Cham - Lucerne via the Alpenpanorama Weg

This stage will take you from Cham to Lucerne. The Michaelskreuz chapel offers a splendid view of Lake Lucerne. Gradually, as you walk along the Lucerne golf course, you will reach the shore of the Luzernersee. The magnificent lakeside promenade will take you to the old town near the famous Kappelbrücke.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 23.48 km
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    Average duration: 8h 20 
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    Difficulty: Difficult

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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 572 m
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    Descent: - 554 m

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    Highest point: 798 m
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    Lowest point: 413 m

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Description of the walk

For ease of description, the following symbols are used
R sign: Yellow sign with hiker pictogram
W sign: Sign or diamond with the annotation Wanderweg
Sign No. 3: Yellow sign with green sticker No. 3.
Sign No. 22: Yellow multi-directional sign with green sticker No. 22.

(S) From the Bahnhof hotel, take the underpass and rejoin the Alpenpanorama Weg. Follow the railway line to Hünenberg Zythus station. Sign No. 3.

(1) Leave the railway line. Head south on Dersbachstrasse, passing through the hamlets of Dersbach and Freundenberg. Continue to Buonas church. Sign No. 3.

(2) Turn south-west, cross Rischerstrasse with caution and arrive at a crossroads at Schmidhof. Signpost No. 3.

(3) Head south, approach the railway line and motorway, then cross them and start a fairly steep climb up Dorfstrasse in the village of Meierskappel. At the cheese dairy, turn right towards the church. Signpost W.

(4) At the church, take Dietisbergstrasse, which after a 90° turn heads south-west. After a very steep slope, pass Dietisberg, turn right at the Oberstehof farm and join another farm in Obertal. Sign No. 3.

(5) Leave Dietisbergstrasse on your right, pass between the two buildings of the Obertal farm and begin the climb towards Michaelskreuz. Follow a beautiful shaded path to reach the Untermichaelskerz farm. Sign No. 3.

(6) Pass to the right of the buildings, take a small path through the grass and rejoin the road to Untermischalskreuz. On the left, admire the beautiful chapel of Michaelskreuz perched on a hilltop. It is not included in the Alpenpanorama route, but it is well worth a visit.

(7) Enjoy the view of Lake Zug. Return to the Untermischaelskreuz road, pass the Michaelskreuz restaurant, turn right and you will come to a crossroads. Sign No. 3.

(8) Pass the houses of Michaelskreuz and take a small road around a small hill topped by an antenna. Follow a ridge down to Schiffmannshof. Sign No. 3.

(9) Follow the numerous signposts No. 3 to reach the entrance to the village of Udligenswil. Signpost No. 3.

(10) Head south, take Schössligasse and join Dorfstrasse. Sign No. 3.

(11) Heading south-west, at the village exit, rejoin the Hintere Zweiermatt road. Follow the signs and descend into the valley until you reach the Gotzental road. Sign No. 3.

(12) Cross the Gotzental road with caution and continue north-west for about 50 metres on this road. Signpost No. 3. Turn left, climb towards Obersmösli and continue to an intersection after a small shrine. Signpost No. 3.

(13) Leave the Dottenberg road on your right, turn left and start descending to Adligenswil via Dallenbach. Arrive on Dottenbergstrasse before it curves. Sign W.

(14) Cut across the bend in Adligenswil, go through two roundabouts, and after the Rössli restaurant, turn right onto Dietschibergstrasse until you reach Vorder Dalacheri. Sign No. 3.

(15) Turn right at the farm and leave the road after about 100 metres. Take the path on the left. Follow the Lucerne golf course and you will come to a small road at the Sainte-Anna Gerlisberg monastery.

(16) Continue downhill, following the bends in Gerlisbergstrasse. Cross the Bellerive road, follow the small road to Felsental and rejoin Bellerivestrasse at a level crossing. Signpost R.

(17) Cross the railway line heading west, use the footpath that runs alongside Haldenstrasse, turn left along the tennis courts and you will find yourself at the edge of Lake Lucerne.

(18) Enjoy the magnificent lakeside promenade to the Seebrücke. Sign No. 3.

(19) Admire the wooden bridge (Kapellbrücke) and cross the Reuss via the Seebrücke to Lucerne station. (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 421 m - Hotel Bahnhof - Cham
  2. 1 : km 0.9 - alt. 416 m - Hünenberg Zythus
  3. 2 : km 4.85 - alt. 426 m - Buonas Church
  4. 3 : km 5.21 - alt. 456 m - Schmidhof
  5. 4 : km 7.28 - alt. 505 m - Meierskapell Church
  6. 5 : km 8.58 - alt. 650 m - Obertal
  7. 6 : km 9.63 - alt. 744 m - Untermichaelskreuz - Sign No. 3
  8. 7 : km 10.07 - alt. 788 m - Michaelskreuz - Chapel. Viewpoint.
  9. 8 : km 10.32 - alt. 768 m - Crossroads - Sign No. 3
  10. 9 : km 11.54 - alt. 771 m - Schiffmannshof
  11. 10 : km 13.43 - alt. 644 m - Udligenswil
  12. 11 : km 13.7 - alt. 623 m - Udligenswil - Dorfstrasse
  13. 12 : km 15.21 - alt. 550 m - Gotzentalstrasse
  14. 13 : km 16 - alt. 631 m - Intersection - Sign No. 3
  15. 14 : km 17.73 - alt. 549 m - Dottenbergstrasse
  16. 15 : km 18.86 - alt. 596 m - Vorder Dalacheri
  17. 16 : km 20.73 - alt. 558 m - St. Anna Gerlisberg Monastery
  18. 17 : km 21.59 - alt. 438 m - Bellerivestrasse - level crossing
  19. 18 : km 21.84 - alt. 436 m - Luzerersee lake shore
  20. 19 : km 23.12 - alt. 435 m - Seebrücke
  21. E : km 23.48 - alt. 438 m - Lucerne railway station

Notes

  • Green sticker No. 3 Alpenpanorama Weg
  • ? Yellow signposting: Alpine panorama trail sticker No. 3. Excellent signposting with numerous signs along the entire route.
  • ? Mountain equipment, including good hiking boots, warm clothing and sun protection.
  • ? Several restaurants along the route.
  • ? Plenty of accommodation in Lucerne.
  • ? A few fountains along the route, but the water is not always drinkable.
  • ? Transport: Timetables
  • ? Weather: before setting off, check the Swiss weather forecast or Météo blue
  • ? Alpine pastures: You will cross many alpine pastures, where farmers are very cooperative with hikers. Please respect the paths that pass through their property. Don't forget to close gates behind you.

Worth a visit

  • Cham
  • Zugersee
  • Michaelskreuz - Chapel
  • Lucerne
  • Lake Lucerne

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