Escholzmatt - Turner circular route

The hiking tour starts in the village of Escholzmatt. Passing the imposing church in the middle of the village, the hiking trail follows the Schwendelberg out of the village. The ascent through the forest up to the Schwendelberg starts here. After a short section across pastureland, you reach the ridge crest and the small chapel of St. Anna. Plan a short break here - the view is fantastic with views down to the village and to the local mountain Beichlen on the opposite side. There is also a lovely picnic area with a fire pit.

From here, the trail runs mostly on the asphalt road, along the south-western slopes of the Lombachtal valley via Obermatt to Bödeli. At the Mittelbödeli farm, the ascent follows via Oberbödeli. Markings and signposts guide you across the meadow slope up to Turner, which is surrounded by magnificent trees. At the same time, you are rewarded with a remarkable panoramic view - and the highest summit destination is now within sight. It is now not far to the Bock. Ideal for a lunch break - with fine views - before you set off on the second, shorter, section of the circular hike. The hiking trail leads through the Bockwald forest to Bärgli. Head towards Lochweidli and then Lochgut down the valley cut and back to Escholzmatt via Grabenhof.