Gettnau - Willisau family walk

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7.79 km long
Difficulty: easy
Hike
  • 02:00 h
  • 178 m
  • 168 m
  • 526 m
  • 649 m
  • 123 m
  • 7.79 km
  • Start: Bahnhof Gettnau
  • Destination: Bahnhof Willisau
This varied walk is ideal for families. The castle ruins of Kastelen and the Agrovision Burgrain organic farm provide extra interest on the way.

This well signposted tour leads past stables, through a forest to the ruins of Kastelen Castle (barbecue spots andtoilets available). It continues to the Agrovision organic farm with its restaurant, farm shop and large playground (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). The rest of the tour follows the Planet Trail to Willisau. The Hasenburg open-air swimming pool is on hand to help you cool off at the end.

Waypoints

Start
Bahnhof Gettnau
Old Town of Willisau
Historic Old Town
Destination
Bahnhof Willisau

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

From Gettnau railway station proceed eastwards to the village chapel, then head for the Wannern stables and continue to Kastelen castle ruins. The path leads down the hill to the Agrovision farm. From there follow the Planet Trail to Willisau.

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Sturdy footwear recommended. The path is suitable for pushchairs only to a limited extent, as it is narrow through the forest to the castle ruins.

Directions & Parking facilities

Train to Gettnau

Additional information

Author

Willisau Tourismus

Organization

Willisau Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Kastelen ruins with lovely views.

Agrovision organic farm


Hasenburg outdoor pool in Willisau

Map

Wanderkarte Swisstopo 234T Willisau

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Getting there
Gettnau - Willisau family walk
6130 Käppelimatt bei Willisau