| Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 13 – Wolhusen to Napf Alp. |
| Length: 12.5 miles (17 km); |
| Hiking Time: 6.5 h; |
| Ascent: 3,775 ft (1150 m); |
| Descent: 1,000 ft (300 m); |
| Fitness Level: Difficult. |
There are two significant hiking challenges caused by steep inclines. The first is at the beginning while leaving Wolhusen. The second is toward the end, after the Chrothütte up to Stächelegg. In between these challenges is an easy and mesmerizing ridge hike with Alp views that are second to none. In front of the Alps are the forests of the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. And on the other side of the ridge is a wide view of the Swiss Plateau.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 13, #1 – Wolhusen to Napf Mountain. Before hiking this section, I knew it was going to be challenging, I knew the weather and season were going to determine when I could hike and I knew that the views were going to be some of the best views on the whole trail. I really wanted to make this hike memorable. I waited until the weather was ideal and hopefully my 360° videos will attest to this fact.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 13, #2 – Wolhusen to Napf Mountain. The Alps came out to play. These are some of the best views I’ve had on the Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 13, #4 – Wolhusen to Napf Mountain. Halfway complete with my hike to Napf Mountain. I’m looking at the Bernese Oberland Alps, the Emmentaler farmland of the Swiss Plateau, and some random ant hills along the way.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 13, #5 – Wolhusen to Napf Mountain. Hiking up to Napf starts with a hike down. The ridge walk lulled me into thinking the hike up to Napf would be easier. Not the case, watch and find out why.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 13, #6 – Wolhusen to Napf Mountain. I enjoyed a break with a fantastic Alp view after the long climb up to the Alpwirtschaft (Alp Farm House) Stächelegg.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 13, #7 – Wolhusen to Napf Mountain. I describe the visible Alp mountain peaks from the top of Napf Mountain.