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title: "Zell - Luthern"
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description: "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."
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Zell - Luthern
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- 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.

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

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Directions

Zell - Bösegg - Chruzstiegen - Churzhubelegg - Luthern

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Equipment

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

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**On the highway A2 take the Sursee or Dagmersellen exit towards Gettnau / Zell.

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**Parking**There are paid parking spaces at the train station.

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**Public transportation**By train to Zell and return from Luthern by bus.

Or , a spontaneous carpool option.

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Additional information

How is the weather?  you can find the webcams.

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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.

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Map

Swisstopo Willisau 234T 1:50'000 

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