Zell - Luthern

Tip
12.41 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Great panorama
Hike

Varied hike through the Napfbergland with beautiful panoramic views. Except for the very beginning, the route mostly follows natural paths.

From Zell train station, first follow the road through the gravel plant to the Oberwil junction (signpost) towards Luthern. From there the route goes over meadows and through forests to St. Jakob's Chapel on Bösegg. Continuing towards Chruzstiegen, after the short climb behind the chapel, you enjoy a wonderful panoramic view from the hill. The varied path then runs along the ridge up to Chruzstiegen, a small pass between Hergiswil and the Luthertal. From here the path climbs again to the highest point of the hike at 915m on the "Churzhubelegg" with a nice resting place with a fireplace. The last short section leads down with a beautiful view of the destination Luthern.

  • 3:45 h
  • 12.41 km
  • 384 m
  • 205 m
  • 588 m
  • 911 m
  • 323 m
  • Start: Zell train station
  • Destination: Luthern village

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Zell - Bösegg - Chruzstiegen - Churzhubelegg - Luthern

Equipment

  • Clothing appropriate for the weather
  • Good footwear
  • Hiking poles are recommended
  • Camera 
  • Day backpack

Directions & Parking facilities

On the highway A2 take the Sursee or Dagmersellen exit towards Gettnau / Zell.
There are paid parking spaces at the train station.

By train to Zell and return from Luthern by bus. Timetable

Or Taxito, a spontaneous carpool option.

Additional information

How is the weather? Here you can find the webcams.

Author

Willisau Tourismus

Organization

Willisau Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

There are no restaurants along the way but nice resting places to have a snack from your backpack.

St. Jakob's Chapel Bösegg

Gasthof Krone Luthern

Map

Swisstopo Willisau 234T 1:50'000 

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