Rigi Wölfertschen-First walks

This stage will take you from Unterägeri to Cham. You will gradually arrive at Lake Zug after a short climb to the Brunegg mountain pasture. On the way down, you will pass the pretty chapel of St. Verena. You can enjoy a lovely walk along the lake in Zug.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This stage will take you from Cham to Lucerne. The Michaelskreuz chapel offers a splendid view of Lake Lucerne. Gradually, as you walk along the Lucerne golf course, you will reach the shore of the Luzernersee. The magnificent lakeside promenade will take you to the old town near the famous Kappelbrücke.

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.

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.

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.