Malters - Wolhusen via the Alpenpanorama Weg

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 on Hellbuhlstrasse at the Hotel Kreuz in Malters.

(S) From the Hotel Kreuz, follow Hellbuhlstrasse to the edge of the Kleine Emme (sign No. 3).

(1) Just before the bridge, turn left onto Alpenpanorama Weg and follow the Petite Emme until you reach a crossroads and sign No. 3.

(2) Stay on the banks of the Kleine Emme for about 4 km. Pass under a flyover that crosses the river. You will arrive at the railway line.

(3) Cross the railway line and follow the path along the edge of the woods that cuts across the loop of the Kleine Emme, approaching the railway line until you reach a left-hand bend.

(4) At the W sign, return to the banks of the Emme and gradually arrive at the foot of the Werthenstein Cloister.

(5) At sign No. 3, begin the steep climb to the monastery.

(6) Admire the magnificent cloister, a must-see building on the Via Jacobi.
After a bend, begin the descent towards the village of Werthenstein. Pass in front of the Holy Fountain. Take the covered bridge to cross the Kleine Emme and continue to the junction with Luzernerstrasse.

(7) Cross at the traffic lights and continue straight ahead until you reach the first small road on the left.

(8) Turn left at sign No. 3 and begin a fairly steep climb through the forest. At the end of the steep climb and as you approach the first houses, you will see a bench and a sign marked W.

(9) Turn left onto the path and cross a long field until you reach the Hinder Höchweid farm.

(10) At the farm, follow the W sign and gradually enter the Wolhusen industrial area.

(11) Go straight ahead, cross a small bridge and go through the industrial area. Join Bahnhofstrasse and follow this road to the roundabout.

(12) Turn right onto Menznauserstrasse heading north. At the level crossing, cross the railway line and you will arrive at the Hotel Rebstock, your accommodation for the night (E).

• Green sticker No. 3 Alpenpanorama Weg
• Green sticker No. 4 Via Jacobi

• ? 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 Wolhusen: Hotel Rebstock
• ? Transport: Timetable
• ? Weather: before setting off, check the Swiss weather forecast or Meteoblue
• ? Alpine pastures: You will pass through many alpine pastures, where farmers are very cooperative with hikers. Please stay on the paths that cross their property and remember to close any gates behind you.

• Malters.
• The Kleine Emme
• Werthenstein and its imposing cloister.
• Wolhusen