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Sturdy shoes with glockenspiel in Doppleschwand ee Waldstätterweg good soles are therefore advisable for all stages except for Stage 3. The rs Romoos Stäfa 15 Swiss Holiday Leisure Park, Morschach ge & stages are designed for an average level of fitness. It is possible to travel on Zu Rothenburg public transport on individual sections to reduce total hiking times. Weath- Largest family and leisure resort in Switzerland Napf erproof equipment is required. The following applies to both routes: take Baar 1407 Hirzel*close enough for an excursion Swiss Path swimming gear with you! Cham Eschenbach Fontannen The hiking times are only given as a guide and do not includeWädenswil breaks for eat- ing, looking at things and swimming. We recommend that you allow enough Steinhausen Rain Oetwil Hünenberg Oberrüti Menzberg time for the individual stages. Sihlbrugg Männedorf Abtwil Horgen Menznau Luthernbad Information and The app (in german) Sins Hochdorf The Lake Lucerne regionSempachersee ­accommodation The guideMaschwanden which automatically provides you with information on topics Natural beauty, historical importance, ease of access and early expansion of Mettmenstetten relating to the Waldstätterweg and the history of andAuw agriculture in transport and hotel infrastructure made the Lake Lucerne region the lead- The websites www.weg-der-schweiz.ch and www. Egg Türlersee the Lake Lucerne region. Information on this is provided at 50 locations in ing tourism region with an international appeal in the course of the 19th waldstaetterweg.ch provide extensive information Eich Hergiswil Thalwil the form of texts, images andMühlau historic film and audio documents. The app century alongside the Lake and Bernese Oberland regions. on hiking sections, attractions for children and sights Oberkirch Luthern is available for free download (App Store: ios.waldstaetterweg.ch; Android Erlenbach as well as accommodation and dining options. More The two „Waldstätterweg“ and „Swiss Path“ routes all around Lake Eriswil Market: android.waldstaetterweg.ch). Langnau detailed information on Hiking in Switzerland routes LucerneNeudorf offer a view of the unique natural and cultivated landscape. „Sur- Greifensee Willisau Albis 98 and 99Aoltern are available at www.wanderland.ch. It is essential to download the app via a Wi-Fi connection and make sure rounded by the splendour of the world!“ – as the well-travelled poetSursee and Wyssachen Online assistance is provided for individual agriObfelden- the battery is charged before the start of every stage. The app content is scholar, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, already stated with great enthusi- Mauensee Küsnacht Lindenberg Baldeggersee tourism or hotel planning. The same applies to the also available online (www.waldstaetterweg.ch). asm in 1779 looking down from the Rigi Känzeli viewing platform. Today, Kirchberg Ettiswil Ufhusen Zumikon educational sector with the platform “Lernen unter- it is possible to rediscover this feeling from a modern perspective by hiking Huttwil wegs” (learning on the move, in german). aroundBeromünster Lake Lucerne. Gettnau Zell Maur Zollikon Sihltal Hedingen Mosen Rickenbach Alberswil Ottenbach Ohmsthal Hiking season PublicBonstetten transport The cultural landscape guide Wauwil (in german)Muri Aesch Menziken Egolzwil Rohrbach Longer than in the mountains: bothUetliberg routes are The towns surrounding Lake Lucerne are easily accessible by Schötz Fischbach Gondiswil generally always open from May to October. The Wettswilpublic transport. The Lucerne, Brunnen and Flüelen railway This book presents the hiking trails around Lake Buchs mountain hiking trails in particular are not recom- stations offer the fastest connections. The Lake Lucerne Lucerne, „Waldstätterweg“ and „Swiss Path“. The Büron Kleindietwil mended outside of the season. The Felsenweg on Navigation Company as well as various bus and rail compa- two topics of the history of tourism and agriculture Nebikon Reuss Beinwil Ukon the Bürgenstock is closed and impassable from nies offer ideal and regular connections. All public transport are linked to the modern era by means of these Reinach Ebersecken S Altishofen November to April. Some stage sections right by the connections are available at www.sbb.ch. cultural trails. Fahrwangen Altbüron Melchnau lake are accessible all year round. Birmensdorf Dagmersellen Madiswil Zürich Sarmenstorf Gontenschwil Roggliswil Bremgarten Meister-Hallwilersee Langnau www.kettler-panorama.ch Rudolfstetten schwanden Pfanau Urdorf Kirchleerau Boniswil Busswil Lotzwil Wohlen Reiden N Villmergen St. Urban Seengen Unterkulm Schöftland Wikon Brittnau Langenthal Dietikon The Waldstätterweg Swiss Path A cultural route full of history The path that unites Switzerland

The Waldstätterweg leads around the touristic highlight of the To mark the 700th anniversary of Switzerland, a 35-km long home- Vier­wald­stättersee (Lake Lucerne). Explore the natural and cultural themed hiking trail was created around the southernmost part of Lake landscape with its historic sites, villages, lake shores and city on foot. Lucerne. If divided by canton, every Swiss citizen has a 5-millimetre Discover the heart of Central Switzerland anew. Waldstätterweg or the share of the path. appeal of a long-distance hike: treat yourself to a break on a hiking tour The Swiss Path goes from the Rütli via Flüelen around Lake Uri to Brun- to rediscover the landscapes of early Swiss tourism. Whether in one-day nen. The varied, attractive route passes through both the steep moun- or several day stages, you get a new perspective on the natural and tainsides and the flat shore zones of Lake Uri. It crosses over steps hewn cultural environment of Lake Lucerne. out of rocks before returning to wide, easy trails and The route follows the outline of the lake including all its arms. It leads passing many places to rest and swim. along lakeside paths, mountain trails and urban 4.30 h promenades and includes historic footpaths such as 3 Hiking time the cliff path on the Bürgenstock mountain. 5.45 h Greppen 2 Hiking time Meggen

Weggis 6.30 h 4 Hiking time

Ennethorw 4.45 h 1 Hiking time

Gersau 1 Stage 1: Brunnen-Vitznau Stansstad 1 Stage 1: Rütli-Flüelen A touch of southern ambiance From Seelisberg to the Reuss Delta Buochs From Brunnen on the Waldstätterquai, the square dedicated to the Swiss liv- Past the viewing terraces of Marienhöhe and Waldweidli on historic trails ing abroad and on the lake side to Brünischart and the start of the mountain 5.15 h to Beroldingen, Bauen and Isleten. Along the lake to the Reuss Delta, where trail through almost Mediterranean-like forest vegetation with wonderful 5 the artificial bathing islands are the perfect place to relax and swim. panoramic views. Vitznau is reached via Gersau. Hiking time

4.45 h Hiking time: 5 h 30 min Height difference: 980 m 18.6 km 6 Hiking time 4.40 h Hiking time: 4 h 45 min 4 h 45 min Height difference: 560 m 7 Rütli-Seelisberg: 1 h Seelisberg-Bauen: 2 h 10 min Brunnen-Gersau: 2 h 45 min Gersau-Vitznau: 2 h Hiking time Bauen-Isleten: 40 min Isleten-Flüelen: 1 h 40 min Sisikon

Bauen 2.55 h 5.55 h V Hiking time 2 Hiking time

Isenthal 2 Stage 2: Vitznau-Küssnacht Waldstätterweg Swiss Path 2 Stage 2: Flüelen-Brunnen Via ladders on the Riviera 5.30 h Over lake shore trails and Axenstrasse 1 Hiking time Past orchards to Oberwilen and via the narrow molasse folds with ladders Along Lake Uri and via the Axenstrasse attraction built in 1860 to the that at one time afforded the only overland link to Weggis. Through the Stages 1-7 Stages 1-2 plus Variation Tellsplatte, Tell‘s Chapel and to Sisikon. Ascent to Morschach with a unique Chestenenweid nature reserve via Weggis, Hertenstein and the Haldihof panoramic view before descending to Brunnen. farm to Küssnacht. Railway PostBus Boat Hiking time: 5 h 55 min Height difference: 1‘050 m 15.9 km Hiking time: 5 h 45 min 5 h 45 min Height difference: 620 m Flüelen-Sisikon: 2 h 40 min Sisikon-Morschach: 2 h Vitznau-Weggis: 2 h 45 min Weggis-Küssnacht: 3 h Morschach-Brunnen: 1 h 15 min

3 Stage 3: Küssnacht-Luzern 4 Stage 4: Luzern-Alpnachstad 5 Stage 5: Alpnachstad-Bürgenstock 6 Stage 6: Bürgenstock-Beckenried 7 Stage 7: Beckenried-Rütli Isenthal route Stroll with views of the Alps Crowning stage over the Renggpass A sporty section with views of the Mittelland Via the north wall to the other shore Through the refreshingly cool gorge on Lake Uri V Via the old country road to the Isenthal valley

From Küssnacht through the nature reserves in Wagenmoos, along the lake- Past the KKL and Tribschen estate via the Horwer peninsula at the foot Through Alpnachstader Ried and Rotzlochschlucht gorge to the Meet the Bürgenstock cliff path, which as an Alpine promenade, afforded Along the lakeshore road to Risleten and a climb through the attractive The official route of the Swiss Path goes via the old country road between shore at Meggen and Meggenhorn castle. Approach to the city of Lucerne of Mount Pilatus. Passage over the Renggpass, the only overland link to tower in Stansstad. Ascent along the abandoned tracks of the Fürigen cable- well-heeled ladies and gentlemen a view back to the city of Lucerne. Past Risletenschlucht gorge. Crossing of the Stützberg along the historic path to and Uri which traverses Isenthal territory. This is due to the fact and arrival along the 19th-century tourism alley, its quay with distant views ­ in the 1860s before the construction of the Brunigstrasse. railway to Oberschilt, then a steep climb to the Bürgenstock, with views of the pilgrimage site of St Jost along the shore at Ennetburgen, Buochs and Volligen and arrival in Rütli, with views down to Lake Uri. that until the 19th century there was no passage right by the lake, and it was of the Alps. Mount Pilatus and the Mittelland. Beckenried. necessary to take this steep route. Since it was isolated for such a long time, Isenthal has maintained quite a lot of its special character, meaning that it is well worth vesting in any case. The descent is via the crest to Isleten. Hiking time: 6 h 30 min 6 h 30 min Height difference: 805 m Hiking time: 5 h 15 min 4 h 45 min Height difference: 773 m Hiking time: 4 h 45 min 5 h 15 min Height difference: 264 m Hiking time: 4 h 40 min 4 h 40 min Height difference: 584 m Hiking time: 4 h 30 min 4 h 30 min Height difference: 310 m Luzern-Winkel: 2 h 50 min Winkel-Ennethorw: 30 min Alpnachstad-Rotzloch: 2 h 10 min Rotzloch-Stansstad: 35 min Bürgenstock-Ennetbürgen: 3 h Ennetbürgen-Buochs: 30 min Beckenried-Volligen: 3 h 10 min Volligen-Rütli: 1 h 30 min Hiking time: 2 h 55 min Height difference: 400 m 7.4 km Küssnacht-Meggen: 2 h 30 min Meggen-Luzern: 2 h Ennethorw-Renggpass: 2 h Renggpass-Alpnachstad: 1 h 10 min Stansstad-Bürgenstock: 2 h 30 min Buochs-Beckenried: 1 h 15 min (Rütli-Seelisberg: 1 h) Bauen-Isenthal: 2 h Isenthal-Isleten: 55 min