From Lucerne to Schwarzsee via the Alpenpanorama Weg

This route is the second section of the Alpine Panorama Trail, which connects Lake Constance (Rorschach) to Lake Geneva (Vevey).
See the first part From Rorschach to Lucerne
See the second part From Lucerne to Schwarsee
See the third part From Schwarzsee to Vevey

Preparation
A 10-day itinerary should be planned in advance.
Experience has shown that it is a good idea to check the availability of accommodation, especially in popular areas and, above all, in places that do not offer alternative options.

• Napf: very busy at weekends and not open every day.
• Moosegg: not open every day. Alternative accommodation available in Langnau.
• Münsingen: only one hotel.
• Rüeggisberg: Only two B&Bs

Weather:
The climb up Mount Pilatus is only worthwhile if the weather is good.
If this is not the case, do the Lucerne to Malters stage.

• Red and white or yellow signposting: Alpine panorama trail, vignette no. 3. Excellent signposting with numerous signs along the entire route.
• Mountain equipment, including good hiking boots, warm clothing and sun protection.
• There are a few fountains along the route, but the water is not always drinkable.
• Transport: Timetable
• Pilatus Fräkmüntegg - Pilatus cable car: CHF 16 (May 2022)
• Weather: before setting off, check the Swiss weather forecast or Météo blue
• Alpine pastures: You will cross numerous alpine pastures, where farmers are very cooperative with hikers. Please stay on the paths that cross their property. Remember to close any gates behind you.
• Please note that Switzerland is not in the EU. Mobile data is charged at prohibitive rates. It is advisable to download offline maps via Wi-Fi before each stage.
• In eastern and central Switzerland, very few people speak French. A basic knowledge of German or English is recommended. The local greeting is "grüezi".
• Accommodation in Lucerne: Hotel Altstadt Krone
• Accommodation in Pilatus: Hotel Pilatus Kulm
• Accommodation in Malters: Hotel Kreuz
• Accommodation in Wolhusen: Hotel Rebstock
• Accommodation in Napf: Berghotel Napf
• Accommodation in Lüderenalp: Hotel Lüderenalp
• Accommodation in Langnau: Hotel Emmental
• Accommodation in Münsingen: Hotel Koncept Löie
• Accommodation in Rüeggisberg: B&B Bären
• Accommodation in Guggisberg: Hotel Sternen
• Accommodation in Schwarzsee: Hotel Bad

Hike completed by the author from 18 to 27 May 2022.

• Lucerne.
• Lake Lucerne.
• Mount Pilatus.
• The Bernese Alps, including the Mönch, Eiger and Jungfrau.
• The Kleine Emme.
• Malters.
• Werthenstein and its imposing cloister.
• Wolhusen.
• Napf.
• Panorama of the Alps.
• Panoramic view of the Jura.
• Lüderneralp.
• Langnau in the Emmental.
• The Emme.
• Moosegg
• Blasenfluh.
• Panorama of the Bernese Alps.
• Münsingen.
• The Aare.
• Toffen.
• Rüeggisberg and its monastery.
• Schwarzenburg.
• Guggershorn.
• Guggisberg and its Vreneli museum.
• Zollhaus
• Schwarzsee, its resort and lake.