Hiking & nature
Walking the Pilgrim Trail to Würzbrunnen
Signau–Chuderhüsi–Würzbrunnen–Röthenbach i. E. (16.8 km, 4 hours 50 minutes)
This spectacular, panoramic walk was already being undertaken in the early Middle Ages. Following in the footsteps of the pilgrims, the trail passes by the castle ruins of Alt Signau and the Chapf vantage point to the 42-metre-high Chuderhüsi observation tower. The walk can also be concluded here (please observe the timetable information for the return journey). The historic walking trail ends at the 1,000-year-old Würzbrunnen pilgrimage church and small former monastery in Röthenbach i. E.
Route description
Key data
| Walking route | Signau–Chuderhüsi–Würzbrunnen–Röthenbach i. E. |
| Distance | 14,7 km |
| Walking times | 4 hours 15 minutes |
| Level of difficulty | medium |
Availability & How to get there Today (Tuesday) open
The hiking trail is accessible from April 1 to October 31
Travel comfortably by train to «Signau».
Return journey from «Röthenbach i. E.» by bus line 271.
Food & drink
Refreshments along the way
- Restaurant Chuderhüsi Röthenbach (Christian-run, non-alcoholic restaurant)
- Wanderstübli Gauchern Röthenbach
- Various restaurants in Röthenbach i.E.
Experience report Travelita
Anita Brechbühl, better known as Travelita, wrote a review of her hike from Signau to Chuderhüsi in July 2020:
«Zuerst Sonnig, gegen den Mittag ziehen Gewitterwolken auf», diese Wetterprognosen verleiteten uns dazu, einmal mehr zeitig in den Wandertag zu starten. Ausgangspunkt unserer heutigen Tour ist Signau im Emmental, das wir mit einmal Umsteigen in Bern unkompliziert und überraschend schnell mit dem Zug weiter lesen.
