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🔎Overview

• Region: Entlebuch Biosphere, Lucerne/Obwalden

• Trail Type: One-way or out-and-back

• Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging (T2–T3)

• Distance: ~6–8 km (depending on route)

• Elevation Gain/Loss: ~500–700 m total

• Hiking Time: 3–4.5 hours

• Start Point: Hilferepass (accessible via Glaubenberg or Sörenberg)

• Best Season: July to October

🏔️Highlights

• Hike through the dramatic karst landscape of the Schrattenfluh massif

• Razor-sharp limestone ridges, deep fissures, and panoramic views

• Part of the UNESCO-recognized Entlebuch Biosphere Reserve

• Remote, quiet, and rugged — a perfect off-the-beaten-path adventure

• Rich alpine flora and a high chance of spotting chamois or marmots

🚗Getting There

• Access Hilferepass (1,918 m) via mountain roads from Glaubenberg or Sörenberg (limited parking or local shuttle access depending on season)

• The trail to Schrattenfluh is well-marked but requires sure-footedness

🚡Trail Notes

• The route begins with a moderate climb from Hilferepass through pastures and limestone fields

• As you reach the ridge of Schrattenfluh, the terrain becomes rockier and more dramatic

• Traverse along the spine of the range with views over Emmental, Pilatus, and the Bernese Alps

• The highest points, like Hengst (2,091 m) or Schibegütsch, offer stunning summit panoramas

• Return the same way or descend via various marked paths toward Chlus or Salwideli

🌳Tips

• Not recommended in wet or foggy conditions — the karst rocks can be slippery and hard to navigate

• Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring poles for balance on uneven terrain

• Bring plenty of water and snacks — there are no services along the ridge

• A map or GPS is helpful in fog or on less-trafficked sections of the trail