Route: 8 Peaks of Entlebuch

Submitted by Anika Aregger on Mon, 10/20/2025 - 07:58am
Location
Switzerland
Distance
71.77 km
Vertical Gain
4,997 m
Description

A continuous, human-powered traverse linking the eight most prominent summits of the Entlebuch region.

Each summit is reachable on marked hiking trails, and all must be climbed in a single, continuous push on foot.

This is a 100% running, peak-bagging FKT.

The line shown in the GPX represents one possible connection — athletes may choose their own route between summits, as long as all eight summits are reached, the effort is continuous, and it is completed entirely on foot.

 

Rules

  • Climb all 8 major summits (highest peak of each mountain range) within the district of Entlebuch.
  • The entire route must be completed on foot, self-powered and in a single push.
  • The route between the peaks and the order of summits can be freely chosen.

 

What is not allowed

  • Any motorized or wheeled transport between summits.
  • Starting or finishing anywhere other than a designated summit.

 

Start & Finish Points

The official elapsed time begins and ends on top of one of the eight summits —

athletes may choose any summit as their start and finish point.

The attempt is valid as long as all eight summits are reached in a single, continuous, human-powered effort.

 

List of the 8 Summits:

  • Beichle - 1769m
  • Blaue Tosse - 1802m
  • Schimbrig - 1817m
  • Haglere - 1948m
  • Schafmatt - 1979m
  • Fürstei - 2040m
  • Hengst (Schrattenfluh) - 2092m
  • Brienzer Rothorn - 2348m

 

Safety Note

This route includes alpine and steep terrain. Difficulty level accoring to SAC Switzerland: T1 - T4.

It should only be attempted in safe and stable weather conditions.

Heavy rain, storms, or snow significantly increase the risk of injury and make certain sections dangerous or impassable.

I do not recommend attempting this route during snow or heavy rain.