Lüderenalp - Langnau im Emmental via the Alpenpanorama Weg

This stage will take you from Lüderenalp to Langnau im Emmental. Langnau is in the heart of this valley famous for its cheese with holes. The route follows a ridge with alternating panoramic views of the Bernese Alps and alpine pastures. In good weather, you will see famous peaks such as the Mönch, Eiger and Jungfrau.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: From Lucerne to Schwarzsee via the Alpenpanorama Weg

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.52 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 232 m
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    Descent: - 698 m

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    Highest point: 1,192 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 649 m

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Description of the walk

For ease of description, the following symbols are used:
R sign: Yellow sign with hiker pictogram
W sign: Sign or diamond with the annotation Wanderweg
Sign No. 3: Yellow multi-directional sign with green sticker No. 3

The starting point for this stage is at the Hotel Baernsicht in Lüderenalp.

(S) On the road leading out of the hotel, head west until you reach the first intersection with a No. 3 sign.

(1) Turn left, then at another sign No. 3, turn right onto a ridge path. Follow the signs No. 3 to Tällihütli.

(2) Leave the track that arrives at Tällihütli, take the path on the right indicated by a sign marked R, and continue to a crossroads with another sign No. 3.

(3) Take the path on the left and, heading south-west, follow the signs marked No. 3 downhill to a crossroads near the Fluhhüsli farm.

(4) Head south and follow the road downhill towards the Obere Hollern farm.

(5) Follow sign No. 3 and continue along this road. Pass Hollernscheuer and look for another sign No. 3 after a bend to the west.

(6) At sign No. 3, turn left into the forest. Follow the signs to reach a small road.

(7) At sign No. 3, turn right and continue to Ober Bagenschwand.

(8) Follow the signs and descend into the valley after passing several farms.

(9) At the signpost on the left, ignore the path on the left that leads to the Uebersrüti farm. Take the path on the right as indicated by the signpost. Descend to Langnaustrasse.

(10) Turn right onto Langnaustrasse and continue for about 50 metres until you reach a tunnel under the railway line. Cross the road with caution and go under the tracks.

(11) This is where you leave the Alpenpanorama Weg No. 3. Turn left and pass between the buildings. After a bend, you will reach the banks of the Ilfis river, where you will cross a small tributary canal.

(12) After the small bridge, leave the riverbank by turning left. Pass under a road and under the railway line to reach Burgdorfstrasse.

(13) Follow Burgdorfstrasse for about 200 metres, then turn left onto a small lane that connects to Hansenstrasse. Continue to the junction with Bernstrasse.

(14) Turn right onto Bernstrasse, and then, in the bend, take Dorfstrasse. Follow this street until you reach the Hotel Emmental, your accommodation for the night (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 1,145 m - Lüderneralp - Hotel Bärnsicht
  2. 1 : km 0.17 - alt. 1,141 m - Alpenpanorama sign No. 3
  3. 2 : km 1.61 - alt. 1,066 m - Hiker sign
  4. 3 : km 2.19 - alt. 1,079 m - Alpenpanorama sign No. 3 on the left
  5. 4 : km 3.12 - alt. 1,014 m - Alpenpanorama sign No. 3
  6. 5 : km 4.03 - alt. 950 m - Alpenpanorama sign No. 3
  7. 6 : km 5.49 - alt. 929 m - Alpenpanorama sign No. 3
  8. 7 : km 8.68 - alt. 896 m - Alpenpanorama sign No. 3 on the right
  9. 8 : km 9.08 - alt. 843 m - Alpenpanorama sign No. 3 end
  10. 9 : km 10.23 - alt. 705 m - Hiker sign
  11. 10 : km 10.52 - alt. 654 m - On the right, on Langnaustrasse.
  12. 11 : km 10.59 - alt. 649 m - Hiker sign
  13. 12 : km 11.95 - alt. 661 m - Turn right after the small bridge
  14. 13 : km 12.1 - alt. 663 m - Turn right onto Burgdorfstrasse
  15. 14 : km 12.97 - alt. 676 m - Intersection of Hansenstrasse and Bernstrasse
  16. E : km 13.52 - alt. 676 m - Hotel Emmental Langnau

Notes

Normally, this stage of the route is Lüderenalp - Moosegg.
Due to a lack of accommodation in Moosegg, an alternative solution in Langnau is required.

  • Green sticker No. 3 Alpenpanorama Weg
  • Yellow: Alpine panorama trail sticker No. 3. Excellent signposting with numerous signs along the entire route.
  • Mountain equipment, including good hiking boots, warm clothing and sun protection.
  • Several restaurants along the route.
  • Accommodation in Langnau: Hotel Emmental
  • Transport: Timetables
  • Weather: Before setting off, check the Swiss weather forecast or Meteoblue
  • Alpine pastures: You will cross numerous alpine pastures, where farmers are very cooperative with hikers. Please stay on the paths that cross their property. Remember to close any gates behind you.

Worth a visit

  • Lüderenalp.
  • Panoramic view of the Alps.
  • Panoramic view of the Jura.
  • Langnau im Emmental, known as the home of Emmental cheese.

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