Küssnacht am Rigi – Lucerne

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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

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Tour du Lac des Quatre Cantons

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.07 mi
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    Average duration: 6h 00 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 1,043 ft
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    Descent: - 1,040 ft
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    Highest point: 2,103 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,414 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 1,427 ft - Seehof Hotel – Küssnacht am Rigi
  2. 1 : mi 0.39 - alt. 1,427 ft - Underground car park – Sign No. 98
  3. 2 : mi 0.55 - alt. 1,493 ft - Sign No. 98 – Bahnhof
  4. 3 : mi 1.47 - alt. 1,785 ft - Allmig
  5. 4 : mi 1.59 - alt. 1,821 ft - Sign No. 98
  6. 5 : mi 2.34 - alt. 2,001 ft - Schlittenried
  7. 6 : mi 2.55 - alt. 2,034 ft - Sign No. 98
  8. 7 : mi 3.02 - alt. 1,988 ft - Crossroads
  9. 8 : mi 4.1 - alt. 2,090 ft - Sign No. 98
  10. 9 : mi 4.65 - alt. 1,880 ft - Sentibühlstrasse
  11. 10 : mi 5.17 - alt. 1,578 ft - Sign No. 98
  12. 11 : mi 5.63 - alt. 1,522 ft - Seeacher
  13. 12 : mi 6.25 - alt. 1,457 ft - Seestrasse
  14. 13 : mi 7.04 - alt. 1,562 ft - Sign No. 98
  15. 14 : mi 7.64 - alt. 1,549 ft - Meggenhorn
  16. 15 : mi 7.73 - alt. 1,591 ft - Meggenhorn Castle
  17. 16 : mi 8.48 - alt. 1,453 ft - Seeburgstrasse
  18. 17 : mi 10.84 - alt. 1,430 ft - Crossroads
  19. E : mi 11.07 - alt. 1,457 ft - Lucerne

Notes

Hike completed by the author on 5 October 2026

The route for this hike follows the Waldstätterweg, which is marked on Swiss maps.

Signposting: at every major junction, you will find signposts:
- Sign No. 98 or P98 with a sticker No. 98 indicating this trail.
- R sign: a yellow sign with a hiker pictogram

Before setting off, it is advisable to check the Suisse Topo website for any trail closures and diversions. This information is updated in real time.

As well as the Visorando app, you can also download the free swisstopo app, where you’ll find this information too.

Transport: Timetables

Weather: before setting off, check the Swiss Weather Service or Météo Blue

Hiking equipment, particularly good walking boots.

Accommodation:

Worth a visit

  • Küssnacht and Rigi
  • Meggen
  • Meggenhorn and its castle
  • Lucerne
  • The Rigi
  • Mount Pilatus

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