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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".
In Eggiwil, follow the signpost to Kapfschwand. Shortly after the wooden bridge over the Rötebach stream, the route branches off to the left. The path leads uphill to Gätzistil. From there, you hike to Kapfschwand without any significant changes in altitude. The trail continues uphill through alternating forest and pastureland to Chapf. From there, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Schrattenfluh, the Alps, and the Stockhorn chain. From the highest point of the circular hike, the trail descends toward Höhi Signau to Junkholz and across the Holzmatt valley floor back to Eggiwil.
Key data
| Walking route | Eggiwil–Kapfschwand–Chapf–Holzmatt–Eggiwil |
| Distance | 9,3 km |
| Walking times | 2 hours 50 mins |
| Height difference |
+ 361 m / – 361 m |
| Level of difficulty | medium |
The following restaurants are ideal for a well-earned snack or thirst quencher en route:
