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.
Route description
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
- Directions Eriswil - Lüderenalp
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
The normal public transport fares apply to the BLS Hiking Bus.
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 hike
Take the Ahorn bus from Huttwil to Ahornalp. This reduces the hiking time by about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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.
