Originally, I have intended to post this article sometime in April, because March is still perfect for skiing and winter hiking in the Swiss mountains. However, as the ski lifts have been closed with immediate effect, there is nothing left to think about other alternatives. And since in the lowlands spring is already slowly opening its arms and some of the lower hills have not seen the snow well for several weeks, I put together for you an overview of ten hikes in my beloved Emmental, which are away from the crowds of tourists and they are doable with children. See for yourself!
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1. Flüeweg Burgdorf
Flüeweg is a route that runs through the forest above Burgdorf – on the rocky “cliffs” that are so typical of this town, also called the “Gateway to Emmental”.
LENGTH: 3.5 km
LOOP: yes
WITH STROLLER: no
2. Signau – Blaseflue – Moosegg
Moosegg is a hill near Langnau in Emmental, with wonderful views of the surrounding area. At the viewpoint of Blaseflue, you can learn about local history and also roast something good.
LENGTH: 10 km
LOOP: yes
WITH STROLLER: no
3. Burgdorf – Rothöhe – Oberburg
The route leads mainly through the woods to the popular Rothöhe restaurant over Oberburg. There are two alternatives to return to Burgdorf (and you won’t make a mistake choosing any of them 😉 ).
LENGTH: 5 km (or 4 km)
LOOP: yes
WITH STROLLER: no
4. Hasle – Egge – Sumiswald
The 8.5 km long hike leads from Hasle-Rüegsau via Egg to Sumiswald. In addition to the magnificent Emmental countryside, you will also enjoy views of the Alps.
LENGTH: 8.5 km
LOOP: no
WITH STROLLER: no
5. Emmentaler Bauernlehrpfad Ramsei – Zollbrück
As the name suggests, this thematic and educational trail is dedicated to the topic of local agriculture and farming.
LENGTH: 7.5 km
LOOP: no
WITH STROLLER: yes
6.Bänklirundgang Sumiswald
In the vicinity of Sumiswald there are two loop routes under this name, thus loosely translated as “Bench Route”. The benches along the route are ideal for relaxing as well as for great views.
LENGTH: 7.5 km (or 12 km)
LOOP: yes
WITH STROLLER: no
7. Kambly Entdeckerpfad
This theme trail will guide you and your children through the forest and the picturesque Emmental village of Trubschachen. At the end, a treasure chest in the traditional Kambly biscuit shop awaits children. However, they need a four-digit code to open the lock. They get it when solving various tasks along the route.
LENGTH: 3.5 km
LOOP: yes
WITH STROLLER: no
8. Chuderhüsi Lookout Tower
Even the smallest can handle the approx. one kilometer route from the Chuderhüsi restaurant to the wooden lookout tower, which was rebuilt after the fire with the help of locals in 2002.
LENGTH: 2 km
LOOP: yes
WITH STROLLER: yes
9. Chrüzflue Krauchthal
The route leads to a viewpoint on a sandstone rock that rises above the village of Krauchthal. If you would like to extend the hike, you can follow the “Sandstein Lehrpfad”, a nature trail that leads through four deserted sandstone quarries, where the sandstone has been mined since the Middle Ages.
LENGTH: 3.5 km
LOOP: yes
WITH STROLLER: no
10. Lüderenalp
The Lüderenalp area is located between the villages Wasen (Sumiswald) on the one hand and Langnau im Emmental on the other. Lüderenalp is located on several hiking trails. It is mostly on narrow paths through the hilly countryside of Emmental.
LENGTH: 2km
LOOP: yes
WITH STROLLER: yes
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The Emmental is such a scenic and peaceful area. I love the big wooden farm houses with the colorful flowers on the windowsills.
I have heard of most villages but never done any of those hikes. I have, however, visited Kambly 😉