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Intro

The Swiss Path leads to historic sites pertaining to the Swiss Confederation. The path is divided into stages that are partially wheelchair-accessible, and can be reached by ship or by train. Overnight stays are possible at the end of some of the trails.

Description

The 35-kilometer long Swiss Path was created as a joint project by all cantons on the occasion of the 700-Year Anniversary of the Confederation (1291 - 1991). The path begins on the Rütli Mountain, the birth place of the Confederation, leads around Lake Urn and ends in Brunnen at Platz der Auslandschweizer.

The thematic hiking trail is well constructed and connects sights worth seeing such as Schillerstein, the pilgrimage chapel Maria Sonnenberg, the little castles of Beroldingen and A Pro, as well as the Tell Chapel and the old Axenstrasse (Axen Street). The multifaceted Swiss Path: A lake landscape with historic and religious sites at the original and spiritual heart of Switzerland.

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The Swiss Path can easily be combined with boat trip to Rütli from Brunnen, Lucerne or Flüelen. The boat takes passengers across Lake Lucerne and through a
fjord-like landscape. 
More information

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Seelisberg (Rütli)
Direction
One way
Ascent
1400 m
Descent
1400 m
Distance
35 km
Duration
10 h
Multiday route
3 days
Technical requirements
Easy
Physical requirements
Medium
Season
March - October
Elevation profile
1400Meter ascents
1400Meter descents
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Theme
Along Water
Category
Nature, Active
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
Suitable for children with age
10 - 13 years, 14+ Years
More information https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/route99
Details Tour description

All stages

Map

SwitzerlandMobility Map: This element is not accessible for disabled people.

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 99
Stages: 4

Distance

35 km

Duration

10 h

Ascent

1400 m