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A getaway to Lucerne
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4.16 mi
+157 ft
-148 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Lucerne (Canton of Lucerne)
Lucerne boasts an impressive heritage and ranks among the most beautiful cities in the world. The world-famous Chapel Bridge is an integral part of Lucerne’s image. The suggested route will take you past its two covered wooden bridges, the Chapel Bridge and the Spreuer Bridge, the city walls with their towers overlooking the town, the old town with its richly decorated houses, and St Leodegar’s Church. You’ll also enjoy a stroll along the shores of the famous Lake of the Four Cantons.
Vitznauerstock summit
6.07 mi
+3,576 ft
-3,550 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Canton of Lucerne
Starting in Vitznau, climb to the summit of the Vitznauerstock/Gersauerstock for a superb view of Lake Lucerne.
Tour of Lake Lucerne
72.65 mi
+16,450 ft
-16,453 ft
7 days
Difficult
Departure from Canton of Lucerne
Lake Lucerne borders four historic cantons of Central Switzerland. The tour around the lake therefore passes through the cantons of Uri, Schwyz, Lucerne and the former canton of Unterwalden (now divided into two half-cantons: Nidwalden and Obwalden). The route takes you through the heart of Switzerland’s cradle. In 1291, representatives of the three founding cantons (Uri, Schwyz and Unterwald) gathered to take the oath of alliance that marked the birth of the Swiss Confederation. In 1332, the canton of Lucerne entered into a perpetual alliance with the three original cantons.
Lucerne – Alpnachstad
13.76 mi
+2,982 ft
-3,012 ft
8h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Lucerne (Canton of Lucerne)
This third stage will take you from Lucerne (LU) to Alpnachstad (OW). After crossing the Seebrücke, you’ll pass the Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre (KKL). The route continues along the lake before branching off towards the hills above Horw. The path descends back towards the lake at Rank Winkel before tackling the climb up the Rengg Pass at the foot of Mount Pilatus. The route ends in Alpnachstad, following the shore of Lake Alpnach.
Vitznau – Küssnacht am Rigi
11.25 mi
+2,270 ft
-2,290 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Canton of Lucerne
This first stage will take you from Vitznau (LU) to Küssnacht am Rigi (SZ). The start of the route is a long climb up numerous steps and ladders to Oberwilen. The route passes above Weggis and gradually descends towards the Hertenstein peak before turning towards Lake Küssnacht.
Rigi Kaltbad – Goldau
6.13 mi
+479 ft
-3,609 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Weggis (Canton of Lucerne)
This second stage will take you from Rigi Kaltbad to Goldau. You’ll need to join Trail No. 63 at Rigi Klösterli. This route is mainly downhill. You’ll enjoy views of Lake Zug and Lake Lauerz.
From Lucerne to Schwarzsee via the Alpenpanorama Weg
97.78 mi
+19,350 ft
-17,323 ft
10 days
Difficult
Departure from Lucerne (Canton of Lucerne)
This ten-day itinerary follows the Alpenpanorama Weg from Lucerne to Schwarzsee. With Mount Pilatus within easy reach, it is well worth stopping off to enjoy the unique panorama of the Alps. You will cross the following cantons: Lucerne, Niedwalden (at Pilatus), Bern and Fribourg. This beautiful route offers numerous panoramic views of the Bernese Alps and the Jura.
Wolhusen - Napf via the Alpenpanorama Weg
10.81 mi
+3,379 ft
-728 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Wolhusen (Canton of Lucerne)
This stage will take you from Wolhusen to Napf. The route climbs fairly quickly and offers several panoramic viewpoints. You will discover the important peaks of the Bernese Alps. Napf enjoys a privileged position offering a panorama of the Alps to the south and the Jura to the north. Shortly before Napf, at (15) exactly, you will leave the Canton of Lucerne and enter the Canton of Bern.
Malters - Wolhusen via the Alpenpanorama Weg
7.11 mi
+620 ft
-348 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Malters (Canton of Lucerne)
This short stage will take you from Malters to Wolhusen. You will walk along the banks of the Petite Emme before arriving in Werthenstein. At the entrance to this village, you can admire the imposing cloister, a major pilgrimage site on the Via Jacobi.
Pilatus - Fräkmüntegg - Malters via the Alpenpanorama Weg
8.74 mi
+335 ft
-3,320 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Kriens (Canton of Lucerne)
After a night at the summit of Mount Pilatus and a last look at the Bernese Alps, you will descend towards the Alpenpanorama Weg. Before reaching the Petite Emme valley, you will have several more opportunities to admire the Pilatus massif.
Lucerne - Fräkmüntegg - Pilatus via the Alpenpanorama Weg
6.50 mi
+3,323 ft
-177 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Lucerne (Canton of Lucerne)
Mount Pilatus, which towers over Lake Lucerne and Lucerne, quickly comes into view on the Alpenpenpanorama Weg trail. It is clearly visible from the heights as soon as you leave Lucerne. This summit is well worth a detour. You will have unforgettable memories of the panorama of the Alps and the Jura in the evening, when you can enjoy the absolute calm and a magnificent sunset over the Bernese Alps.