LUCERNE /o*. Route. 51 (3) From Zurich to Zug by the Alois. 17V3 M. No diligence since the opening of the railway. Carriage from Zurich to the Albis Inn in hrs., 1012 fr. (Pedestrians, see below.) The Albis road quits the W. bank of the lake at Wollithofen (p. 41), ascends towards the S., and traverses a monotonous plain. Near AdUtihwyl (1460*) it crosses the Sifti by a covered wooden bridge, and then winds upwards 8V2 M. from Oher-Albia Unler-Albis 1*2600?), to — a solitary cInn at the highest point of the road. The "Hochwacht (2887'), with a pavilion, '/a hr. to the S. of the AlbU Inn, affords a beautiful and extensive prospect, embracing the entire Lake of Zurich; to the N. the volcanic heights of Swabia; to the W. and S. the Lake of Zug, the Rigi, Pilatus, part of the Lake uf Lucerne, and the Alps from the Sentis to the Jungfrau. The Scheerhorn and Mythen are concealed by the wooded Biirglen (1312'J, the highest point of the Albis. The road descends gradually in long curves, passing the small Tiirler See (on the right; 2116') to Hausen ( 1978' ; "Lowe), a thriving village with handsome country-houses, near which, on a wooded height to the left of the road, is Albisbrunn, a hydropathic establishment chiefly frequented by French patients (pension 7'/i fr.)- The next village is Kappel (1890*), with the early Gothic church of a suppressed Cistercian monastery, containing some old stained glass. A battle took place here on 11th Oct. 1531, between the Rom. Cath. cantons united with Lucerne, and the reformers of Zurich, amongst whom was Zwfngli. A metal plate inserted in the rock, and bearing a German and Latin inscription, on the road near Kappel , indi cates the spot where a soldier of Unterwalden found Zwingli wounded and, without knowing him, pierced him with bis sword for refusing to invoke the Virgin and Saints. Near Baar (see above), 2 M. from Zug, the roads from the Albis and Horgen unite. 17'/2 M. Zug;, see p. 49. — As far as Baar, pedestrians may always avoid the high road and follow pleasant side - paths , which are easily found. The walk from Zurich by the Uetli, Albis - Hochwacht , Hausen, and Kappel, to Zug will then occupy about 8 hrs. (com p. p. 35).

18. Lucerne. Comp. Map, p. 64. Hotel*. jTScHWEizEitHOF '(PI. a), a spacious hotel with two 'de'pendances1, and *LnzEBMR~*Bb*t'' '(FI. b), both on the Schweizerhof-Quay , R. from 3 fr.t L. and A. 2 fr., B. 1 1/2, !>• 4'/2-5 fr. ; "Hotel National, on the Kussnacht road, R. from 4-5, L. and A. 2, D. 5 fr. "Hotel - Pension Beaurivage and * Hotel-Pension de l'Elrope , new , both on the Kussnacht road; "Englischer Hok (Pl.c); "Schwas (PI. d), R. 3, L. and A. l'/z, B- iV*i D- *V« fr-; "Hotel du Rigi (PI. e), adjoining the last; ''Hotel do Lac (PL g), on the left bank of the Reuss, R. 2l/a-3I/2» B. I'Ai D. 3!/2-4, L. and A. I1/* fr. ; "Hotel du St. Gotthard, with restaurant, R. 3, B. D. 4, L. and A. i fr. ; the two last near the station; "Wage (Balances, PI. f), R. 2"/2> B. li/4, D. 4, A. »/* fr- - Less expensive : "Engel, R. and A. l>/a, D. 2»/*, l1/* fr- ; Adlek (PL h), R. I1/* B. 1, A. »/a fr- i Rossli (PI. i): "Hotel de la Poste (PL k); Hotel des Alpes (PI. n), R. and A. 2Vs-3 fr.; "Mohr; Hirsch; *Krone; Kreuz ; 'Wilder Mann, R. 11/2-2, A. »/i fr. Pensions (comp. Plan), almost all well conducted. Worley, in the lown, by the Peterscapelle ; Morell ; Schoneck; Fuller; Christen ; Milller; Ge- segnete Matte; Tivoli (with restaurant and baths); "Belvedere; farther on, "Seeburg. All these are on the Kussnacht road, close to the lake. Waldis, near the Lion monument; Chalet du Lion, in a shady situation, above the monument; Felsberg ; Ranch, to the E. of the Hofkirche; adjoining it, Bellevue and Scnweizerhaus • Musegg, by the town-wall; "Pension Wallu on the Oiitsch; Victoria, Gibraltar, and Sitter on the hill of Gibraltar (see below). Still higher, 1 hr. to the S. of Lucerne (beginning of route, see 4* 52 Route 18. LUCERNE. Bridges. fpl. A, 3), Kurhaus Sonntnberg , on the hill of that name, with pleasant grounds and a fine view. Charges at all these 6-7 fr. a day and upwards. t Cafes. Ca/4 Stadthof; Caff du Lac, by the Protestant church; H6tel des I Alpes, on the quay; Lindenhof and Lbwengarten. Turkish and vapour baths at the new establishment adjoining the Stadthof (see above). Picture Gallery of the Kunst-Oesellschaft in the Rathhaus (p. 54), from 1st June to 15th Oct. (9. 30 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Meyer's Diorama (PI. 15), at the Waggis Gate, contains panoramas from the Rigi and Pilatus with different lights (adm. I1/? fr.)- Railway Station (PI. £, 5) on the left bank of the lake. The steam- j hoats to Fliielen generally touch here after leaving the Schweizerhof-Quay ; those coming from Fliielen touch first at the station, and then at the quay. Post and Telegraph Offices on the left bank of the Reuss, by the Jesuiten- ■ kirche. Branch Office on the Schweizerhof-Quay, adjoining the Engl. Hof, where there is also a goods-agency and exchange office. Steamboats see pp. 55, 61, 71, 77. Cabs. For i/4 hr., 1-2 pers. 60 c. , 3-4 pers. 1 fr. 20 c. ; for 1 hr., 2 or 3 fr. ; 2 brs. 3 fr. 60 or 5 fr. 40 c. ; each box 30 c. - To the Gutsch 3 or 5 fr. ; Seeburg 1 fr. 20 or 1 fr. 80 c. ; Meggen 3 fr. or 4 fr. 20 c. ; Kussnacht 6 fr. or 8 fr. 40 c. ; Hergiswyl 4l/j or 6 fr. — From 10 p. m. to 6 a.m. double fares. 75 c. Rowing ; to Waggis Boats, or according Stansstad to with tariff, two 75 men c. 4I/a per fr., hr. ;3 formen each 6 fr., boatman 4 men 7'/a fr. ; Brunnen with 3 men 12 fr., with 4 men 15 fr., &c. Beyond the loveliness of its situation , Thorvaldsen's celebrated monu ment (p. 53), the Gletschergarten, and the Arsenal (p. 54), there is little at Lucerne to induce the traveller to make a prolonged stay. The following Walks are recommended: to the W. to the *Giitsch (Restaurant), from the Bale Gate a steep ascent of V* nr- > or to Gibraltar (pensions, see above) ; Sonnenbergto the S. by (see the above) avenue ; toto 0/athe hr.) N. toKriens Allenwinden (*Pilatus), , •/< at ur- the from S. base the of quay. the The finest point in the environs is the ADrei Linden : we ascend by the Lion Monument to the right to the OA hr.) Capuchin Monastery on the Wesemlin (the library of which contains some old MSS. and early typo graphy), pass round the monastery to the right , and ascend by a path to the 'hill of the three limes', which commands a beautiful view of Lucerne, its environs, and the distant mountain chain, with the snow-capped Titlis in the centre, and the F ins ter-Aar horn and the Schreckhbrner in the ex treme distance to the* right. English Church and Presbyterian service during the summer months. Lucerne (1437'), the capital of the canton, with 14,524 inhab. (1291 Prot.), is situated on the Reuss, at the point where it emerges from the lake. The well-preserved walls and watchtowers enclosing the town, which were erected in 1385, give the place an imposing appearance , while its amphitheatrical situation on the lake, between the Rigi and Pilatus, and facing the snow-clad Alps of Uri and Engelberg, invests it with a peculiar charm. The clear, emerald-green Reuss issues from the lake with the swiftness of a mountain-torrent. Its banks are connected by four bridges. The handsome New Bridge, the highest, a broad iron bridge paved with stone, close to the end of the lake, crosses from the town to the railway-station. The second, the Capellbrucke, car Lion. LUCERNE. 18. Boute. 53 ried obliquely across the stream, is covered with a roof, which is decorated with 154 paintings, representing scenes from the lives of St. Leodegar and St. Mauritius, the patron saints of Lucerne, and events from Swiss history. Adjoining the bridge , in the middle of the river , rises the picturesque old Wasserthurm, which contains the admirably arranged Archives of the town. According to tradition, this building was once a lighthouse (lucerna), and gave its name to the town. Si. Peters Chapel (PI. 11), at the N. end of the bridge, possesses four modern •Altar-pieces by Deschwanden. The third bridge, the Reussbrücke, is constructed in a more modern style. The fourth, the Mühlen- or Spreuerbrücke, is roofed like the first, and adorned with paintings of the 'Dance of Death'. The *Schweizerb.of-Qnay, with its handsome hotels and fine avenue of chestnuts, now occupies what was once an arm of the lake (filled up in 1852). The semicircular stone indicator on the parapet points out the principal places in the environs. *View. To the left the beautiful Rigi Group; the highest point to the left is the Kulm with the hotels ; on the ridge between the Kulm and the Rothstock is the Staffel Inn ; farther to the right the Schild , the Dassen, and the isolated Vitznauer Slock. To the left of the Rigi-group, above the hills by the lake, rises the peak of the Rossberg; to the right of the Vitz nauer Stock, in the distance, are the singularly indented peaks of the Ross- Stock chain ; then the Nieder-Bauen or Seelisberger Kvlm , and the Ober- Bauen; nearer is the dark Bilrgenstock with its hotel, and the Buochser Bom ; to the left and right of the latter, tower the snowy Engelberg Alps, the last and highest to the right being the Titlis; farther to the right the Stanser- horn, the mountains of Kerns and Sächseln, and to the extreme right Pilatus. The Protestant Church (PI. 10), at the back of the W. 'dé pendance' of the Schweizerhof, is a Gothic edifice, completed in 1861. On a slight eminence at the E. end of the quay stands the *Hofkirche, or Stiftskirche (Pl. 8), restored in the Ï7th cent., with two slender towers erected in 1506. This church contains a cele brated organ (performance on weekdays from June to Sept. daily, 6*/4-7'/s p.m.; adm. lfr.), afine pulpit, carved stalls, several stained-glass windows, and two handsome side altars with reliefs in carved wood , of which that on the N. side dates from the 15th cent., and represents the death of the Virgin. The Church yard contains some good monuments. Frescoes in the S.W. ar cades by Deschwanden. Not far from this church (footpath to the left, towards the N.), outside the (N.E.) Wäggis Gate, and 'Д M. from the Schweizer hof, is the celebrated *Lion of Lucerne (PI. 44) •, executed in 1821 to the memory of 26 officers and about 760 soldiers of the Swiss guard, who fell in the defence of the Tuileries on 10th Aug., 1792. The dying lion (28' in length), reclining in a gTOtto, transfixed by a broken lance, and sheltering the Bourbon lily with its paw, is hewn out of the natural sandstone rock after a model (exhibited gratis in the adjoining building) by the celebrated Danish sculptor Thorvaldsen . Inscription: Helvetiorum 54 Route 18. LUCERNE. Qletschergarten. fidei ac virtuti. Die X Aug., 11 et HI Sept. 1792. Haec sunt nomina eorum, qui ne sacramenti fidem fallerent, fortissime pugnantes ce- ciderunt. Duces XXVI. Solerti amicorum cura cladi superfuerunt Duces XVI. The rock which bears the inscription and names of the officers is overhung with trees and creeping plants. A spring at the top flows down on one side and forms a dark pool at the base, surrounded by trees and shrubs. This work is ex tremely impressive , and affords a proof that in true art the simplest idea carried out by a master-hand never fails in its effect. The neighbouring Chapel (inscription, Innictis Pax), con tains the escutcheons of the deceased officers. To the left of the monument is the entrance to the *Gletscher- garten (adm. 1 fr.), which contains some very interesting remains of a glacier of the ice period, with eighteen 'Riesentopfe', or holes formed by whirlpools, of different sizes (the largest being 28ft. wide and 33 ft. deep), well-preserved 'Gletscherschliffe', or rocks worn by the action of the ice, etc., discovered in 1872. The various points of interest are connected by means of steps and bridges, and the garden is laid out in an Alpine style. A pavilion here contains Pfy/fer's Relief of Central Switzerland on a scale of about 5'/3 inches to the mile, 22^2 ft. 'ong »"d 12'/2 ft- wide, and a relief of the Muottathal. Another building contains a small collec tion of relics from lake dwellings. To the right of the Lion Monument is Stauffer's Museum (PI. 25 ; adm. 1 fr.), containing about GOO stuiTed Alpine animals in groups. The *Arsenal (PI. 30), on the left bank of the Reuss, near the Muhlen-Briicke , is one of the most important in Switzerland (open 9-1 o'clock ; fee 50 c. to 1 fr.). On the ground floor are cannons with their equipments; from the ceiling is suspended a long Turkish banner, captured at Tunis in 1640 by a knight of the Maltese order. The two small Turkish flags near it were taken by soldiers of Lucerne in the battle of Lepanto (1571). The first floor contains modern weapons and some fine stained glass of the 16th cent., including the escutcheons of the 13 ancient confederate towns. The upper floor contains a chamber with flags, armour, and weapons cap tured at the battles of Sempach. Morat, Grandson, and others. The Jesuit Church (PI. 9), near the Post-office, is a good specimen of the style peculiar to the order. The second chapel to the right contains an altar-piece, representing St. Nikolaus von der Flue (p. 79), behind which is preserved the robe of the saint. The Bathhaus (PI. 1) is adorned with beautiful carved work, executed in 1G05, and portraits of magistrates. On the ground- floor a gallery of ancient and modern pictures is exhibited from 1st June to 15th Oct. (p. 52). A fresco on the tower represents the death of the magistrate Gundolflngen at the Battle of Sempach. The Fountain in the Weinmarkt (PI. 14) dates from 1481.

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Stil .VlfeSau^í \ \_ Seimig ■ i i 55 19. Lake of Lucerne. Steamboats 6-7 times daily from Lucerne Ui Fliielen (and back) in 28/« brs., express in 21/* hrs. (to Wiiggis 40 mill., Vitznau 55 mill., Jtuochs Beckenried l'/a, Oersau l3/<, Treib 2, Brunnen 2 hrs. 5 min.. Tells- Platte 2>/2 brs.; the steamers do not all touch at Huochs, Treib, and Tells- Platte). Fare to Fliielen 4 fr. or 2 fr. 30 c. ; return tickets available for three days at a fare and a half. The journey must not be broken. For the convenience of persons making a prolonged stay on the banks of the lake a kind of season ticket, available for a year, is issued at a reduc tion of 40 per cent; it costs 14 fr. and consists of 100 coupons, in return for a certain number of which the captain provides the holder with a ticket for the station to which lit; desires to lte conveyed. Kach passen ger is allowed (JO lbs. of luggage ; over-weight 2 c. per lb. Luggage for warded by post for the St. lintthard route should be addressed to the principal office at Altorf, and not to Fliielen. All the steamers, except the early boat at 4.30 a.m., touch at the railway-station of Lucerne after leaving the quay (comp. p. 52). — Rowing or flailing Boat* are seldom used by travellers, being badly constructed and uncomfortable. A tariff of fares may be consulted at the inns on the lake. The wind sometimes changes with extraordinary rapidity, and the boatmen maintain that it blows from a ditVerent quarter as each promon tory is rounded. The most violent is the Fiihn (8. wind), which sometimes renders the navigation of the S. hay of the lake I Lake of Vri, p. 59) im practicable for sailing or rowing-boats, and dangerous even foi -steamboats. In fine weather the Bixe (N. wind) usually prevails on the bay of Uri from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and a gentle S. wind during the rest of the day. The **Lake of Lucerne (1434'; Vierwaldstfitter-See, or Lake of the Four Forest Cantons'), which is bounded by the cantons of Vri, Schwyz, Vnterwalden , and Lucerne, is unsurpassed in Switzerland, and probably in Europe, in magniticence of scenery. Its beautiful banks are also intimately connected with many historical associations , of which Schiller has given an animated picture in his William Tell. The lake is nearly cruciform in shape, the bay of Lucerne forming the head, those of Kiissnacht and Alpnach the arms, and the bay of liuochs and Lake of Uri the foot. Length from Lucerne to Fliielen 27 M., from Alpnach to Kiissnacht at the extremities of the anus about 14 M. ; width 1-3 M. ; greatest depth 510 ft. Soon after quitting Lucerne, the steamboat affords a strikingly picturesque view of the town, with its towers and battlements. To the left rises the Rigi, to the right Pilatus, facing the traveller the Burgenstock, the Buochser Horn, and the Stanser Horn ; to the left of Pilatus the Schreckhorner, Monch, Eiger, andJungfrau gradually become visible, but the Finster-Aarhorn is hidden. The small promontory to the left, with a pinnacled villa, is the Meyyenhorn. In front of it lies Altstad ('old shore), a small island planted with poplars , so named because the bank of the lake formerly extended only thus far, both banks of the Reuss from this point to Lucerne being mere marshes. Fragments of the walls of an old custom house are still standing on the island. Beyond the Meggenhorn , the lake of Kiissnacht opens to the left, and the bay of Stansstad to the right, and the central part ( '' Kreuzlrichter' ) of the cross formed by the lake is reached. In 56 Route 19. WAGG1S. Lake of the distance to the left, Kiissnacht (p. 71) is visible; in the fore ground rises Neu-Habsburg (p. 71). To the right towers the frowning, forest -clad Biirgenberg, or Biirgenstock (3721'), rising abruptly from the water (see p. 77). From this part of the lake the appearance of Pilatus (p. 74) is very striking. Its barren and rugged peaks , seldom entirely free from cloud or mist (p. 76), frown grimly over the cheerful landscape, in marked contrast to the Rigi on the opposite side of the lake, the lower slopes of which are covered with gardens, fruit-trees, and houses, and the upper with woods and green pastures. Beyond the projecting Tanzenberg , in a small bay to the left, is situated the handsome new 'Pension Knorr, on a promontory beyond which lie the ruins of the castle of Hertenstein embosomed in wood. Opposite the traveller, in thedistance, peeps the Scheerhorn with its two horns (p. 317). Stat. Hertenstein (*Pension Sehloss-Her- tenstein). Stat. Waggis {Concordia, R. 2, B. l'/2, D. 3, L. and A. 1, pension 6 fr. ; Loire, same charges; *H6tel-Pens. Bellevue; pensions of (ierig, Zimmermann-Schurch, Waldis, Herrenmatt, etc.), surrounded by fruit-trees (chestnuts, almonds, flgs), a very shel tered village, the garden of Lucerne, situated at the foot of the Rigi, and the usual landing-place for the ascent of the mountain on this side prior to the opening of the railway. Rowing Boat to Lucerne in 2 hrs. , 7-8 fr. ; to Hergiswyl in 2 hrs., 8-10 fr. Road to the W., passing the foot of the Bvrg f 1985', view), by Riiti- (p.tnait 71) (^Pension ; another Rigiblick) along the andbank (2 of M.) the Greppen lake to (p. the 71) E. to to (VJ2 (2l/z M.) M.) Kiissnacht Vitznau, a charming walk. As the steamer approaches Vitznau , we observe the railway bridge across the Schnurtobel (p. 64) half-way up the hill to the left, and high above it the Hotel Rigi-First (p. 69). Vitznau, or Fitznau (*H6tel Pfyffer,j>ei\s\oi\ 5-7 fr. ; *H6tel Rigi ; *H6tel Rigibahn ; Pension Zimmermann ; Weisses Kreuz), prettily situated at the base of the Vitznauer Stock, is the terminus of the Rigi Railway (p. 63), the station of which is close to the landing-place of the steamboats. High above the village rises the precipitous Rothfluh, in which is situated the Waldisbalm , a stalactite grotto 330 yds. in length, but difficult of access. Two promontories here extend far into the lake, apparently terminating it, the one a spur of the Rigi, the other a part of the Biirgenstock (p. 77). These are aptly called the Nasen (noses), and may possibly have been once united. Beyond the E. Nase the snow - clad pyramid of the Todi (p. 316) and the two peaks of the Pragel (p. 325) become visible. Beyond this strait the lake takes the name of Lake ofBuochs, from Bnochs (*Kreuz), a village to the right, which was burned down by the French in 1798, affording a pleasant rustic retreat. Above the village rise the Buochser Horn and the Stunner Horn (ascent see p. 81). One-horse carr. from Buochs to Engelberg 12, two-horse 20 fr. and fee (comp. p. 80). Lucerne. GERS AU. 19. Route. 57 Beckenried (*Sonne; *Nidwnldncr Hnf, prettily situated ; Mond, R. i1 /i, В. 1 fr.; pension at all 4-6 fr.), formerly the place of as sembly for the delegates from the Four Forest Cantons. Tn front of the church rises a remarkably fine walnut-tree. From Beckenried to Stanb diligence every afternoon in 1 hr., see p. 81; two-horse carriage to Brienz 50, one-horse 30 fr. ; one-horse carr. to Engei.- berg (p. 81) 15, two-horse 25-30 fr. ; there and back 35-40 fr. (charges lower before and after the season). From Beckenried to Seelisberg (2'/2 hrs.). The carriage- road leads by Emmatten (* Schönegg, a charmingly - situated water and whey-cure establishment, pension from 5 fr.), a pleasant walk as long as the lake remains in sight. It then leads through a grassy dale between the slopes of the Stulzberg on the left and the Seelisberger Kulm on the right., and past the Seelisberger See to Sonnenberg (p. 58). — Ascent of the Seelisberger Kulm, see p. 58. On the opposite bank, on a narrow but fertile strip of land, lies the village of Gerten (* Hôtel-Pension Müller, R. 2-4, В. 1 1/2, L. and A. D. З'/г, pension excl. room 5 fr., L. per week 1, A. 2canton of Schwyz, completely enclosed by rocks. Its broad- roofed cottages, scattered along the slope of the mountain , and the surrounding orchards give it a very attractive appearance. The village, being protected from cold winds, is recommended as a spring or autumn residence for invalids. In the ravine behind it is a silk-spinning mill, and above, on the brow of the mountain, the inn on the Rigi-Scheideck (p. 70). During four centuries this diminutive corner of land, scarcely 8 sq. M. in extent, and with only 1000 inhab. (Gersau has now 2274), enclosed between the Vitznauer Stock (4570') and the Hocbfluh, boasted of being an independent state, the smallest in the world, till the French deprived it of its rights in 1798. The town-hall bears an inscription to the following effect : 'Received into the Confederacy 1315 , purchased its freedom 1390, annexed to the Canton of Schwyz 1817''. On the anniversary of the con secration of the church Gersa,u used to be a rendezvous of all the beggars of the surrounding country, who feasted here without restraint for three days, after which they dispersed to their accustomed avocations. (Path to the Rigi-Scheideck, see p. 70.) The chapel on the bank to the E. of Gersau is called Kind- limord (infanticide) from the story that a poor fiddler, returning from a wedding at TTeib, killed his starving child here by dashing it against the rocks. The spot is indicated by a black cross. Pleas ant walk from Gersau by Kindlimord to ( 6 M.) Brunnen by the new road (p. 60) along the bank of the lake. To the E. rise the barren peaks of the two Mythen (6244' and 5954'), at the base of which, 3 M. inland, lies Schwyz (p. 73); nearer rises the church of Jngenbohl, and in the distance to the right the Achselberg or Achslen- stock (7057*), with its crown of bare crags, resembling a ruined castle. The steamer now crosses the lake to Treib, a solitary house in the canton of Uri, formerly an excise station , now an inn, at the foot of the precipitous Sonnenberg, the landing-place for the village of Seelisberg (2628' ; * Hôtel- Pension Hauser, 5 fr. ; Zum Mythenstein, unpretending), situated Ihr. above it, and reached by a carriage-road. 58 Route 19. BRUNNEN. Lake of The "Kurhaua Sonnenberg (2772'), situated near the Chapel of Maria- Sonnenberg , 20 min. above Seelisberg, which has recently been greatly enlarged (300 beds), is much frequented from June to the end of Sep tembersion 6 fr., for R.the 3-4, sake A. of xfa the fr. pure ; carr. mountain with airone and horse the from whey-cure. Treib 6(Pen fr.) Beautifulthe lake andview the from plain the asKtinzli far ,as 3/< the hr, Weissenstein. (in the wood to About the •/aright), hr. S. over of the Kurhaus lies the picturesque little Seeluberger See, or lSeelf ('little lake"1, 2471'), on the precipitous N. side of the Niederbauen , or * Seelisberger Kulm (63167), which may be ascended from the Kurhaus (guide necessary, 5 fr. and fee) in 3>/:;-4 hrs., or from Emmatten (see below) in 3!/a hrs. The path to Emmatten is followed towards the N., passing the Seelisberg lake ; after Va hr. the route is to the left towards the base of the Bauen. The ascent is steep, and after rainy weather disagreeable. The narrow path leads part of the way through wood, descending for a short distance. None but good walkers should attempt the excursion. — The ascent, however, is easier from Emmatten (p. 57). By the church , we turn to the left and ascend the Kohlthal by a well-defined path as far as a gate near several chalets (Ihr.). At'ter2min. more we cross the bridge to the left, ascend the meadow straight on, and, bearing to the left, enter the wood (20 min.); 7 min., a bridge over a cleft; 10 min., a chalet, beyond which we pass (on the left) a hill with a cross. After a gentle ascent of 15 inin., we reach a gate, where the summit of the Bauen is visible towards the E. ; 12 min., another chalet, beyond which we pass a stone fence on the hill to the left; 40 min., third chalet (poor refreshments), whence the top is reached in 40 min. more. The view of the Lake of Lucerne and the TJri-Rotb- stock is particularly striking, but the distant view is inferior to that from the Rigi. Early in the morning almost the whole ascent from Em matten lies in the shade. Those who intend to walk from Seelisberg to Bauen, situated on a turnbay of towards the Lake the of lake Uri, l/* and nr- then beyond cross Seelisberg, the lake tr>where TelTs the Platte rocks or Fliielen, descend precipitously to the lake (the Schwandiflnh and Teufelsmunster , see Schil ler's Tell, Act iv, Sc. 1), and proceed thence by a narrow but safe path to Baiteh (p. 60), a very attractive walk. — Path to the Riitli, see p. 59. Opposite Treib, on the E. bank of the lake, at the mouth of the Muotta, lies the large village of — Bronnen. — -Waldstatter Hof, on the lake, R. 3-5, B. I1/-2, D. 4, A. 1, pension 6 fr. ; *Adler, with a 'de'pendance' on the Axenstrasse, R. l'/2, B. I1/*, L. and A. 1 fr. ; ^Rossli , pension 6 fr. ; 'Pension Lattmann- Matzig, ti fr. ; Pension Aufdkrmalr, on the Gutsch ; "Pension Inderbitzi, on the lake; 'Hirsuh, R. 2, B. 1, D. 2>/2 fr. ; "Hotel-Pension Mythen- stein, on the Axenstrasse, pension 7 fr. — Lake Baths, */a fr. Brunnen, the port of the canton of Schwyz, perhaps the most beautifully -situated place on the Lake of Lucerne, is a favourite resort of visitors, and suitable for a stay of some duration. The handsome old goods-magazine is decorated with frescoes. The boatmen and carriage - drivers of Brunnen are noted for the exor bitance of their charges. Ferry to Treib fr. — Johann Bau- mann is recommended as a boatman and guide. Fine view from the Giitsch (pension, sec above), a slight eminence behind Brunnen, embracing the two arms of the lake and the lovely val ley of Schwyz. — Beautiful walk to hr.) Morachach (2156' ; B6tel Pension Frohnalp; Pension Degenbulm, 10 min. farther up, moderate), to which a good carriage - road leads from the Axenstrasse. In the vicinity is the extensive "Kurhaus Axenatein {Hotel and Pension, R. 2-12, D. 4, pen sion 7 fr., A. 3 fr. per week), situated on an eminence called the 'Brandir, with well-shaded pleasure-grounds (to which guests of the pension only are admitted), 1 hr. from Brunnen, and commanding a splendid survey Lucerne. LAKE OF UBI. 19. Route. 59 of both arms of the lake. The road is destitute of shade , bat the pen sion is also reached in 3/< hr. by a shady footpath, ascending to the left immediately beyond the Pension Aufdermaur. — On the Morschach road, about 5 min. lower down, is situated the large 'Hotel Axenfelft (R. 2-6, pension 6 fr.), likewise commanding a heautiful view. Omnibuses run 2lhregularly f*0- from Carr. the with steamboat one horse pier 5, at Brunnenwith two to horses both these 10 fr- hotels — The (50 min.;Stoaa (4242')-, the N. spur of the Frohnalp, with a "Kurhaus (pension 5 fr.), is another point of view, reached from Brunnen in 3hrs. by a good bridle path (guide unnecessary) viâ Degenbalm. From Schwyz to the Stoss by Ober- Schönenbuch 3V2 hrs. — From the *Frohnalpatocb (0270*), 13Д hr. S. of the Stoss, a magnificent view is enjoyed, embracing the entire Lake of Lucernesummit; with panorama a finer ll/2 foreground fr-)- Near than the that top seen a small from inn the (2 Rigi beds). (inn — on Walk the on the Axenstrasse (p. 60). — Other excursions; to the Lake of Lowers (p. 73), by Wylen and back by Schwyz (p. 73); to the Muottathal (p. 324) as far as the fall of the Gstiibtbach near Ried ; to the Kindlimord Chapel (p. 57) and Gersau (p. 57); to the Rütli (see below); to Seelisberg, Bauen, etc. (see above); to Tell's Chapel (p. 60); to the Mythen (p. 73). At Brunnen begins the S. arm of the lake, called the *Lake of Uri. The banks approach each other, and the mountains rise almost perpendicularly frum the lake. Lofty snow- clad peaks, often partially veiled with clouds, are visible through the gorges which open at intervals. Opposite the sharp angle of rock which juts into the lake here, near the W. bank, rises the Wytenstein, or Mytenstein, a pyramid of rock , 80' in height, bearing an inscription to the memory of Schiller, the 'Bard of Tell', in colossal gilt let ters. The rock bears a second inscription to a young Swiss officer, who accidentally lost his life at this spot some years ago. About 1 M. farther, below Seelisberg (p. 58), and 5 min. from its N. landing-place, are the three springs of. the Bütli, or Grutli, which trickle from an artificially planted rock, sur rounded by pretty grounds. This plateau, with an *Inn built in 1868, belongs to the Confederation. The spot is thus described by Walter Fürst in Schiller's Tell: — "On the lake's left bank, As we sail hence to Brunnen, right against The Mythenstein, deep hidden in the wood A meadow lies, by shepherds called the Rootli, Because the wood has been uprooted there. 'Tis where our canton's bound'ries verge on yours ; Thither by lonely by-paths let us wend At midnight and deliberate o'er our plans". At this romantic spot, on the memorable night of 7th Nov., 1307, thirty- three men, from Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwaiden, assembled and bound them selves by an oath to be faithful to each other, and not to rest until they bad driven their oppressors from the soil. Tradition relates that on the spot where the three confederates, Werner Stauffacher of Steinen in Schwyz, Erni (Arnold) of Melchthal in Unterwaiden, and Walter Fürst of Atting bausen in Uri, stood when the oath was taken, three fountains sprang up, over which a hut was subsequently erected. — A new paths ascends in 3/4 hr. from the Rütli to the Kurhaus Sonnenberg (p. 58). About 20 min. later, the steamer passes Suikon (Pension Uri-Rothstock, 4!/г fr-)on the E. bank, where the rugged Achslen- stock (p. 57) is visible through a gorge. It next reaches stat. 60 Route 19. TELL'S PLATTE. Lake of Toll's Flatte (Restaurant), a ledge of rock at the base of the Axenfluh or Axenberg (3353'), where, shaded by overhanging trees and washed by the waters of the lake, stands the romantic Tell's Chapel, containing rude frescoes of scenes from the history of the famous Swiss patriot. It is said to have been erected by the Canton of Uri in 1388 on the spot where the Swiss liberator sprang out of Gessler's boat, but it is obviously of later date. In ascending from the landing-place the first path to the | right descends to the chapel (boat from the landing-place 20 c. each person). On the Sunday after Ascension-day, mass is performed here , and a patriotic sermon preached , the service being attended by great numbers of the inhabitants of the neigh bouring shores in boats gaily decorated for the occasion. A good path ascends from the landing-place in 8 min. to the * Hotel zut Tellsplatte (R. 1, B. 1, A. '/2 pension 5 fr.), with pleasure grounds and a charming view (baths at the landing-place), sit uated on the Axenstrasse. The peculiar, contorted formation of the calcareous strata of the Axenfluh attracts the attention even of the unscientific. The * Axenstrasse, leading from Gersau to Brunnen and Fliielen, and affording a succession of beautiful views, is also extremely interesting from its bold con struction, and in several places penetrates the rock by means of tunnels ij1/^ M. from Brunnen to Fliielen). The finest part is between the Tell's Platte Inn and Fliielen (2l/2 M.), leading through the great *Axen-Tunnel, which pierces a projecting but tress of the Axenberg high above the lake. As soon as the chapel is passed, Fliielen becomes visible , and is reached by steamer in 20 min. more. The scenery of this part of the lake is strikingly imposing. Opposite the 'Platte', on the W. bank, lies the hamlet of Bauen, and, farther on, the solitary houses of Isleten, at the mouth of the Isenthal. The Isenthal, which is worthy of a visit, divides near the village (25420 of that name (*Adler, rustic; the landlord Tnfanger is a pood guide) into the Qrosse Isenthal, to the W. , and the Kleine Isenthal, terminated by the Uri-Rothstock (9620'), to the S. — Isenthal may be reached from Altorf on foot in 3 hra. via Seedorf (see below), by a path skirting the lake and assending to the Frutt Chapel (21880, with a picturesque view, where the path turns to the left into the valley; or we may cross the lake from Fliielen by rowing-boat or steamer (touching the W. bank once daily) to Isleten, and ascend to the left to the Frutt Chapel, where the two paths unite. Through the Grossthal, in which the Alpine hamlet of Wolfenschiessen (p. 81) ; or to the S.W., over the Rothgratli (8419") to (10 hrs.) Engelberg (p. 82). — Through the Ft.kinthal a rugged path 1 leads to the Neienalp and (2 hrs.) Mvsenalp (4885'); then a fatiguing as- i cent of 3-4 hrs. (for practised mountaineers only; guide 10 fr.) over steep strata of slate to the top of the Kessel , and over the MittelgriUli , or . round it towards the E. across the glacier and the E. arete to the i (1V2-2 hrs.) summit of the *TJri - Kothstock (%20'>. An easier, but con- j siderably longer path leads through the Grossthal , passing St. Jakob and Lucerne. FLÜELEN. 19. Route. 61 the iichlo&sfthen, tu the (3 hrs.) Hangbaum- ALp (Ö659'), in a splendid situa tion (line cascades) \ thence over pastures (Blilmlitalp) and slopes covered with debris, afterwards over snow, past the Blümlisalp-Qlacier, and across disintegrated rocks to the summit. If the traveller wishes to reach the top early in the morning, he must spend the night in the chalet on the Hangbaum-Àlp (bed of hay). From Ëngelberg (p. 82) the ascent may be made in 7-8 hrs. by the Blacken-Alp (p. 83) and Blackenttock Glacier (laborious). The Uri-Bothstock, like the Titlis, is almost perpendicular on the E. and S.E. sides, and is composed of gigantic and contorted limestone rocks, torn asunder and piled one on another in fantastic but magnificent confusion. The view from the summit is extremely imposing: to the 8. the chain of the Alps, with the Sentis at their E. extremity ; immediately below lies the Lake of Lucerne at a depth of ВШУ; to the N.E. and N. the view embraces the Rigi, Pilatus, and the Entlebucn mountains, the lower hills of N. Switzerland, and the plain. On the saddle between the two peaks of the Lri- Rothstock lies a glacier, distinctly visible from the lake ; adjoining it, on the left is the Gitschen (8333'), rising abruptly from the lake, with its summit resembling a castle. Between Flüelen and Seedorf (1447'), a village to the right, with a convent , the Reuss (see below) flows into the lake by an artificial channel. The Reussthal is closed by the huge pyramid of the Bristenstock (10,089'), adjoining which rise the Great (10,463') and Little Windgelle (9846'). 20M. Flüelen, Ital. Fiora (1433' ; *Urnerhof, alarge new hotel; Flüelerhof; *Kreuz, R. 2, B. l«/4, D. 3, L. and A. 1 fr. ¡ Adler or Post; *Tell; all near the quay; St. Gotthard; Stern; lake-baths on the Axenstrasse , '/2 M. from Flüelen; carriages, see p. 84) is the port of Uri. Beyond the church is the small château of Rudenz, which formerly belonged to the Attinghausen family. The Reuss has been 'canalised' here (*/2 hr. walk, or '/4 br. by boat to its influx). — From Flüelen to Altorf (on the St. Gotthard route), see p. 85.

20. The Rigi. Steamboat from Lucerne 7 times daily to Waggis in hr., tu Vit»- паи in »/4-ihr., to Gersau in l'/í-l3/* hr. í from Lucerne to Küssnacht 4 times daily in 1 hr., to Greppen in 3/« hr. — From Zug to Immenaee 4 times daily in 3Д hr., to Arth in 1 hr. (or direct in 50 min.). Rigi Railways (p. 63). I. From Vitznau to the Kulm in 1 hr. 25 min., fare 7 fr. (lo the Kaltbad 4'/2, to the Staffel 5 fr.)-, descent in the same time, fare 31 /2 fr. — II. From Arth to the Kulm in 1 Va hr., fare 8 fr. (to the Klosterli 5i/-¿, to the Staffel 7 fr. 30 с), descent 4 fr. — III. From the Kaltbad to the Scheideck in 25 min., fare 2'/2 fr. — On each of these lines the passenger is allowed 10 lbs. of luggage, over-weight, being charged for at the rate of 1 fr. per 100 lbs. (heavy luggage must sometimes be left to follow by a later train). From 1st July to 15th Sept. there are trains daily from Vitznau and Arth in correspondence with the steamers from Lucerne and Zug respectively. On the Vitznau line each train consists of one carriage, holding 54 persons, and not divided into classes, and, on the Arth line, of two carriages holding 40 persons each. (De scription of these railways, see p. 63.) — Most travellers now-a-days Ç refer the rapid and convenient railway journey to the ascent on foot, hose who approach the Rigi from Lucerne will naturally ascend it by the Vitznau line, while persons coming from Zürich will generally take the Arth line. (From Lucerne to the Kulm by Vitznau in 2'/4-28/* hrs.; from Zürich to the Kulm by Zug and Arth in 33/*-4»/г hrs.) The Arth