Hiking & nature

Walking to the Lüderenalp mountain viewpoint

Eriswil–Ahorn–Oberi Lushütte–Lüderenalp (18.3 km, 5 hours 50 mins)

You start this hike from the village centre of Eriswil. The trail climbs steadily up via the Bettler Alp to the viewing platform on the Ahorn. From there, take the Napfbergland Border Trail and hike over the high ground north of the Hornbachgraben up to Oberi Lushütte. The trail then takes you past the Geissgratflue and via Blutteriedschwand up to Lüderenalp. The walk is now newly suitable for a two-day tour.

Notes

Key data

Walking route	Eriswil–Ahorn–Oberi Lushütte–Lüderenalp
Distance	18,4 km
Walking time	5 hours 50 mins
Level of difficulty	difficult, sturdy shoes recommended

SwitzerlandMobility map with details of this walk
Broschüre Wanderbus

Availability & How to get there Today (Saturday) open

From 30 April to 30 October 2022 exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as public holidays

The normal public transport fares apply to the BLS Hiking Bus.

Timetable & Tickets

Food & drink

For a well-earned snack or refreshment en route between Eriswil and Lüderenalp, you can stop at the following restaurants:

Bergrestaurant Ahornalp
Alpwirtschaft Brestenegg
Naturfreundehaus Ämmital (only staffed part-time, barbecue spot)
Alprestaurant Lushütte
Restaurant Bärnsicht Lüderenalp

BLS suggestion

Shortened walk with the Ahorn bus: Huttwil–Ahornalp. The bus is only available on advance booking no later than 18.00 hours the day before by order form or tel. +41 62 962 55 05 no later then 11.30 houers or tel. +41 79 530 10 10.