LU222-Walk: Ruins, cider and castle

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Takes place on 10.05 at 09:40
Excursion
Guided walk from Kleinwangen to Lieli-Nünegg, continuing through orchards to Heidegg Castle, concluding with a drink.
From Nünegg to Heidegg, discoveries in the Seetal valley

The guided walk takes us to the ruins of Nünegg Castle, through the orchards in the Seetal valley to Heidegg Castle.

An afternoon full of beautiful views over the Seetal valley and historical insights awaits you. Together we will climb up to the Nünegg castle ruins in Lieli/Hohenrain, one of the largest castle ruins in the canton of Lucerne. Fabian Küng, Deputy Cantonal Archaeologist Lucerne, will tell us how long the castle has defied the weather here and how to restore a ruin so that it is safe to walk through. Who dares to climb the dizzying platform?

Our path continues through impressive orchards with high trunk trees, which have a long tradition in the Seetal valley. Biologist and mediator Lena Deflorin explains what is special about standard trees and why the orchards are worth protecting as natural and cultural heritage.

Through fields and forests, with a view of Lake Baldegg, we finally reach Heidegg Castle. Here the museum team awaits us, entertaining us with stories and anecdotes about the castle's inhabitants, from the 12th century to 1950, when the last inhabitants bequeathed the estate to the canton of Lucerne. Finally, we enjoy a cider or a glass of wine in the secluded rose garden.

The Lucerne Museum, together with the Lucerne Cantonal Archaeology Department and Heidegg Castle, invite you to take a walk in the Seetal valley.

Meeting point: Kleinwangen bus station, Oberdorf (13.30 bus from Hochdorf station)

End point: Heidegg Castle (from here approx. 15 min walk to Gelfingen station)

Schedule: (time deviations possible)
1.40 pm - Start together in Kleinwangen Oberdorf: walk along the official hiking trail via Helgenbühl to Lieli to the ruins of Nünegg Castle.
14.15 - Nünegg guided tour
2.45 p.m. - Walk through orchards and the Langental forest with the old hollow path to Heidegg Castle
3.30 p.m. - Heidegg guided tour
16.15 - Final drink


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Start in Kleinwangen Oberdorf

Dates

Saturday, the 10.05.2025

13:40 - 16:30

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Free of charge

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Schloss Heidegg
6284 Gelfingen

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LU222-Walk: Ruins, cider and castle
6284 Gelfingen