Piz Medel 3210 P. Lucendro 2963 Gemsstock Gotthardpass 2961 2109 Trun Disentis Furkapass Grimselpass Hospental Realp 2431 2165 Sedrun Oberalppass Andermatt Tödi Oberalpstock 2044 Oberaar Hausstock 3614 3328 3158 Selbstsanft er Dammastock tsch Göschenen Göscheneralp egle Bristen 3630 Rhon 3073 Hüfifirn Sustenhorn Clariden Maderanertal Wassen 3503 3268 r e Gr. Windgällen Bristen Gurtnellen h c 3188 s Gauligletscher Amsteg Meiental t e l g t Guttannen if r T Gr. Spannort Sustenpass Klausenpass 3198 2224 1948 Ortstock Titlis [email protected] [email protected], Engelhörner Useful information 2717Urnerboden Erstfeld 46 00 825 41 +41 Tel. Brunnen, CH-6440 684, Postfach 3238 Waldstätterweg und Schweiz der Weg Verein Linthal Sch Waldstätterweg & Path Swiss the on Information äch A commitment of the Albert Koechlin Foundation; Lucerne, 2015 Lucerne, Foundation; Koechlin GadmenAlbert the of commitment A ent al Partner & Riedmann Schmid Affentranger, A. Design: Innertkirchen Top highlights on the routes Näpflin C. Steiner, I. Froelicher, M. Conception: Photos: E. Ammon, aura.ch; R. Bissig, M. Froelicher; C. Perret, perretfoto.ch Perret, C. Froelicher; M. Bissig, R. aura.ch; Ammon, E. Photos: Surenenpass Imprint Jochpass I Waldstätterweg Schattdorf 2291 Fürenalp Lugano 1 Swiss Knife Valley Visitor Center, Brunnen Bürglen Urirotstock Genf Hasliberg Glärnisch Victorinox Brand Store and the history of the Kaiserstock 2928 Chur Attinghausen Flüelen Bern Meiringen Luzern 2914 Brunnen Swiss Army Knife 2515 F Melchsee-Frutt A Zürich Altdorf Basel 2 Forum of Swiss History & Museum of the Seedorf Engelberg D Swiss Charters of Confederation, Schwyz* Brunni Bisistal Modern national history museums Aare Schwanden Signposting Silberen 3 Chestenenweid, Weggis Brünigpass Route numbers 98 (Waldstätterweg) and 99 (Swiss Path) are always sign- Chestnut groves and nature reserves along the route 1008 Klingenstock Flüelen posted: as regional routes of the SwitzerlandMobility network, they are Pragelpass Bannalp Brienzersee 4 Hohle Gasse, Küssnacht* 1935 Isenthal Brisen signposted throughout and in both directions. Orientation is guaranteed at Muotathal Brienzer Brienz all times – however, depending on individual requirements it may be advis- Site with an information pavilion about William Fronalpstock 2404 Lungern Muotatal Isleten Rothorn ableKlöntalersee to also take maps with you on the hikes. Tell and Swiss history 1922 2350 Melchtal 5 Swiss Museum of Transport,Hochybrig Lucerne Illgau Lungernsee Museum with a focus on transport, Oberrickenbach Stoos Sisikon mobility and communication Bauen Niederbauen Klewenalp 6 Chapel Bridge with the Old City, Lucerne 1593 Niederrickenbach Internationally acclaimed sites within a very Urnersee Morschach Wirzweli Giswil small area Seelisberg Wolfenschiessen Glaubenbühlen Oberiberg SchlattliSchlattli Sachseln 7 Hammetschwand Lift Bürgenstock, Gr. Mythen Rotenflue Emmetten Flüeli- Schangnau e Ennetbürgen/Lucerne Stanserhorn se Unteriberg 1899 Ibach Ranft r Felsenweg and spectacular lift on the highest Dallenwil 1898 le Brunnen Sarnersee Sörenberg h ta point of the City of Lucerne V Kerns u Marbach i Holzegg ierw Beckenried fl g al n ä Schwyz d- 8 Risleten Gorge with dinosaur tracks, te W t Gersau Sarnen ra Beckenried h c Imposing gorge with waterfalls and deep views Buochs S Laue Stans rze Glaubenbergpass rs e Alpnach- Swiss Path e Ennetbürgen 1543 Vitznau Maps Mostelberg Bürgenstock Dorf 9 Rütli, Schillerstein (Schiller rock) and Steinen The two routes can be printed out on different scales from the Switzer- Alpnachersee Pilatus Haus zur Treib, Seelisberg st landMobility website (www.wanderland.ch). The „Vierwaldstättersee“ Rigi Kulm ät Stansstad 2120 Swiss history in a compact, manageable area ter (Lake Lucerne) map by Hallwag, Kümmerly & Frey (both routes) and the Goldau 1798 see Flühli „Weg der Schweiz“ (Swiss Path) map by Swisstopo of Route 99 are Rossberg 10 Marienhöhe, Seelisberg Weggis Kehrsiten-Dorf available for purchase. Rothenthurm Sattel Hergiswil Wiggen EinsiedelnThe real-life version of the painting which domi- Kastanienbaum nates the chamber of the National Council Sihlsee Arth 11 Reuss Delta, Seedorf Ä Outdoor experience with bathing islands andg Greppen Meggen Lachen e Horw Entlebuch picnic areas r Escholzmatt i s e Merlischachen 12 William Tell monument, Altdorf* e Walchwil Etzel Biberbrugg Oberägeri Memorial to William Tell with him carrying a Küssnacht Kriens Luzern Schüpfheim crossbow on his shoulder g Immensee www.waldstaetterweg.ch Trubschachen Höhronen Unterägeri r Schwarzenbergwww.weg-der-schweiz.ch be Littau 13 Axenstrasse, Sisikon er Udligenswil Schindellegi ug Road with a panoramic view, formerly a world- Z Rotsee Pfäkon Freienbach Ebikon Malters Entlebuch Hüttenfamous tourist attraction Langnau Jona Emmenbrücke i. E. Rapperswil Requirements & hiking times 14 Tell‘s Chapel, SisikonMenzingen Root Lake Lucerne circle trail Zü Samstagern Gisikon Reuss Emmen ricNon-sliphsee shoes and an average level of fitness required: the Waldstätterweg Memorial to Tell‘s leap, featuring the largest Rotkreuz Kl. Emme in particular is a mountain hiking trail on several sections. Sturdy shoes with glockenspiel in Switzerland Doppleschwand Richterswil ee Waldstätterweg good soles are therefore advisable for all stages except for Stage 3. The rs Romoos Stäfa 15 Swiss Holiday Leisure Park, Morschach Zug ge & stages are designed for an average level of fitness. It is possible to travel on Zu Inwil Rothenburg public transport on individual sections to reduce total hiking times. Weath- Largest family and leisure resort in Switzerland Dietwil Napf erproof equipment is required. The following applies to both routes: take Baar 1407 Hirzel*close enough for an excursion Neuenkirch Swiss Path swimming gear with you! Cham Eschenbach Wolhusen Ruswil 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 Ballwil Rain Oetwil Hünenberg Oberrüti Menzberg time for the individual stages. Sihlbrugg Männedorf Abtwil Sempach Horgen Hildisrieden Menznau Luthernbad Information and The app (in german) Sins Hochdorf The Lake Lucerne regionSempachersee Nottwil Buttisholz 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 tourism 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 Geneva 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- Grosswangen Greifensee Beinwil 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 Schenkon tourism or hotel planning. The same applies to the also available online Merenschwand(www.waldstaetterweg.ch). Hitzkirch 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 Geuensee 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 Knutwil 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 Grossdietwil Kleindietwil Boswil 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