--- title: "Willisau - Menzberg" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/willisau-menzberg" description: "From the old town, the path passes the Landvogteischloss and goes through the sports facilities towards Chalchtaren. After a steep ascent, the beautiful view of the diverse Napf foreland surprises. On one of the many ridges of a Napf foothill, you hike via Mettenberg over a beautiful plateau to Mörisegg, a former retirement home. At 950 m above sea level, you can see the uniquely designed mountain chapel St. Joder, called \"Tioderchäppeli\" by the locals. Soon, the highest point of the hike, Oberlehn, is reached. To the southwest, on a prominent hill, there is a lime tree with seating and an information board that informs hikers about the panorama and the geographical sights. Soon you will see Menzberg, the highest village on the Napf with about 600 inhabitants. At the Kurhaus Hotel, you can refresh yourself excellently before the post bus takes you to Menznau station." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2859253/45542a8676db9d638b00f9cddf21a590fa0783f530622022389af59d3901cb84/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Willisau - Menzberg =================== - Tip - 13.69 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Hike - 4:00 h - 13.69 km - 535 m - 73 m - 554 m - 1,089 m - 535 m - - Start: Willisau Train Station - Destination: Menzberg Village Hike from the historic little town of Willisau over the lovely hills of the Napfbergland towards the sun to the mostly fog-free village of Menzberg. From the , the path passes the Landvogteischloss and goes through the sports facilities towards Chalchtaren. After a steep ascent, the beautiful view of the diverse Napf foreland surprises. On one of the many ridges of a Napf foothill, you hike via Mettenberg over a beautiful plateau to Mörisegg, a former retirement home. At 950 m above sea level, you can see the uniquely designed mountain chapel St. Joder, called "Tioderchäppeli" by the locals. Soon, the highest point of the hike, Oberlehn, is reached. To the southwest, on a prominent hill, there is a lime tree with seating and an information board that informs hikers about the panorama and the geographical sights. Soon you will see Menzberg, the highest village on the Napf with about 600 inhabitants. At the Kurhaus Hotel, you can refresh yourself excellently before the post bus takes you to Menznau station. Read more Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Willisau Train Station - Historic Old Town Destination Destination Menzberg Village Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (48%) Trail (52%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Willisau - Vorberg - Mörisegg - Underskapf - St. Joder - Oberlehn - Menzberg Read more Tour information - Refreshment stop Equipment - Weather-appropriate clothing - Good footwear - Hiking poles are recommended - Camera - Day backpack Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Highway via Dagmersellen / Sursee  Read more **Parking**Paid parking is available at Willisau train station Read more **Public transportation**Willisau is accessible by train. The return trip from Menzberg is by post bus to Menznau. From there, the train goes towards Willisau or Lucerne. Read more Additional information How is the weather? you can find the webcams. Read more Author Willisau Tourismus Organization Willisau Tourismus Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author - The short detour to the lime tree at Oberlehn is worthwhile because of the wonderful 360-degree view! - From mid-October to April, you can enjoy the view in Menzberg from one of the seven ! -  (closed Monday & Tuesday) Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Market - Customs - Place of interest - farm shop - Historic Old Town - Infopoint - Tours 11.14 km - Hike 8.84 km - Hike 12.77 km - Winter hiking Download GPX file - - - -