From Flüelen to Vitznau on the shores of Lake Lucerne

This two-day route will give you a glimpse of the beauty of Lake Lucerne. The route offers numerous viewpoints overlooking the lake. You will admire the Glockspiel de Tellsplatte, Switzerland's largest carillon. You will end this hike in Vitznau, a charming village and the starting point for the little train that climbs to the top of the Rigi.

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Creation:
01 Oct 2025

Last update:
22 Oct 2025

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 29.71 km
Average duration: 2 days
Difficulty: Difficult
Back to start: No
Ascent: + 1,810 m
Descent: - 1,796 m
Highest point: 822 m
Lowest point: 432 m

Country: Switzerland
Area: Alps
District: Canton of Uri
Start: N 46.901951° / E 8.624137°
End: N 47.009681° / E 8.482471°
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Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

Notes

Getting to Flüelen by public transport:

Flüelen is served by trains from many Swiss cities, including Zurich and Lucerne.

Leaving Vitznau by public transport:

Vitznau is served by a bus to Küssnacht.
Küssnacht is served by trains from many Swiss cities: Zurich, Lucerne, etc.

Transport: Timetables
Weather: before setting off, check the Swiss Weather Service or Météo blue
Hiking equipment, including good shoes.

Before setting off, check the SwitzerlandMobility website for any trail closures or diversions.

Accommodation in Morschach : Antoniushaus Mattli
Accommodation in Vitznau: Hotel Terrasse am See

Worth a visit

Flüelen.
Morschach with a view of the Mythen mountains.
Urnersee (Lake Uri, part of Lake Lucerne).
Sisikon.
Glockenspiel of Tellsplatte(the largest carillon in Switzerland).
Tellskapelle.
Lake Lucerne.
Brunnen.
Gersau.
Vitznau.
The Rigi.

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Flüelen - Morschach

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Departure from Canton of Uri

This first stage will take you from Flüelen to Morschach. Flüelen is located at the southern end of Lake Uri at the mouth of the Reuss. This route offers numerous views of the lake and the mountain ranges bordering it. On this route, you will discover the Glockspiel de Tellsplatte, the largest carillon in Switzerland. You will also admire the Tellskapelle chapel on the lake shore.

Morschach - Vitznau

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Morschach - Vitznau

Departure from Canton of Schwyz

This second stage will take you from Morschach to Vitznau. As you cross Morschach, you can admire the Mythen, the two legendary peaks of the canton of Schwitz. This route offers many more views of the lake and the mountain ranges that surround it. At Brunnen, you will leave Lake Uri and follow the shores of Lake Lucerne. You will stop in the charming village of Vitznau, the departure point for the little train that climbs to the famous summit of the Rigi.

Vitznauerstock summit

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Departure from Canton of Lucerne

Starting in Vitznau, climb to the summit of the Vitznauerstock/Gersauerstock for a superb view of Lake Lucerne.

Loop starting from Silenen, above Amsteg, canton of Uri.

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Boucle au départ de Silenen, au-dessus de Amsteg, canton de Uri

Departure from Silenen (Canton of Uri)

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Unterägeri - Cham par l'Alpenpanorama Weg

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Einsiedeln - Unterägeri par l'Alpenpanorama Weg

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