Waldstätterweg

36:00 h
113.94 km
4,800 m
4,800 m
434 m
1,064 m
630 m
Start: Brunnen
Destination: Rütli

The cultural trail with history circles all arms of Lake Lucerne. Switzerland and later Swiss tourism were born in this landscape. Seven daily stages take you to historic sites, places of historical remembrance and through charming landscapes. Treat yourself to a trip on the steamboat.

Treat yourself to some time out with this hike and experience one of the original landscapes of Swiss tourism in a new way. Whether in multi-day stages or in individual day stages, experience the natural and cultural area of Lake Lucerne from a new perspective.

The route follows the lake as a guideline and circles all its arms. It leads along lakeside paths, mountain hiking trails and urban promenades and also includes historical trails such as the rocky path on the Bürgenstock. Whether with or without luggage transport, numerous accommodation options in the hotel industry or agritourism will bring you closer to the country, its people and the characteristics of the region. You can plan your day flexibly by boat, post bus and bus. Dive into the cool water when you feel like it.

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Directions

As a regional route on the SwitzerlandMobility network, the Waldstätterweg is signposted throughout and in both directions as route no. 98.

Tour information

Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Good shoes, medium stamina: the Waldstätterweg is also a mountain hiking trail in parts. With the exception of stage 3, sturdy shoes with good soles are therefore advisable on all stages. The stages are designed for medium fitness levels. Equipment suitable for the weather is a prerequisite.

The hiking times are approximate times without breaks for refreshments, sightseeing and swimming. We recommend that you allow sufficient time for the individual stages.

Directions & Parking facilities

The motorway from Zurich and Lucerne leads directly to Brunnen via Rotkreuz. Parking spaces are signposted in the centre of Brunnen.

Muotaplatz – Gersauerstrasse 56 – 6440 Brunnen

P+Rail Brunnen – Bahnhofstrasse 46 – 6440 Brunnen

Train and bus. You can get to Brunnen from Zurich and Lucerne every hour and half hour. The same applies from Ticino. There is a bus from Brunnen railway station to the landing stage. But you can reach the shores of Lake Lucerne comfortably on foot in just 7 minutes. www.sbb.ch

Literature

Kulturlandschaftsführer, Rund um den Vierwaldstättersee. Waldstätterweg & Weg der Schweiz. 2. Auflage.

ISBN 978-3-03818-334-1

Author

Jonas Ulrich

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Website

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

To shorten walking times, public transport can be used for certain sections of the route.

Safety guidelines

Attention: The rock path on the Bürgenstock is closed and impassable from November to April.