Circular walk over the Chapf

Eggiwil–Kapfschwand–Chapf–Holzmatt–Eggiwil

Discover the original landscape of the Emmental on this circular hike with "Eggen" and "Chrächen", hills and "Gräben", covered wooden bridges and cozy farmhouses. It's worth stopping now and again to enjoy the beautiful view from the Schrattenfluh over the Alps to the Stockhorn range.

Travel comfortably by train to "Signau" and continue with the hiking bus to "Eggiwil, Dorf".

Route description

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Key data

Walking route	Eggiwil–Kapfschwand–Chapf–Holzmatt–Eggiwil
Distance	9,3 km
Walking times	2 hours 50 mins
Height difference	up: 361 m / down: 361 m
Level of difficulty	medium

Further information

• SwitzerlandMobility map

Availability & How to get there Today (Thursday) open

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The trail is accessible from 1 April to 31 October.

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Travel comfortably by train to "Signau" and continue with the hiking bus 271 to "Eggiwil, Dorf".

How to get there

Fahrplan

• Timetable & Tickets
• timetable bus no. 271 outward journey
• Timetable bus no. 271 return journey

Food & drink

Für einen

The following restaurants are ideal for a well-earned snack or thirst quencher en route:

Verpflegung unterwegs

• Gasthof Bären Eggiwil
• Hotel Hirschen Eggiwil

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