Cycling in Switzerland
Wiggertal–Glaubenberg
Stage 2, Wolhusen (Werthenstein)–Sarnen
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Wiggertal–Glaubenberg
Stage 2, Wolhusen (Werthenstein)–Sarnen
After Werthenstein, a steep climb passing isolated farmsteads in the Entlebuch UNESCO biosphere reserve, a moorland landscape with an incredible variety of flora and fauna. An effort to the Glaubenbergpass (1543 m), then a long run down to Obwalden country.
After Werthenstein, a steep climb passing isolated farmsteads in the Entlebuch UNESCO biosphere reserve, a moorland landscape with an incredible variety of flora and fauna. An effort to the Glaubenbergpass (1543 m), then a long run down to Obwalden country.
Length
45 km
Roads and trails
Asphalted: 43 km
Natural surface: 2 km
Natural surface: 2 km
Ascent | Descent
1250 m | 1350 m
Fitness level
difficult
Arrival | return travel
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Traffic volume
Beware: busy main road Werthenstein–Schachen.
Surface/foundation
Beware: mountain section Schachen–Finsterwald partly on rough unsurfaced track (7 km), alternative route on asphalted road signposted.
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Ascent Glaubenbergpass
Rail, bus, boat recommendation
Sarnen, Bahnhof–Langis
Sarnen, Bahnhof–Langis
Reason: metres in height saved approx. 1000m.
Cycle transport: reservation required tel. 058 448 06 22.
SBB Timetable
Cycle transport: reservation required tel. 058 448 06 22.
Hints
Biking in swiss parks
After Werthenstein it goes uphill into the UNESCO biosphere Entlebuch, known for its moors and barren karst landscapes. Founding the biosphere ten years ago was a pioneering achievement. The nature park is left at the top of the Glaubenberg pass.
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