Route 1291, stage 7: Sursee

04:35 h
917 m
961 m
425 m
861 m
436 m
58.85 km
Start: Sursee
Destination: Lucerne

Almost there! The seventh and final stage of Route 1291 takes you through the Seetal valley: From Sursee, the route continues to Beromünster, then via Hochdorf back to Lucerne.

Enjoy the seventh and final stage of Route 1291 to the full. From Sursee, it takes you to Beromünster and magnificent St. Michael’s Abbey. From here, head to Heidegg Castle and Winery, enroute to Beinwil in Aargau and back to Hochdorf in Lucerne. Enjoy the Seetal around Lake Baldegg and soak in the scenery. Slowly but surely you begin to sense the increasing urbanisation of your surroundings as you pedal through the conurbation of Lucerne. After Rothenburg and Emmenbrücke, the route takes you back to the starting point of Route 1291, Lucerne railway station. Treat yourself to a chilled drink at one of Lake Lucerne’s waterside bars or an ice cream at one of the city’s many gelaterias.

Route: 60 km | Ascent 920 hm | Descent 960 hm

Start

Sursee

Collegiate Church of St. Michael, Beromünster

Church

Destination

Lucerne

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Directions

From Sursee, the route takes you steeply uphill to Beromünster. From here you cycle straight through Lucerne’s Seetal valley: Hitzkirch is followed by Beinwil, Hohenrain, Ballwil and finally Hochdorf. The route then continues around Eschenbach via Emmen and Emmenbrücke and back to Lucerne.

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
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.

Additional information

Historical highlights of the 7th stage

Beromünster: Radio antenna of the regional radio channel und Canons' Abbey

Seetal: Castle Heidegg

Luzern: Chapel bridge and water tower

Culinary highlights of the 7th stage

Seetal: Wirtshaus Herlisberg

Luzern: Max Chocolatier

Accommodation options of the 7th stage:

Sursee: Hotel Sursee

Luzern: Hotel Drei Könige

Literature

Cycling Map SwitzerlandMobility

Author

Luzern Tourismus AG

Organization

Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The Seetal is Lucerne’s valley of castles. Seize this opportunity and visit one or more of these castles while you’re there. From Heidegg Castle, you can survey the Heidegg wine estate, which produces a superb selection of white and red wines as well as other specialities.

Safety guidelines

This stage leads over busy roads. Pay attention to your safety in road traffic.

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.

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