Largest moorland landscape in Switzerland

Langis Glaubenberg

The Glaubenberg moorland is located between the Entlebuch and Lakes Lunger and Sarnen. At 130 square kilometers, the area is slightly larger than Lake Lucerne. No other habitat has been so decimated or treated as a worthless area in the last 150 years as the moors. Today they are among the most valuable areas for nature. For this reason, they are rigorously protected today. The Langis-Glaubenberg landscape is characterized by numerous moors, forest areas and alpine pastures, which are closely interlinked in places. Man has been using and shaping the landscape for centuries. The torrents have dug deep into the flysch. Flysch is a soft, relatively water-impermeable rock. In such zones, slopes are prone to landslides. The diverse moorland landscape with individual groups of shrubs and trees provides good living conditions for grouse (capercaillie, black grouse and hazel grouse).

Promising

Popular summer hikes

Fürstein Langis

The Fürstein offers a fantastic panoramic view of the Alps as far as the Jura. The mountain lies on the border between the cantons of Obwalden and Lucerne.

8.9 km | ca. 3.5 h

Jänzi Panorama Trail

The Jänzi Panorama Trail is a circular hike through moorland, fir forests and alpine farms.

12.3 km | 4 h

Over the Schlierengrat

Experience the largest moorland landscape in Switzerland on this circular tour and observe the diverse flora.

10.4 km | 3 1/2 h

Miesenstock

The Miesenstock summit boasts a fantastic panoramic view of Pilatus and the Bernese and Vaud Alps.

10.8 km | 4 h

Public guided tour with ranger

The ranger of the Langis Glaubenberg moor landscape will guide you through the largest moor landscape in Switzerland. You will be initiated into the secrets of the moor and learn a lot about the history of the area, moor protection and the impressive flora and fauna.

Dates guided tours

  • Wednesday, July 10, 2024
  • Wednesday, July 17, 2024
  • Wednesday, July 24, 2024
  • Wednesday August 14, 2024
  • Wednesday, August 21, 2024
  • Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Data for the year 2025 will follow.

Meeting point: 9.00 am Langis parking lot, in front of the large hiking map
Duration: 1 ½ hours
Cost: CHF 5 per person
Group size: up to 20 people
Equipment: trekking shoes
Language: German, English, French, Italian
Registration: by phone: +41 41 666 50 40 or e-mail: info@obwalden-tourismus.ch by 4.00 pm on Tuesday at Obwalden Tourismus

Summarized

Summer experiences at a glance

Eldorado in winter

Cross-country skiing

SLOW DOWN on 40 kilometers of trails

Classic and skating trails

The Langis offers a versatile cross-country skiing area with trails for classic and skating. The trails lead through an idyllic moorland landscape and offer a varied experience for both beginners and advanced skiers.

to the trails
SLOW DOWN on 40 kilometers of trails

Classic and skating trails

The Langis offers a versatile cross-country skiing area with trails for classic and skating. The trails lead through an idyllic moorland landscape and offer a varied experience for both beginners and advanced skiers.

to the trails
SLOW DOWN on 40 kilometers of trails

Classic and skating trails

The Langis offers a versatile cross-country skiing area with trails for classic and skating. The trails lead through an idyllic moorland landscape and offer a varied experience for both beginners and advanced skiers.

to the trails
Cross-country skiing know-how

Cross-country skiing school

Discover a varied course program for all age groups and ability levels. Here you will find the right introduction to cross-country skiing or your individual learning experience.

Glanzmann Sport
Cross-country skiing know-how

Cross-country skiing school

Discover a varied course program for all age groups and ability levels. Here you will find the right introduction to cross-country skiing or your individual learning experience.

Glanzmann Sport
Cross-country skiing know-how

Cross-country skiing school

Discover a varied course program for all age groups and ability levels. Here you will find the right introduction to cross-country skiing or your individual learning experience.

Glanzmann Sport
Snow status

Snow report & trail conditions

Here you can find up-to-date information on the open cross-country ski trails and the snow situation in the Langis-Glaubenberg area.

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Snow status

Snow report & trail conditions

Here you can find up-to-date information on the open cross-country ski trails and the snow situation in the Langis-Glaubenberg area.

learn more
Snow status

Snow report & trail conditions

Here you can find up-to-date information on the open cross-country ski trails and the snow situation in the Langis-Glaubenberg area.

learn more
On snow paths

Snowshoe and winter hiking

Winter hiking

The idyllic winter hiking trail in Langis is a circular trail that starts directly at the parking lot. Let yourself be enchanted by the impressive nature and the beautiful landscape on this circular hike.

Snowshoe tours

Breathtaking winter landscapes make for an unforgettable experience in white. The Langis-Glaubenberg region resembles the far north in its elegant winter dress. Surrounded by sparse pine forests, an unforgettable snowshoe tour is guaranteed.

Moonlight snowshoe tours

Experience a magical snowshoe hike in the moonlight in the Langis-Glaubenberg area. Enjoy the tranquillity of the snow-covered landscape and a warming mulled wine.

Winter experiences at a glance

Stop off

Accommodation & Gastronomy

The Schwendi-Kaltbad mountain restaurant, the Berghotel Langis and the "Blockhittä" serve warming drinks, tasty snacks and inviting meals; a little higher up is the Passhöchi Beizli, named after its location.

Mountain Hotel Langis

A wonderfully idyllic mountain hotel with views of the Obwalden and Bernese Alps.

Restaurant mit grosser Terrasse

Mountain restaurant Schwendi-Kaltbad

Beautifully situated in the wild and romantic Schlieren Valley at 1,440 m above sea level.

Grill- und Käsespezialitäten

Guest house Schwendi-Kaltbad

The new guest house offers a wide range of rooms, while the first floor boasts an inviting event room with a cozy fireplace.

Neues Gästehaus mit Eventraum

Passhöchi pub

In a sunny location on the Wegscheide between the cantons of Obwalden and Lucerne.

Sommer & Winter

Blockhitä

The cozy Blockhittä offers a small but fine selection of food and drinks during the day when the ski lift is open. In the evenings, the rustic Blockhittä can be hired exclusively for groups of 8 or more (seating for 24 people).

Im Winter & für eigenen Event
Path to the goal

Arrival

Summer

Postbus
seasonal timetable in summer from Sarnen to Langis from mid-June to mid-October.
At weekends in summer, there is also a connection from Langis to Entlebuch. Thanks to this connection, an attractive public transport round trip is possible, for example from Lucerne to Entlebuch, continuing by PostBus over the Glaubenberg Pass to Sarnen and back to Lucerne. The round trip is of course also possible in the opposite direction.

Private transport

Postbus
Seasonal timetable in winter from Sarnen to Langis from mid-December to the beginning of April.

Private transport

Notes:
The Glaubenberg Pass road is open from Sarnen to Langis, the Glaubenberg Pass itself is closed in winter.
Parking in Lanigs is limited. Travel by public transport is recommended.