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Hike completed by the author on 8 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 pictogramBefore 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:
- Beckenried: Hotel Seerausch
Bürgenstock – Beckenried
This fifth stage will take you from Bürgenstock (NW) to Beckenried (NW). The route follows the north face of the Bürgenstock cliff to Sankt Jost Church before descending towards the lake at Ennetbürgen. The rest of the route runs alongside the lake, passing through Buochs, and ends in Beckenried.
This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Tour du Lac des Quatre Cantons
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.73 mi -
Average duration: 5h 10 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 1,837 ft -
Descent: - 3,228 ft -
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Highest point: 3,524 ft -
Lowest point: 1,414 ft
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Country:
Switzerland
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Area: Alps -
City:
Ennetbürgen -
Start: N 46.996841° / E 8.381695° -
End: N 46.971792° / E 8.459239° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S : mi 0 - alt. 2,831 ft - Bürgenstock Resort (Bus Zentrum)
- 1 : mi 1.44 - alt. 3,287 ft - Känzeli
- 2 : mi 2.05 - alt. 2,602 ft - Sign No. 98
- 3 : mi 2.58 - alt. 2,526 ft - Crossroads
- 4 : mi 2.96 - alt. 2,300 ft - St Jost’s Church
- 5 : mi 3.59 - alt. 1,814 ft - Sign No. 98
- 6 : mi 3.83 - alt. 1,667 ft - Stalden
- 7 : mi 4.52 - alt. 1,427 ft - Seestrasse
- 8 : mi 4.92 - alt. 1,427 ft - Strandweg
- 9 : mi 5.61 - alt. 1,440 ft - Buochs
- 10 : mi 5.68 - alt. 1,453 ft - Beckenriederstrasse
- 11 : mi 6.01 - alt. 1,440 ft - Hinter Linden
- 12 : mi 6.87 - alt. 1,440 ft - Buochserstrasse
- 13 : mi 7.33 - alt. 1,516 ft - Bridge over the Träschlibach
- E : mi 7.73 - alt. 1,430 ft - Hotel Seerausch – Beckenried
Notes
Worth a visit
- Bürgenstock
- St Jost’s Church
- Ennetbürgen
- Buochs
- Beckenried
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