Flühli - Hilfern Pass - Toregg - Hengst

From Flühli to Hengst

The route starts in the village of Flühli in Entlebuch and initially leads over alpine paths and meadow trails through typical pre-Alpine landscape. The steady ascent through light forest and open meadows leads to the Hilferen Pass, a traditional crossing between Escholzmatt and Flühli. Behind the pass, the path crosses beneath the Strick, on sometimes narrow but clearly visible trail. The landscape is characterized by Schrattenkalk, rugged rock formations and alpine flora. Surefootedness is required on this section. The final ascent runs over the open southeast flank of the Hengst and offers an increasingly wide view. The summit rewards with an impressive panoramic view over Entlebuch, the Central Swiss Alps as well as the Swiss Plateau.