Ridge Hike from Eggiwil to Schangnau

Published: 08.05.2024

This ridge hike along the west side of the Pfyffer does not only hold dreamy views of the sweeping, hilly landscape of the Emmental valley in store, it also has a lot to offer in the way of culinary delights.

View on the ridge walk from Eggiwil to Schangnau

Route

SchweizMobil Route 2
Trans Swiss Trail, Etappe 14 (Wanderland)

Anreise

mit ÖV

Die Anreise mit dem ÖV wird empfohlen. Für die Anreise nach Eggiwil kann ab Bahnhof Signau der Bus, Linie B 271 Richtung Röthenbach im Emmental bis zur Haltestelle Eggiwil, Dorf genommen werden. Beim Start in Schangnau kann ab Bahnhof Escholzmatt der Bus, Linie B 251 Richtung Kemmeriboden bis zur Haltestelle Schangnau, Post genommen werden.

mit Auto

Bei Eggiwil stehen keine öffentlichen Parkplätze zur Verfügung. In Schangnau gibt’s öffentliche Parkplätze, diese sind jedoch begrenzt, weshalb eine Anreise mit dem ÖV empfohlen wird.

Länge
13km
Wanderzeit
4 h 20 min
Anforderung
leicht (Wanderweg)
Kondition
mittel
Höhenmeter Aufstieg
800m
Höhenmeter Abstieg
600m
Barrierefreiheit
Nicht barrierefrei

The hiking trail is marked on the yellow signposts by a green logo with the words “Trans Swiss Trail” and the respective route number – number 2 in this case. Nonetheless, we recommend bringing a printout of the route just to be sure.

The picture shows buffaloes grazing on a pasture from Eggiwil to Schangnau. The landscape is typical of the Emmental, with green hills and a background of forests and hills that emphasise the tranquillity of the area.

The hike begins in the centre of the town of Eggiwil. Follow the main road for a few minutes until you reach the river Emme, and cross it over a small wooden bridge. On the other side, you’ll find a narrow path which will take you along the burbling Giessbach stream into the forest, and then up across fields all the way to Wachthubel.

Once you reach the top, take the time to take a break, spread your picnic blanket, and enjoy the view of Schrattenflue and Hohgant mountains. If you don’t want to bring your own picnic or you’re feeling peckish, you can stop at one of the inns along the way and order the legendary “Merängge mit Nidle” (meringue with whipped cream) – the Emmental is famous for them! On the other side of Wachthubel, the descent takes you over green fields and back to Schangnau.