretch along the road until you cross the Kleine Emme. Through the Luswald, you ride up towards Gmeinwärch. Then it goes past the Hof Obstalde uphill and downhill towards Habschwanden. After crossing the Kleine Emme again, the tour leads through the Chilewald back to Schüpfheim train station. Connection to the in Hasle or the via Hasle-Balmoos. **Important info / closure of hiking & bike path:** The Balmoos in Hasle is a raised bog of national importance and a habitat for rare animal and plant species. Peat extraction and drainage have dried out the bog, so that today it is endangered in its important functions as a habitat and CO2 storage. Now the water retention is being improved with structural measures. During the construction work until the end of October 2025, the hiking trail is closed on weekdays during working hours. More info via . Read more - 2:30 h - 26.69 km - 921 m - 921 m - 686 m - 1,151 m - 465 m - - Start: Schüpfheim, train station - Destination: Schüpfheim, train station Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Schüpfheim, train station - farm shop Destination Destination Schüpfheim, 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 Schüpfheim - Landbrügg - Chrummenegg - Rütmatt - Gmeinwärch - Hof Obstalde - Schüpferegg - Schabuzis - Habschwanden - Hasle - Unterschlund - Siteberg - Schüpfheim The route is signposted with route markers No. 816 - Schüpfer Panoramatour. Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Refreshment stop Equipment Good equipment including rain and thermal protection, repair and first aid kit are always part of an MTB tour. 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 Schüpfheim via the main road 10. Plan your route with the help of the . Read more **Parking**A paid parking lot is available at Schüpfheim train station. Read more **Public transportation** You can reach Schüpfheim by public transport via the Bern-Lucerne train line. Plan your trip 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 The brochure «Bike Guide» is available in a digital version in the brochure shop at Read more Author UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch Organization UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author At Hof Rehärze, you will find a charming with homemade drinks and snacks with a wonderful view. On weekends, there is always a seasonal dessert made from products from the farm. Read more Safety guidelines Attention, critical sections: - Steep section from Obstaldenegg to Hof Obstalden. Wear the proper protective gear, assess your skills correctly, give hikers the right of way, stay on the trail, and close pasture fences! Follow the - this way you will be welcome on your mountain bike! Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Places of interest - Museum - Service company - Tours 27.96 km - Tour 27.96 km - Tour 69.18 km - E-Bike Download GPX file - -