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Intro

Mount Bürgenstock is more than a mountain – it’s a legend. Its cliff path, built between 1900 and 1905, is also legendary. Both the path and the spectacular Hammetschwand Elevator lead you up to Hammetschwand, the highest point of the city of Lucerne.

Felsenweg (Hammetschwandlift - Känzeli)

The section of the trail from the lift to Känzeli will remain closed until 15 May. Access from the Bürgenstock Resort to the Hammetschwand lift will be accessible again from 27 April.

Further information

Description

Bürgenstock’s impressive cliff path offers outstanding views down on Lake Lucerne and of Europe’s fastest elevator. Meanwhile, other trails lead through varied terrain – some through forests and others past blooming meadows – with spectacular views throughout. It’s possible to walk all the way around Mount Bürgenstock.

If you don’t suffer from vertigo, the Hammetschwand Panorama Elevator is for you. Its views of the steep cliffs stretching down into the lake are breathtaking. In just about one minute, Europe’s highest outdoor stand-alone elevator whisks passengers up to the terrace atop Mount Bürgenstock. At 152.8 meters tall, the elevator is one of the most daring tourist attractions dating back to the Belle Epoque.

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
Bürgenstock
Direction
Round trip
Ascent
190 m
Descent
190 m
Distance
5 km
Duration
1 h 25 min
Duration back
1 h 25 min
Technical requirements
Easy
Physical requirements
Easy
Elevation profile
190Meter ascents
190Meter descents
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Theme
With panoramic view
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/route566...

Map

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Contact

Nidwalden Tourismus
Bahnhofplatz 2
6370  Stans

Phone  +41 (0)41 610 88 33
info@nidwalden.com
nidwalden.com

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 566

Distance

5 km

Duration

1 h 25 min

Ascent

190 m

Travel information: Bürgenstock

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