Lägerstutz-Winterröscht-Färrich-Lägerstutz observation trail
Short facts
- start: Restaurant Jägerstübli Lägerstutz/Roteschwand
- destination: Restaurant Jägerstübli Lägerstutz/Roteschwand
- easy
- 5,14 km
- 2 hours
- 229 m
- 1759 m
- 1558 m
- 60 / 100
- 20 / 100
best season
The trail is uphill from Lägerstutz, with a steep section leading through the forest at the trail’s highest point, then via a flat slope to Winterröscht. From there the trail leads back down to Färrichegg via Läger. The observation trail runs along an asphalted road between Färrichegg and Lägerstutz. The trail encompasses stunningly beautiful, diverse moorland areas.
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General information
Directions
Lägerstutz - Winterröscht - Färrichegg - Lägerstutz
Safety Guidelines
To protect the vegetation and the animals, you should stay on the trails at all times.
Equipment
Appropriate footwear; binoculars are recommended to allow you to observe the animals.
Getting there
Drive from Lucerne over the Brünig Pass or from Bern along the autobahn and motorway via Thun-Spiez to Interlaken. On passing Unterseen you come to the junction for Habkern.
At the intersection in the centre of Habkern (bank, post office, shops), drive straight ahead towards Schwendi. The distance from Habkern village to Lombachalp is 6 km. Parking at Schwendi/Tschieme is paid. There are two payment machines:
- Habkern village / Dorfbrunnen (village fountain)
- Lombachalp / Lägerstutz car park
Alternative: Use the parking facilities in the middle of the village or at the swimming pool, both of which are close to bus stops, and take the Bus alpin (shuttle bus) to Lombachalp.
Parking
Please be aware that the number of parking spaces available is limited.
Public transit
Please use public transport whenever possible. The PostBus runs from Interlaken West to Habkern, while a shuttle bus (Bus alpin) operates from Habkern to Lombachalp. Bus alpin timetable: www.habkern.ch/busalpin
Additional Information
Interlaken Tourism
Marktgasse 1
3800 Interlaken
Phone: +41 33 826 53 00
[email protected]
www.interlaken.ch
Habkern Tourism
Im Holz 373
3804 Habkern
Phone: +41 33 843 82 10
[email protected]
www.habkern.ch
Weather
This tour is presented by: Interlaken Tourismus