recommended route
Menzberg - Napf - Hübeli (Hergiswil) panoramic path
Hiking Trail
· Menznau
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MenzbergPhoto: Willisau Tourismus, Willisau Tourismus
The walk starts on the Menzberg, which is often above the low-lying cloud in autumn, and takes you to the summit of the Napf with its fantastic views.
difficult
Distance 17.1 km
5:22 h
508 m
815 m
1,405 m
706 m
This varied walk is full of delightful views and places to stop for a bite. It's worth pausing a little longer on the summit before going back down over the ridge into the valley.
Above or in the clouds? Check the webcam to find out.
https://www.swisswebcams.ch/webcam/1331284911
Author’s recommendation
Southwest of Oberlehn there's a lime tree on a hill with seating and an information panel.
Difficulty
difficult
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,405 m
Lowest point
706 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
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Dec
Track types
Forested/wild trail
13 km
Road
4.1 km
Rest stops
Menzberg viewpointNapf
Tips and hints
The Willisau Tourism staff can help you plan your next walking tour in the Willisau region!Willisau Toursim, Hauptgasse 10, 6030 Willisau, Tel. 041 970 26 66 / info@willisau-tourismus.ch
Start
Menzberg village (1,013 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'642'495E 1'210'121N
DD
47.040761, 7.997794
DMS
47°02'26.7"N 7°59'52.1"E
UTM
32T 423864 5210181
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Destination
Hübeli near Hergiswil LU
Turn-by-turn directions
From Menzberg, you take a pleasant high-level path along the ridge with its gentle ascents and descents. The Chrotthütte, an SAC refuge that's staffed on Sundays, is soon reached. The next section of the walk leads steeply up through the forest. At Stächelegg, you're surprised by wonderful panoramic views of the Bernese Alps. After the next bend a rocky ledge appears: the Hengst (alt. 1371 m). The far-reaching views into the legendary Änziloch hole, source of the Klein Fontanne, is truly impressive. A barbecue spot with benches is provided. You soon come to the Napf (alt. 1406 m) with its striking triangulation point. In clear weather it offers superb panoramic views over Switzerland, the Black Forest and the Vosges. The path leads through the forest and then along the foothills to Hübeli, where there's a bus stop.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By PostBus to the MenzbergGetting there
Via Menznau to the village of Menzberg.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'642'495E 1'210'121N
DD
47.040761, 7.997794
DMS
47°02'26.7"N 7°59'52.1"E
UTM
32T 423864 5210181
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Wanderkarte Swisstopoi 3321 T Napf-Sörenberg
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Equipment
Sturdy footwear recommended.Difficulty
difficult
Distance
17.1 km
Duration
5:22 h
Ascent
508 m
Descent
815 m
Highest point
1,405 m
Lowest point
706 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 3 Waypoints
- 3 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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