Waldstätterweg

Route Vitznau - Küssnacht

Overview

  • Distance 19 km
  • Duration 5 h 45 min
  • Ascent 800 m

Hint

Intro

Via ladders on the Riviera - past orchards to Oberwilen and via the narrow molasse folds with ladders that at one time afforded the only overland link to Weggis. Through the Chestenenweid nature reserve via Weggis, Hertenstein and the Haldihof fruit farm to Küssnacht.

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
Vitznau
Destination
Küssnacht
Direction
One way
Altitude (meter above sea level)
600 m
Ascent
800 m
Descent
780 m
Distance
19 km
Duration
5 h 45 min
Duration back
5 h 40 min
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Difficult
Season
March - November
Theme
Along Water

Route

Waldstätterweg

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Map

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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 2/7

Distance

19 km

Duration

5 h 45 min

Ascent

800 m

Travel information: Vitznau

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