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.

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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
Media Library PDF version of our Emmental Walking Tips brochure

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Availability Available on 11.07.2020

Operating times, BLS hiking bus

Buses are available from the bus stop «Lüderenalp» exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as public holidays, from 6 June to 1 November 2020.

Subject to change without prior notice

Rates

The hiking trail can be followed free of charge.
The normal public transport fares apply to the BLS Hiking Bus.

Food & drink

Refreshments along the way

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

Plan journey

Getting there and back

Take the train to Huttwil, and from there ride the bus no. 491 (BLS hiking bus) to the stop “Eriswil, Station”. Return journey: take the bus no. 285 (BLS hiking bus) from “Lüderenalp”.

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.