Snowshoe route Fankhaus - Luthern (Napf crossing)

4:00 h
8.84 km
459 m
460 m
873 m
1,298 m
425 m
Start: Fankhaus
Destination: Luthern Bad

This trail is not a walk but leads steeply up to the heights of the Napf. The effort is worth it, as along the way we are rewarded with beautiful views and the tranquility of nature on initially little-used paths.

The path is well marked from Fankhaus with pink poles. Initially gentle, then steep, the path leads towards the Napf. At Grüebli 1277m, the path leads either right towards the Napf (25 minutes) and then via Trachselegg to Luthern Bad (approx. 1 hour 20 minutes) or (our choice) left to Alp Niederänzi and onwards to Luthern Bad (1 hour).

Also read the following experience report.

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Depends on weather

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Directions

Fankhaus - Höhenstullen - Grüebli - Niederänzi - Luthern Bad

Napf variant (summit): Fankhaus - Höhenstullen - Grüebli - Napf - Trachselegg - Luthern Bad

Information on whether the trail is open can be found here.

Equipment

Clothing suitable for the weather
Snowshoes, sturdy warm shoes
Poles
Camera
Daypack with provisions

Directions & Parking facilities

By train to Trubschachen, then by bus to Fankhaus.

From Luthern Bad by post bus to Zell station.

Additional information

Gasthaus Hirschen Luthern Bad (closed on Monday)

Luther-Lädeli (self-service farm shop in a yurt)

The duration of the route also strongly depends on snow conditions. Fast and fit snowshoers can probably complete the route in 3.5 hours; others who prefer to take it easy will surely need 4.5 hours.

Author

Anna Rey

Organization

Willisau Tourismus

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

It is advantageous to start in Fankhaus and take the post bus back from Luthern Bad to Zell, because Luthern Bad has a restaurant, while Fankhaus does not.

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