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Escholzmatt

Escholzmatt is a town in Lucerne district, Lucerne, Switzerland of about 3,192 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage and 13 museums. The must-see places are Beichle, UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch and Farneren.

46.9135° N, 7.9343° EPop. 3,192

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Within 30 km23 places
Within 50 km90
Must-see294
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Beichle

Viewpoint · 4 km

UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch, nature spot near Escholzmatt
Must-see

UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch

Nature spot · 7 km

Must-see

Farneren

Viewpoint · 11 km

Places near Escholzmatt by type

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One day from Escholzmatt

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:00 pm

80 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Escholzmatt
  2. Emmentalviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Schallenberg Passviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Glaubenberg Passviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Farnerenviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Beichleviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Escholzmatt
Today’s loopEscholzmattStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Escholzmatt?

Beichle (viewpoint, about 4 km), UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch (nature spot, about 7 km), Farneren (viewpoint, about 11 km), Schafmatt (viewpoint, about 12 km), Emmental (viewpoint, about 15 km), Glaubenberg Pass (viewpoint, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Escholzmatt?

90 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 1 church, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Escholzmatt?

Beichle, about 4 km by road; Farneren (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Escholzmatt?

Ruine Alt-Signau, about 20 km by road; Burg Neu-Signau (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Escholzmatt?

Start in Escholzmatt, visit Emmental, then Schallenberg Pass, then Glaubenberg Pass, then Farneren, then Beichle, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.