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Intro

From the departure point at Sursee railway station, the route soon leads through open countryside, passing peaceful meadows and fields and alongside the Sempachersee lake to Nottwil. You are in the heart of Kanton Luzern.

Description

After a short visit to the picturesque old town of Sursee, which still has it's late-medieval townscape with many historic buildings, you begin the route with a wide loop to the Strandbad (lido). This is where you catch a first glimpse of the peaceful Sempachersee lake.

The route now branches slightly away from the lake shore and leads through flower-filled fields as far as the eye can see. After enjoying unspoilt nature, in the village of Oberkirch you encounter impressive and extensive fruit fields. Hardly have you left the village when you are faced with a breathtaking vista over seemingly unending wide green spaces stretching as far as Nottwil.

In Nottwil it's well worth making a detour to the imposing complex of the Schweizer Paraplegiker Zentrum (Swiss Paraplegic Centre). And last but not least, at Nottwil railway station you once again meet the Sempachersee lake, where you can round off the tour in a perfect way at the lakeside.

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
Sursee
Destination
Nottwil
Direction
One way
Ascent
60 m
Descent
60 m
Distance
8 km
Duration
1 h 50 min
Duration back
1 h 50 min
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Easy
Theme
Along Water
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions

Map

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Contact

Procap
Frohburgstrasse 4
4600  Olten

Phone  +41 62 206 88 30
tourismus@procap.ch
gohiking.procap.ch

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 559

Distance

8 km

Duration

1 h 50 min

Ascent

60 m

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