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Lucerne – Alpnachstad
Visorando Member
13.76 mi
+2,982 ft
-3,012 ft
8h 55
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.
Walks near Kapellbrücke
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.
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.
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.
Renggpass - From Stansstad to Hergiswill
4.82 mi
+1,772 ft
-1,709 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Hergiswil (Nidwalden)
Starting from Stansstad railway station, you go straight up above the motorway, thus tackling the steepest part.
Then, along the ridge overview of the Alpnachersee lake for a good third of the way, glimpses of views and appreciating the 400-500m ascent: Probably a good time to rest for a lunch break before the Renggpass.
The final part is downhill all the way to the village and train station of Hergiswil, passing through fields of cows, farms & green pasture.
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.
Küssnacht am Rigi – Lucerne
11.07 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,040 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Canton of Schwyz
This second stage will take you from Küssnacht am Rigi (SZ) to Lucerne (LU). The route passes through the Wagenmoos nature reserves before descending towards the lake at Meggen. At Meggenhorn, notable for its castle, the path descends to the shores of Lake Lucerne, reaching the magnificent city of Lucerne
From Küssnacht am Rigi to Einsiedeln via the Schwyzer Höhenweg
40.10 mi
+13,566 ft
-12,123 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Canton of Schwyz
This scenic route will take you on a journey to discover the three legendary mountains of the canton of Schwyz: the Rigi, the Rossberg and the Mythen. You’ll enjoy panoramic views of Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug, Lake Lauerz and Lake Ägeri.
Küssnacht am Rigi – Rigi Kaltbad
5.79 mi
+4,098 ft
-804 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Canton of Schwyz
This first stage will take you from Küssnacht am Rigi, on the shores of Lake Lucerne, to Rigi Kaltbad. The hike is fairly short but quite steep as you make your way up to the Rigi. At Rigi Staffel, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the Alps, Lake Lucerne, Lake Sempach and Lake Zug. The Rigi is accessible from all directions via seven cable cars and two funiculars.
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.
Trip to the Rigi, scenic walk from Rigi Kulm to Wolfertschen
1.60 mi
+161 ft
-1,096 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Arth (Canton of Schwyz)
A trip to the Rigi: depart from Arth-Goldau to Rigi Kulm by cogwheel train, then enjoy a scenic walk from Rigi Kulm to Wolfertschen-first. From there, you can take the train back to Krabel and ascend in a cable car to Rigi Scheidegg, or descend directly by train to Arth-Goldau.