The Best Trails in Luzern (Switzerland)

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Photo of Mt Pilatus one side up from Kriens, Lucern.

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Mt Pilatus one side up from Kriens, Lucern.

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near Kriens, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Abhijit 0711

Distance

9.80mi

Elevation +

7231f

TrailRank

49

Mt Pilatus one side up with extensions. First half is slow since I had beginners with me for the hike till the first cable car ends. From there onwards it was steep, so advised them to take cable car. There is a bit of s...
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Mount Pilatus

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near Kriens, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Leonardo Régnier

Distance

14.25mi

Elevation +

6795f

TrailRank

49

I started the trekking in the public parking that exists at the foot of the cable car station in Kriens, small village next to Lucern. My initial idea was to climb the whole mountain, hiking to the summit. But this was ...
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Pilatus

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near Kriens, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

RenaRanu

Distance

7.11mi

Elevation +

5420f

TrailRank

48| 5.0

Pilatus from Kriens via Frägmüntegg and Klimsenhorn. Almost 1700 meters up in 3-4 hours. Challenging hike if done via the Gsässweg, that starts after Frägmuntegg. Trails are mostly easy, with some steep sections after F...

Ninguna complicación al seguir el track
Natalia Aparicio

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Vitznau Round Walk

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near Vitznau, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Felix6000

Distance

4.60mi

Elevation +

1808f

TrailRank

46| 4.0

Good views on a nice day, there are lots of options to make it longer. Wouldn’t advise on a wet day due to lack of views but also there are quite a few waterfall crossings which are absolutely fine, but maybe not if rain...

Vue magnifique! Merci pour votre partage qui m’a donné envie de suivre votre trajet. La montée est très raide mais sans ...
NicoleDC

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Sorenberg

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Hiking

near Oberflüehüttenboden, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

rana lonnen

Distance

3.61mi

Elevation +

522f

TrailRank

42

A wonderful panoramic walk starting from Sorenberg Dorf. The hike is easy, with doable climb, perfect for families and for short trips if you don’t have so much time. The route is on the sunny side with breath taking vie...
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Glaubenberg pass

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near Hinterrotbach, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

rana lonnen

Distance

3.16mi

Elevation +

1309f

TrailRank

42

That’s what I call the healing power of nature! Spectacular loop trail at the heart of the fantastic landscape of the UNESCO biosphere Entelbuch and Obwalden. Not a difficult hike per se, but the terrain was very muddy ...
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Rigi Kulm 1,797m, Switzerland

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near Rigi Kaltbad, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

David Howells

Distance

4.62mi

Elevation +

1257f

TrailRank

42

This is a stunning peak but an incredibly touristy one depending on your route. Having a late start we did it by the tourist route and got the funecular from Vitznau to Rigi Kaltblad over half way up the mountain. Pricey...
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Luzern: Swiss Museum of Transport to City

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Walking

near Würzenbach, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

goartandkitchen

Distance

2.26mi

Elevation +

164f

TrailRank

39

The Swiss Museum of Transport (https://www.verkehrshaus.ch/en/home.html) is located about 3 km from the city of Luzern. The walk near the lake to the city is amazing and really worth to do it.
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The high moor landscape at Langis

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near Hinterrotbach, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

CRLH

Distance

3.16mi

Elevation +

292f

TrailRank

39

We went on a delightful hike at Langis, through the largest moors in Switzerland, at the end of April. Half of the trail led us through swampy terrain and some parts were still covered in melting snow. Along the route, t...
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Hike to Pilatus and then to Tomlishorn

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near Kriens, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

UnhingedBeauty

Distance

16.06mi

Elevation +

7592f

TrailRank

39

A bit of an extreme hike for the average hiker but well worth it. The day started a bit foggy and with low clouds as you can see in the pictures but it cleared in the late morning or noon. I don't recommend this hike if ...
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Switzerland: Kriens - Pilatus - Fräkmundtegg

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near Kriens, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

AMS777

Distance

10.09mi

Elevation +

3281f

TrailRank

38

DATA - Route: loop, clockwise - Terrain: path, trail, mud - Length: 5:00 hours moving time, 16 km - Technical difficulty: easy most of the time, moderate a few parts - Physical difficulty: moderate - Elevation gain...
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Baldeggersee

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Hiking

near Baldegg, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

8.80mi

Elevation +

328f

TrailRank

38| 4.67

Easy flat lake hike. Not much to it. (except for 3 sections on wet narrow single trails, rest can be cross skated. These sections can be easily avoided)

Not really a hike, but a nice and easy sunday walk of about 3 hours.
dchr1

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Weggis to Rigi Kulm and Küssnacht a.R.

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Trail Running

near Weggis, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

10.93mi

Elevation +

4551f

TrailRank

37

Short but fairly muscular run (well most of the way up the Rigi is a fast hike rather than run). The descent is steep and slowish. Route starts in Weggis. During the first 10 km to of ascent to Rigi Kulm it follows th...
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Luzern to Cham via Kussnacht 32 km (another 6km to Zug)

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Trail Running

near Luzern, Kanton Luzern (Swiss Confederation)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

19.84mi

Elevation +

1535f

TrailRank

36

Fairly flat No need for trail shoes Very pretty stretch, from about 4 kms from Luzern Hbf all the way to Kussnacht Excellent views of the Rigi and Vierwaldstättersee Plan was to run to Zug but it was too hot, GPS sto...
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Vitznau Gersau Gätterlipass Rigi Scheidegg and Kaltbad

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Trail Running

near Vitznau, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

17.03mi

Elevation +

6696f

TrailRank

36| 5.0

Fairly complete circular trail run. Run has excellent views of Vierwaldstattersee Zugersee Burgenstock. etc. The path starts in Vitznau and follows the Wanderweg National Route 98 (Waldstätterweg). Once you get to Ger...

Beautiful! Gracias por compartir !
Indi Inlakech

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Roundtrip Horw - Brunni (Hergiswil)

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near Ennethorw, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

gigerk

Distance

6.84mi

Elevation +

1847f

TrailRank

34

Start in Horw (Ennethorw) and slowly ascend on the slopes of Pilatus up to Brunni. In fact to the valley station of the "Panoramabahn Zur Alpgschwänd". Return back to Horw on a slightly different route by enjoying stunni...
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Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg Cross Country Ski

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Cross Country Ski

near Rigi Kaltbad, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

8.76mi

Elevation +

1155f

TrailRank

34

In terms of views it is stunning. It is worth doing at least once, though getting up is pricey. It is a good track for beginners, although if you start with views like those….The track is really uncomplicated as it fo...
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Hike: Horw to -Fräkmüntegg(Pilatus Mount) Switzerland

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near Horw, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Endrit Shatri

Distance

11.74mi

Elevation +

1942f

TrailRank

33

We hiked from Horw to -Fräkmüntegg, mear Pilatus Mount, in the middle of the route we took the aerial Lift to ho up! The view is agazing in th whole trail, yoy will have panorama view of the Lake and it looks like in the...
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Glaubenbergpass - Rickhobel

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near Hinterrotbach, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

goartandkitchen

Distance

2.41mi

Elevation +

1283f

TrailRank

33

he Glauenberg mire landscape, which is located between the district of Entlebuch, Lake Lungern and Lake Sarnen, covers an area of 130 square kilometres and is Switzerland’s biggest mire landscape. The area is an importan...
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Hergiswald Fräkmüntegg from Obernau

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Trail Running

near Obernau, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

10.99mi

Elevation +

3442f

TrailRank

32

Very pleasant route in hot/dry days. It is mostly runnable but the red white section is one with a lot of tree roots. The trailhead is a carpark which seems to have empty spaces on a weekday (there are maybe 15 spots ...
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Kriens - Pilatus kulm - Alpnachstad

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near Kriens, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

dimitristsiakos

Distance

12.80mi

Elevation +

6184f

TrailRank

32

Beautiful hike starting from Kriens, following the signs to Pilatus kulm and finally reaching village Alpnachstad. This is a nice way of watching different landscapes when going and leaving from Pilatus kulm. The way...
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Sempachersee extra

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Bicycle Touring

near Felsenegg, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

26.97mi

Elevation +

1519f

TrailRank

31

Chill ride with the foldable bike, some small stretches of easy gravel. 2h 8 min moving. The area west of Sempachersee is mostly rural.
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Luthern Circular Walk

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near Luthern, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Felix6000

Distance

8.53mi

Elevation +

1929f

TrailRank

30

Lovely walk. A couple of steep parts but generally an easy trail. Although it was a little dusky on the day I did it, I believe on a clear day the view of the mountains would be spectacular.
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Looking for paradise?

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Hiking

near Unterkienzen, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

katiroland

Distance

10.25mi

Elevation +

1916f

TrailRank

30

With another hour and a half you can reach Lucerne. In a way or another this is one of the most beautiful trails I have ever taken. Mostly recommended for spring and summer. A fine trail to do with the dog. A couple of s...
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Entlebuch - Wohlhusen to Trubschachen

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Trail Running

near Wolhusen, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

20.97mi

Elevation +

4629f

TrailRank

30

Very pleasurable trail run, virtually all soft ground with maximum 5 km of asphalt. Starts off Wohlhusen train station car park (5chf for 24hrs). Terrain consists of some double track paths, and a quite a few singl...
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