- 10:00 h
- 7,878 m
- 7,921 m
- 423 m
- 2,429 m
- 2,006 m
- 383.26 km
- Start: Lucerne train station
- Destination: Lucerne train station
Explore the heart of Switzerland on an e-bike! The new «Route 1291» offers e-bikers probably one of the most impressive and historic routes in Switzerland. The start and finish of the circular tour are in the city of Lucerne. The route leads via Weggis, Brunnen and Altdorf to Andermatt. From there it continues over the Furka, Grimsel and Brünig Passes to Lungern, Sörenberg, Entlebuch and finally to the Lucerne countryside regions of Willisau, Sursee, Beromünster as well as Hochdorf. The route of over 300 km is divided into 7 stages and runs along numerous sights, castles and historic towns. The «Route 1291» crosses a varied landscape with palm trees, lakes, mountains, gorges, glaciers and Alpine passes. The many culinary highlights and wineries round off the new e-bike route.
Route: 385 km | Duration: 7 days (approx. 34 hours) | Ascent 7878 hm | Descent 7.921 hm
On the way on 7 stages:
Stage 1: Luzern – Weggis – Brunnen – (mit Schiff) – Flüelen
Stage 3: Andermatt – Furkapass – Grimselpass – Meiringen
Stage 4: Meiringen – Lungern – Sörenberg
Stage 5: Sörenberg – Kemmeriboden – Marbarch – Entlebuch
Waypoints
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
On this route, pay attention to the signposting on site. On some sections of the route, fast e-bikes (45s with yellow number) are sometimes prohibited. Here you will find the traffic signals and their meaning.
When passing through farms, we thank you on behalf of the farmers for passing through at an adapted, reduced speed.
Tour information
Barrier-Free
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- E-bike (incl. spare battery, if possible) and charger for on the road.
- Suitable equipment for your own safety
If you don't have your own e-bike, we recommend Rent a Bike. Rent the right e-bike for you online and pick it up conveniently at Lucerne station.
Directions & Parking facilities
Additional information
Historical highlights
- Lucerne: Chapel Bridge with water tower
- Schwyz: Federal Charter Museum
- Altdorf: Tell monument
- Andermatt: Devil's Bridge
- Furka Pass: Hotel Restaurant Belvedere and Rhone Glacier
- Beromünster: Landessender and monastery
- Seetal: Heidegg Castle
Culinary highlights
- Lucerne: Max Chocolatier
- Brunnen: Lakeside Restaurant Brunnen
- Uri: Gotthard service area
- Andermatt: Sust Lodge Andermatt
- Marbach: Alpine Cheese Production Marbach
- Entlebuch: "Schafbuur" (Sheep farm) and Emscha
- Willisau: Café Amrein
Accommodation along Route 1291:
- Lucerne: Hotel Drei Könige
- Altdorf: Hotel Höfli
- Andermatt: Hotel Schlüssel
- Meiringen: Parkhotel Du Sauvage
- Sörenberg: Hotel Rischli
- Entlebuch: Hotel Drei Könige
- Sursee: Hotel Sursee
Hunger & Thirst
Literature
Author
Luzern Tourismus AG
Organization
Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Don't worry about your luggage on route 1291, with Eurotrek's packages, daily luggage transfers are taken care of.
Safety guidelines
When passing through farms, we thank you on behalf of the farmers for passing through at an adapted, reduced speed.
