Central Switzerland, Bernese Mittelland
Sörenberg−Kemmeriboden special ticket
Benefit from an attractive round-trip ticket to the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere Reserve, including all necessary modes of transport (train, Postbus, cable car lift) and an exquisite local meringue.
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Arriving by BLS and PostBus, you will pass through the beautiful Entlebuch area on your way to Sörenberg, which is at the heart of the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere Reserve. The cable car takes you to Rossweid.
You will then hike through the magnificent winter landscape around the impressive Schrattenfluh mountain towards the Kemmeriboden-Bad Hotel.
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Availability
The Sörenberg−Kemmeriboden special ticket
The Sörenberg–Kemmeriboden special ticket is available daily from 30 May to 20 October 2024 with the exception of 3 and 4 June 2024: the special ticket is not available on these two days as the Kemmeriboden-Bad Hotel is closed
Operating hours of the Sörenberg–Rossweid cable car lift
Daily from 8.15 a.m. to 5.15 p.m.
Kemmeriboden-Bad Hotel opening hours
On quieter days, you can obtain a packet of meringues from the hotel shop or from the hotel reception. When the food truck is open, you can also order a portion of meringue right there.
Restaurant
Mon–Wed: rest days, incl. Whit Monday
Thurs–Sun: 11.45–11.30 p.m.
Food Mon–Wed, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m, only when the weather is good
Check the opening hours on the previous dayTarget not accessible
Annual holidays / closed
3–4 June, 4–27 November, 23–26 December 2024
Prices
Adults |
CHF 46.00 |
Adult with a Half Fare Travelcard |
CHF 29.00 |
Children (6–15 years old) |
CHF 29.00 |
GA Travelcard |
CHF 18.00 |
Prices in CHF incl. VAT / prices and products are subject to change.
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The Sörenberg−Kemmeriboden special ticket is available from
Note
The journey to/from Schüpfheim is not included in the price. We recommend checking whether supersaver tickets are available in advance.
No additional discounts will be given to groups.
For children with a Junior Travelcard or Co-Travelcard, all transport services (train (BLS), Postbus, cable car) are free of charge.
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The hike
Before starting your hike, why not relax at the Rossweid restaurant, which is ideal for young and old alike. The hike then starts at the Rossweid cable car mountain station.
The trail is well signposted and leads through a beautiful, largely unspoiled mountain landscape.
The route to Salwideli is largely flat without any major differences in altitude. From Salwideli, the trail leads through the idyllic landscape, flanked by the Brienzergrat ridge and the Schrattenfluh, and takes you moderately downhill to the Kemmeriboden-Bad hotel.
Duration |
2 hrs 30 mins |
Difficulty level |
Easy |
Length |
9.2 km |
Altitude difference |
+ 0 m / - 488 m |
Outward journey
To get there, take the train from Lucerne or Bern to Schüpfheim. Change to PostBus route 241 and travel as far as Sörenberg, Post. After a short walk, you will reach the valley station of the cable car to Rossweid, the starting point of your hike.
Return journey
To return, take PostBus route 251 from Kemmeriboden to Escholzmatt, Bahnhof. From here, BLS heads back to Schüpfheim, then onwards in the desired direction.
Excursion report by Travelita
The well-known Swiss travel blogger TravelitaTarget not accessible went on the hike between Sörenberg and Kemmeriboden Bad a few years ago. Take a look at her excursion reportTarget not accessible and hiking suggestions for inspiration.
