Waldstätterweg

Route Brunnen - Vitznau

Overview

  • Distance 15 km
  • Duration 5 h
  • Ascent 740 m

Hint

Intro

A touch of southern ambiance - from Brunnen on the Waldstätterquai and the Auslandschweizerplatz on the Seestrasse to Brünischart and the start of the mountain trail through almost Mediterranean-like forest vegetation with wonderful panoramic views. Vitznau is reached via Gersau.

Detour / Closure

There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see

Description

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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
Brunnen
Destination
Vitznau
Direction
One way
Altitude (meter above sea level)
600 m
Ascent
740 m
Descent
740 m
Distance
15 km
Duration
5 h
Duration back
4 h 50 min
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Medium
Season
May - October
Theme
Along Water

Route

Waldstätterweg

Brunnen - Rütli
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Map

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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 1/7

Distance

15 km

Duration

5 h

Ascent

740 m

Travel information: Brunnen

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