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Lac des Quatres Cantons walks
A getaway to Lucerne
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4.16 mi
+157 ft
-148 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Lucerne (Canton of Lucerne)
Lucerne boasts an impressive heritage and ranks among the most beautiful cities in the world. The world-famous Chapel Bridge is an integral part of Lucerne’s image. The suggested route will take you past its two covered wooden bridges, the Chapel Bridge and the Spreuer Bridge, the city walls with their towers overlooking the town, the old town with its richly decorated houses, and St Leodegar’s Church. You’ll also enjoy a stroll along the shores of the famous Lake of the Four Cantons.
Vitznauerstock summit
6.07 mi
+3,576 ft
-3,550 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Canton of Lucerne
Starting in Vitznau, climb to the summit of the Vitznauerstock/Gersauerstock for a superb view of Lake Lucerne.
Circular around Lake Türlersee
3.60 mi
+512 ft
-515 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Hausen am Albis (Canton of Zürich)
An accessible hike around Lake Türlen, pleasant in summer thanks to the coolness of the lake and forest. You will pass through different landscapes: a wetland area, forest, and the climb to the village offers beautiful views of Lake Zug, the Titlis summit, and Lake Lucerne. You will descend through meadows before arriving at the more touristy beach.
Walks near Lac des Quatres Cantons
Bürgenstock – Beckenried
7.73 mi
+1,837 ft
-3,228 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ennetbürgen (Nidwalden)
This fifth stage will take you from Bürgenstock (NW) to Beckenried (NW). The route follows the north face of the Bürgenstock cliff to Sankt Jost Church before descending towards the lake at Ennetbürgen. The rest of the route runs alongside the lake, passing through Buochs, and ends in Beckenried.
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.
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.
Lucerne – Alpnachstad
13.76 mi
+2,982 ft
-3,012 ft
8h 55
Very 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.
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.
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.
Vitznau – Küssnacht am Rigi
11.25 mi
+2,270 ft
-2,290 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Canton of Lucerne
This first stage will take you from Vitznau (LU) to Küssnacht am Rigi (SZ). The start of the route is a long climb up numerous steps and ladders to Oberwilen. The route passes above Weggis and gradually descends towards the Hertenstein peak before turning towards Lake Küssnacht.
Tour of Lake Lucerne
72.65 mi
+16,450 ft
-16,453 ft
7 days
Difficult
Departure from Canton of Lucerne
Lake Lucerne borders four historic cantons of Central Switzerland. The tour around the lake therefore passes through the cantons of Uri, Schwyz, Lucerne and the former canton of Unterwalden (now divided into two half-cantons: Nidwalden and Obwalden). The route takes you through the heart of Switzerland’s cradle. In 1291, representatives of the three founding cantons (Uri, Schwyz and Unterwald) gathered to take the oath of alliance that marked the birth of the Swiss Confederation. In 1332, the canton of Lucerne entered into a perpetual alliance with the three original cantons.
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.