Beckenried – Seelisberg

This sixth stage will take you from Beckenried (NW) to Seelisberg (UR). The route follows the road along the lake to Risleten. The path continues with a fairly steep climb through the Risletenschlucht gorge, where the Choltalbach rushes down to the lake, creating spectacular waterfalls. The route then crosses the Stützberg and passes through Volligen. The final stretch to Seelisberg involves one last climb across meadows.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Tour du Lac des Quatre Cantons

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.09 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,799 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,693 ft

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    Highest point: 2,556 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,427 ft

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 1,440 ft - Hotel Seerausch – Beckenried
  2. 1 : mi 0.36 - alt. 1,604 ft - Sign No. 98
  3. 2 : mi 1.06 - alt. 1,444 ft - Beckenried
  4. 3 : mi 1.41 - alt. 1,434 ft - Boden
  5. 4 : mi 2.64 - alt. 1,467 ft - Rütenen
  6. 5 : mi 3.75 - alt. 1,463 ft - Risleten Gorge
  7. 6 : mi 3.95 - alt. 1,788 ft - Sign No. 98
  8. 7 : mi 4.34 - alt. 2,408 ft - Crossroads
  9. 8 : mi 5.89 - alt. 2,172 ft - Sign No. 98
  10. 9 : mi 6.71 - alt. 1,824 ft - Wohnhaus Buochholz
  11. 10 : mi 7.38 - alt. 1,831 ft - Wanderweg sign
  12. 11 : mi 7.6 - alt. 2,087 ft - Fork in the road
  13. 12 : mi 7.74 - alt. 2,224 ft - Wanderweg sign
  14. 13 : mi 7.92 - alt. 2,441 ft - Breitlohn
  15. E : mi 8.08 - alt. 2,552 ft - Hotel Bellevue – Seelisberg

Notes

Hike undertaken by the author on 9 October 2026

The route for this hike follows the Waldstätterweg, which is marked on Swiss maps.

Signposting: at every major junction, you will find signposts:
- Sign No. 98 or P98 with a sticker No. 98 indicating this trail.
- R sign: Yellow sign with a hiker pictogram

Before setting off, it is advisable to check the Suisse Topo website for any trail closures and diversions. This information is updated in real time.

As well as the Visorando app, you can also download the free swisstopo app, where you’ll find this information too.

Transport: Timetables

Weather: before setting off, check the Swiss Weather Service or Météo Blue

Hiking equipment, particularly good walking boots.

Accommodation:

Worth a visit

  • Beckenried
  • Risleten Gorge
  • Wohnhaus Buochholz. The Unter Buochholz House (or Wohnhaus Buochholz) is one of the oldest surviving timber-framed houses in Switzerland. Date of construction: Built during the winter of 1348/1349.
    Historical significance: It is the second-oldest timber-framed house in the canton of Uri whose date of construction is known with certainty. It is a remarkable example of log-frame architecture (Strickbau) from Central Switzerland.
  • Seelisberg

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