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Fürstein - a walk between Waldemme and Lake Sarnen

Route
Hiking Trail
Length
9.3 km
Travel time
approx. 4 h
Tour details
Tour details
Fürstein - a walk between Waldemme and Lake Sarnen
Grüner wird es beim Ende der Tour in der Nähe der Alpwirtschaft Stäldeli in Flühli
Photo: Martin Mägli, UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Fürstein - a walk between Waldemme and Lake Sarnen
Rundwanderung vom Stäldeli in Flühli zum Seewenselli und Fürstein.
Photo: Martin Mägli, UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Fürstein - a walk between Waldemme and Lake Sarnen
Rundwanderung vom Stäldeli in Flühli zum Seewenselli und Fürstein.
Photo: Martin Mägli, UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Fürstein - a walk between Waldemme and Lake Sarnen
Rundwanderung vom Stäldeli in Flühli zum Seewenselli und Fürstein.
Photo: Martin Mägli, UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Fürstein - a walk between Waldemme and Lake Sarnen
Moorlandschaft Glaubenberg
Photo: Martin Mägli, UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Fürstein - a walk between Waldemme and Lake Sarnen
Rundwanderung vom Stäldeli in Flühli zum Seewenselli und Fürstein.
Photo: Martin Mägli, UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
Fürstein - a walk between Waldemme and Lake Sarnen
Alprestaurant Stäldeli in Flühli ist Start- und Endpunkt der Rundwanderung.
Photo: UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch
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This mountain walk on the Fürstein leads through the wonderful scenery of the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch and Obwalden.
Every step up the Fürstein (alt. 2040 m) is a pleasure. From the Stäldeli alp in Flühli the route climbs towards Lake Seewen. The path is in good condition and passes in and out of the unique moorland terrain. Little Lake Seewen with its chapel is a good spot for a brief break. The ascent to Fürstein begins here. The summit offers stunning panoramic views from the Pilatus in the northeast to the Bernese Alps in the southwest. From Fürstein the path leads steeply downwards through sheep pastures and, initially, very rough terrain to Wasserfallenegg. Here you leave the ridge and head towards little Lake Änggenlauenen. From there the path passes through woods and meadows in gently sloping terrain towards your starting point, Stäldeli.

Technical details

Tour type
Hiking Trail
Starting point
Flühli, Stäldeli alp car park
Point of arrival
Flühli, Stäldeli alp car park
Difficulty
Difficult
Condition
3 / 6
Ascent
710 m
Descent
690 m
Best Time of Year
June, July, August, September, October
Directions
Stäldeli alp car park - Lake Seewen - Fürstein - Wasserfallenegg - Stäldeli alp car park
Safety information
Steep, at times rough, path between Fürstein and Wasserfallen.
Literature

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Equipment
Sturdy footwear. Picnic recommended.
Author’s advice
  • Break ay Lake Seewen.
  • Dip your feet in Lake Änggelauenen.
  • Food available at the Stäldeli alp.
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Parking
Car parking at the Stäldeli alp is free.
Arrival / Return journey
The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch is in the heart of Switzerland halfway between the two major tourist destinations of Bern and Lucerne. On leaving Flühli, follow signs for Städeli.
Accessible by bus and train
No
Public transport
This walk is not accessible via public transport.
Further information & links
UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch
Biosphere Centre
Chloschterbüel 28
CH-6170 Schüpfheim
Telephone: +41 (0)41 485 88 50
www.biosphaere.ch