Hiking & nature
Emmental–Entlebuch high-altitude trail
Mettlenalp–Fontanne–Obstaldenegg–Schüpfheim (12.3 km, 4 hours)
You hike along narrow but easily negotiable paths through forests and Alpine meadows. You take the mountain trail from the Emmental's gorges and ravines across the cantonal border and into the Entlebuch UNESCO biosphere reserve. Another short climb from Fontanne to Obstaldenegg is rewarded with views of the Bernese and Central Swiss Alps in the distance.
Route description
Key data
| Walking route | Mettlenalp–Fontanne–Obstaldenegg–Schüpfheim |
| Distance | 12,3 km |
| Walking time | 4 hours |
| Level of difficulty | medium difficulty |
Availability & How to get there Today (Sunday) open
From 06 May to 29 October 2023 exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as public holidays
Getting there and back
Take the train to Langnau i.E., and from there ride the bus no. 284 (BLS hiking bus) to the final stop, “Mettlenalp (Napf)”. Return journey: take the train from Schüpfheim
The normal public transport fares apply to the BLS Hiking Bus.
Food & drink
Refreshments along the way
