Hiker’s Paradise
Beromünster and its surroundings are a true paradise for anyone who loves hiking – without extreme effort, but with plenty of variety, gentle hills, lake views, and peaceful nature.
Located between Lake Baldegg and Lake Sempach, the area offers a wonderful network of trails: from short, relaxed walks to scenic circular routes and comfortable half-day hikes.
Here it’s not about setting altitude records, but about immersing yourself in lush green landscapes, historic paths, and lovely little natural highlights.
The trails are well signposted (yellow or red-white-red markings), stroller-friendly and dog-friendly. They lead through meadows, forests, and charming small hamlets – perfect for spring blossoms, colourful autumn foliage, or sunny winter days.
Whether you want a short one-hour walk or a pleasant half-day hike, you will always find the right path that brings you back relaxed and refreshed. Enjoy discovering the quiet beauty around Beromünster!
Beromünster - Hildisrieden
This scenic route takes you from Beromünster via Witwil, St. Wendel, Waldhuus, Vogelmoos and Älmenringen to Hildisrieden.
Distance: 10 km. Walking time: approx. 3 hours 50 minutes. Tip: Treat yourself to a relaxing break at Vogelmoos pond in the beautiful nature reserve.
Beromünster - Sursee
This pleasant route takes you from Beromünster via Waldi, Grüt and Schenkon to Sursee.
Distance: 9 km. Walking time: approx. 2 hours 20 minutes.
Tip: Make sure to visit the Schlossmuseum Beromünster, which houses Switzerland’s first printing press.
Rundweg Gunzwil - Rickenbach
This lovely circular walk takes you from Gunzwil via Bogetenhof, Rickenbach and Kagiswil and back to Gunzwil.
Distance: 6 km. Walking time: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes.
Tip: Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Alpine mountain range during your hike.
Neudorf - Beromünster - Sursee
This route takes you from Neudorf via Römerhof, Wiholz, Wiholzmatte, Beromünster, Stift, Schlössli, Huebe, Waldi, Sonnehof, Grüt, Chäseriwald, Ob. Greuel and Mariazell to Sursee. Distance: approx. 13 km. Walking time: approx. 3 hours 20 minutes.
Tip: Worth a detour: Neudorf airfield, the historic collegiate church (Stift) and the Castle Museum Beromünster.