3’238 m museums SURENENPASS 2’291 m Swiss Museum of Transport KAISERSTOCK Bürglen GITSCHEN 2’515 m URIROTSTOCK ALTDORF 2’513 m 2’928 m Glasi Brunni Seedorf Victorinox Visitor Center

Flüelen Willhelm Tell Museum 4 Banalp FRONALPSTOCK Uri’s Crystal Museum 2 Isleten BRISEN 1’922 m 2’404 m 6 Tellsplatte historic sites Oberrickenbach STOOS NIEDERBAUEN 1 Rütli Meadow 1’305 m Lake Uri 1’923 m MUSENALP 1’740 m 2 1 3 Tellsplatte (Tell’s slab) Stockhütte 3 KLEWENALP Meggenhorn Castle Schlattli Rütli 5 Niederrickenbach 4 1’593 m Wirzweli 4 The Swiss Path •••••••• 5 BUOCHSERHORN 1’807 m Rütli – Flüelen – , h 1’898 m Brunnen 5 Waldstätter Path •••••••• Brunnen – , . h Vitznau – Küssnacht, . h Küssnacht – , . h Lucerne – Alpnachstad, . h 2 Ennetbürgen Alpnachstad – Bürgenstock, . h Vitznau BÜRGENSTOCK Alpnachstad Bürgenstock – Beckenried, .  h 1’128 m Lake Lake 1 Beckenried – Rütli, . h KULM Kaltbad Lucerne GOLDAU 1’798 m ROSSBERG Kehrsiten- Hergiswil Bürgenstock Kehrsiten Dorf 2’120 m 5 Hertenstein Kastanienbaum Fräkmüntegg SEEBODENALP 3 Meggenhorn Krienseregg Hermitage Merlischachen Lake Seeburg Küssnacht Verkehrshaus-Lido Lucerne

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WELCOME ABOARD! Just a few moments ago, you com- Vitznau Rütli menced a wonderful journey of discovery on our beautiful boat. Relax and enjoy the superb scenery of Central Switzer- In  , Europe’s first rack railway opened, leading from On the sail from Brunnen to the mythic Rütli meadow, you land as you pass historic sites and towering peaks. You may Vitznau to Rigi Kulm. With some luck, you just might see one will notice the  m high Schillerstein. This jagged rock has alight from our vessel at any pier and later continue your of the two operational steam locomotives standing on the an inscription that is dedicated to the German poet Friedrich onward journey at leisure. Our crew is here to provide you turntable at Vitznau station. Schiller (the author of «Wilhelm Tell»). The natural monu- with additional timetable information. ment was inscribed in ,  years after the bard’s birth- day. The Rütli meadow is known as the cradle of Vitznau – Beckenried – Gersau and it is here that in  the Swiss Confederation was established as an alliance between the three cantons of Uri, Lucerne Between these ports of call, you will pass through the nar- Schwyz and . Historic buildings and century-old landmarks like the Chapel rowest point of Lake Lucerne, known as the «Nas». Here the

Bridge, the Lion Monument or the medieval city ramparts foothills of Mount Rigi and the Bürgenstock create a tight

wait to be discovered on foot. Enjoy the contrast of old and frame. Other magnificent mountains that will now come into www.lakelucerne.ch | [email protected] Lake Uri     + fax |     + phone

new Lucerne, with such contemporary buildings as the KKL your sight are the Stanserhorn, the Buochserhorn and Brisen, Lucerne CH- | Postfach | Werftestrasse framing the waterfront. Countless shops and refined restau- with the hiking and skiing paradise Klewenalp/Stockhütte. At Tellsplatte you will notice the little chapel dedicated to AG) (SGV Company Navigation Lucerne Lake rants lend to the city’s exciting vibe. From Beckenried to Gersau, the lake is at its widest (. km), Wilhelm Tell, the Swiss national hero. According to the while also at its deepest (  m.) The full length from legend, it was at this site that Tell escaped from the clutches Lucerne to Flüelen measures  km, while the whole lake of the tyrant Gessler and secured his freedom. On the other Lucerne – Weggis has a footprint of  km². side of the lake, we will pass through Bauen, the smallest village in Canton Uri. Until , Bauen was actually without As soon as you have set sail from the city, you will find your- any road access. self surrounded by magnificent mountains and breathtaking views. On a warm day, the ambiance is quite Mediterranean. Gersau Let the tranquility of the lake enchant you, as you gently From  to   Gersau was an independent republic. In Flüelen glide over the water, passing the picturesque shoreline.  , the Congress of Vienna allocated it to Canton Schwyz. The proud locals still cherish their autonomous history In Flüelen you will notice how the River flows into the lake. The strong current prevents the lake from freezing over Your cruise into Weggis though. in winter. Flüelen boasts an excellent boat-to-train inter- the heart of the Weggis is a popular summer resort, known for its mild cli- change and lies on the major Gotthard north-south route. In  , the new will open for railway mate, lush gardens and majestic trees. In , the Treib ON LAKE LUCERNE well-known American writer Mark Twain lived in Weggis for traffic. With a length of  km, this is now the longest train Before arriving at the quaint pier of Treib, you will notice the several months. He thought very highly of the town, describ- tunnel in the world. pretty peaks of Oberbauen and Niederbauen. In Treib, the ing it with the following words: «This is the most charming wooden boat house is famous for its black and yellow place we have ever lived in for repose and restfullness». window shutters in the heraldic colors of Canton Uri. The building can trace its origins to  and takes an important place in Swiss history. Rigi ’ m

Weggis – Vitznau Pilatus ’  m Fronalpstock ’ m Klewenalp ’ m To the left you will notice Mount Rigi. From the summit at  m you can see all of as well as Brunnen Southern . You may reach the top either by aerial Bürgenstock ’  m cableway from Weggis or by rack railway from Vitznau. To On to Brunnen then! This pretty resort town is dwarfed by Stanserhorn ’ m  the right you will notice the impressive Bürgenstock, with the two Mythen mountains, which tower at  m and   its steep cliffs and the unique Hammetschwand elevator, an  m respectively. With a year-round population of  , engineering landmark dating from . Brunnen is one of the largest towns along Lake Lucerne.

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