Wolhusen - Napf 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 Menznauserstrasse, near the Hotel Rebstock in Wolhusen.

(S) From the Rebstock Hotel, follow Menznauserstrasse southwards to the roundabout. Turn right onto Entlebucherstrasse and continue to the bend before the bridge over the Kleine Emme.

(1) At sign No. 3, follow the small road (Kommetstüti) along the river to the end and join a W sign at the start of a path.

(2) Begin a fairly steep climb, which levels out at an altitude of 794 metres (sign No. 3). Follow the signs to Ober Schwendi (sign No. 3).

(3) Head north-west along the small road Steihusen until you reach a west sign, which marks the start of a path. Follow the signs to Längenbühlschür (numerous west and No. 3 signs)

(4) Take the left-hand path and, at the next signpost No. 3, turn left towards Tschoppen. Continue to Gutenegg (signpost No. 3).

(5) Follow the various signs marked No. 3 and W towards Kaltenegg and then Oberlehn (sign No. 3).

(6) Follow the small road until you reach another sign No. 3.

(7) Take the ridge path, which offers a view (orientation table). Keep heading south-east towards the Valdegg-Beizli refreshment bar and look for a signpost R at the next bend.

(8) Take the path on the left towards Gmeinalp (sign No. 3).

(9) Follow the various W signs until you reach a crossroads with another sign No. 3.

(10) At sign No. 3, take the path on the left and head towards the Chrothütte for a break (picnic tables).

(11) Continue south through the wooded valley. Stay on the forest track until you reach a hairpin bend and look out for another W sign.

(12) Leave the track and follow the direction indicated by the sign. After a fairly steep climb, turn right onto a new track. Head south to reach a crossroads at Chrüzbode, where you will find another sign No. 3.

(13) As indicated on the sign, head east and return to another intersection with another sign No. 3.

(14) Now head south and continue climbing towards the Stächelegg-Alpwirtschaft refreshment bar as indicated by the sign.

(15) Turn right after the refreshment bar. Take the last climb, which ends with a steep slope at the Berghotel de Napf, where you will spend the night (E).

• 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 Napf: Berghotel Napf
• ? 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 gates behind you.

• Wolhusen
• Napf
• Panoramic view of the Alps.
• Panoramic view of the Jura