Hiking holidays Round tour Lake Lucerne (7 days / 6 nights) | Season 2
Arrival by train
Leave the car at home! For every bike, biking or hiking tour in Switzerland, you will receive an SBB coupon per participant, which you can use to deduct CHF 10.- from the ticket price for traveling by train. The reduction can be obtained in the SBB online store or in the SBB app.
On many trips, we use the luggage counters at the stations at the beginning and at the end to hand over the suitcases. You can conveniently combine this right away when you arrive by train. If you are a GA owner, you can provide this information when booking. We will credit you the amount on the invoice. If you don't need the coupon for the trip itself, you can use it during the year. Unfortunately, a retroactive refund is not possible for administrative reasons.
Description
The «low» route around Lake Lucerne
Experience Swiss history up close and personal on this stunning panoramic hike. The Waldstätterweg follows the shoreline of Lake Lucerne. You can look forward to enjoying scenic hikes on the Bürgenstock and the passage over the Rengg Pass with views of this region’s numerous stunning lakes. Welcome to Central Switzerland, the heart of our beautiful country.
Itinerary (7 days / 6 nights)
Day 1: Arrival to Lucerne | Lucerne – Alpnach Dorf
After you’ve dropped your luggage off in Lucerne, this stage leads across the Horw peninsula to the foot of Mount Pilatus. Then you’ll cross the Rengg Pass, which was the only land connection to Obwalden until the Brünigstrasse was built in the 1860s. Details: approx. 24 km, ↑ 785 m ↓ 765 m, duration: approx. 7 h
Day 2: Alpnach Dorf – Kehrsiten
Today takes you through Alpnachstader Ried and the Rotzlochschlucht gorge to the Schnitzturm tower in Stansstad. You then continue along the abandoned tracks of the Fürigenbahn railway to Oberschilt. A steep ascent to the Bürgenstock follows. Then, you’ll walk down to Kehrsiten on the shores of Lake Lucerne. If you prefer, you can also shorten this route by taking the Bürgenstock funicular. Details: approx. 18 km, ↑ 730 m ↓ 740 m, duration: approx. 5.5 h
Day 3: Kehrsiten – Beckenried
The funicular takes you back up to Bürgenstock today. When you get to the top, you can hike along the century-old rocky path with the lake below you and surrounded by stunning panoramic views of the Alps. You continue with a ride on the unique Hammetschwand lift, past the St. Jost pilgrimage site to the shores of Ennetbürgen, Buochs and Beckenried. Details: approx. 13 km, ↑ 305 m ↓ 730 m, duration: approx. 4 h
Day 4: Beckenried – Seelisberg
You pass through the cool gorge to Lake Uri today, following the lakeside road to Risleten and climbing up through the attractive Risleten gorge. You then traverse the Stützberg on the historic path to Volligen and, when you arrive at the Rütli, you’ll be greeted by spectacular views of Lake Uri below. Details: approx. 13 km, ↑ 730 m ↓ 405 m, duration: approx. 4 h
Day 5: Seelisberg – Vitznau
Today’s stage starts with a boat ride to takes you from Brunnen, via Waldstätterquai and Auslandschweizerplatz, to Seestrasse, and then on to Brünischart. This is where the mountain trail begins, winding its way through Mediterranean-style forest vegetation with magnificent panoramic views. Details: approx. 17 km, ↑ 780 m ↓ 1'080 m, duration: approx. 6 h
6. Tag: Vitznau – Merlischachen
Today’s stage take you past orchards as you head towards Oberwilen and then cross the narrow molasse folds with ladders, which used to be the only way to reach Weggis. The route continues through the Chestenenweid nature reserve, via Weggis, Hertenstein and Haldihof, and on to Küssnacht. Details: approx. 18 km, ↑ 600 m ↓ 615 m, duration: approx. 5.5 h
7. Tag: Merlischachen – Lucerne | Departure or extension
A scenic walk with views of the Alps today – from Küssnacht through the nature reserves in Wagenmoos, along the lake shore at Meggen and Meggehorn castle. You’ll approach the city of Lucerne and enter via the 19th-century tourist avenue, its quay with sweeping views of the Alps. When you arrive in Lucerne, it’s time to collect your luggage and depart. Details: approx. 17 km, ↑ 325 m ↓ 335 m, duration: approx. 4.5 h
Tour character ▲ ▲ Δ Δ
The route around Lake Lucerne is steep in places. Good basic fitness is necessary for the climbs and some of the longer stages. Sure-footedness is advisable for the tour over the Rengg Pass and on the Bürgenstock. Some days include sections on paved roads.
Prices and dates 2026
Season 2: from 25 April to 25 September 2026
Prices (per person including VAT):
Base price season 2: CHF 1'475.00 (Double room/BB)
Surcharge single room: CHF 475.00
Category: 3*–hotels and inns
Included services
Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast
Daily luggage transfers (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
Subsidy for arrival by train
Rütli-Brunnen boat ride
Carefully elaborated route description
Digital travel documents incl. navigation app
SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
Service hotline
Not included
Ascent and descent Bürgenstock – Kehrsiten – Bürgenstock not included in the tour price (approx. CHF 50.- per person)
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the tour price
Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
Arrival and departure
Arrival by public transport to Lucerne: If you arrive directly, hand in your luggage at the luggage counter by 10 a.m. at the latest.
Departure by public transport from Lucerne: In case of direct departure, luggage must be returned to the luggage counter by 5 p.m. at the latest.
Additional nights
Travel day: Luggage drop-off by 10 a.m. at Lucerne railway station. If this is not possible, we recommend an extra night at the starting point.
Prices for additional nights in Lucerne (per person including VAT):
Double room (BB): CHF 135.00
Surcharge single room: CHF 70.00
Travel documents
Travel documents «digital»
We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online.
In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:
Your travel program
Luggage tags
Description of how to use the app
Any vouchers
The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.