All hikes in Lucerne – Lake Lucerne

The valley of Maderanertal, world famous due to its natural beauty, opens up in Amsteg and the towering peak of Chli Windgällen and winds itself east ways towards the imposing Huefi glacier, always surrounded by high alpine mountain peaks.

Traditional craftsmanship, the magnificent expanses of wild hay in the Isenthal, and a superb view of the Mittelland - this is what you will see when you are on the hiking trail that links the cantons of Uri and Nidwalden as it passes by histori-cally significant scenery and transport routes.

This stage leads you on the famous «Wildbeobachtungspfad» (wildlife-watching trail) along the Schwalmis and Oberbauen mountain flanks to Niderbauen and the cableway summit station of the same name.

The area of the rock slide is still impressive, with masses of debris and boulders and unusual vegetation now reclaiming the area. The Wildspitz, the highest mountain in Canton Zug, offers superb views of the lakes of Central Switzerland.

Ridge walk from the Bernese Emmental into Entlebuch (Lucerne canton). Stay overnight at the highest point.

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.

This route is very popular with hikers of all ages. From the Rigi Kulm upper station, the gentle descent to Rigi Kaltbad takes just over an hour. This high-altitude hike offers magnificent views over the Swiss Plateau, reaching as far as the Black Forest and the Vosges mountains.

The Benedictine way leads from the cloister in Engelberg to the one at Maria-Rickenbach. The route is quite varied and offers beautiful panoramic views of the valley and mountains.

Down between the Rigi Kulm and the ridge leading to Rigi Scheidegg. Views of the Gnipen with the area where the Goldau rockslide started in 1806. Plenty of time in Goldau for a detour to the animal park.

The high Biber valley, the plain between Rothenthurm and Biberbrugg, ranks as an especially beautiful moorland area of national importance. The well-signed moorland path passes through this unique protected moorland (a model for moor conservation in Switzerland).

A varied tour through the landslide area in Goldau, featuring Lake Lauerz, the Sägel nature reserve, the village of Goldau situated on the scree, as well as the Goldau Animal Park and the actual landslide zone, which is also famous for its wealth of rare orchids.

A lakeside promenade along the Vierwaldstättersee from Beckenried into the impressive Risleten Gorge, with its ancient dinosaur traces. After a steep climb, the romantic high-level trail towards Seelisberg. Far below, the shimmering turquoise lake.

Worthwhile tour over the head of the Glaubenbielen Pass with superb views of the Sarnersee lake and Titlis summit. From time to time you meet the pass road but also repeatedly find quiet sections at Alpoglen or Pörterwald.

Engelberg – a well-known and popular excursion destination. This round tour leads from the impressive monastery to the picturesque River Aa and constantly affords wonderful views of idyllic rural landscapes and the spectacular mountain panorama.

Here is a chance for unique mountain adventures and mountain railway experiences - the Walen Trail is a sophisticated pleasure tour with panoramic views.

Hike from the delightful shores of the Vierwaldstättersee up to the mountain valley of Engelberg. On the way, several cultural historic sites, such as the centre of Stans, the monastery retreat of Grafenort and Engelberg monastery.

A tough climb to Stöcklichrüz and a superb high-level hike around the northern end of Sihlsee lake to Einsiedeln. The St. Meinrads Chapel on Etzelpass and the house where Paracelsus was born are popular resting places, not just for pilgrims.

At the Urnersee lake, Suvorov was unable to proceed any further as the French had seized all boats. So the ViaSuworow follows the route of the Russians from Altdorf into the Schächental valley, where cobbled cattle tracks bordered by drystone walling lead to Biel-Chinzig.

A varied route awaits you! The journey by boat to Weggis and then by aerial cableway to Dorfplatz (village square) Rigi-Kaltbad is a special experience in itself. But the real highlight is the section to Chänzeli.

Switzerland's most diverse population of butterflies lives above Lake Lungern. On a trail with views of the Bernese and Central Swiss Alps, you can learn all about the local butterflies and their development.

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.

From Niederrickenbach it is a constant climb that eventually leads to the highest point of the hike - Buochserhorn with its wonderful panoramic views. Over alpine meadows and through shady forests, hikers pass the geographical center of central Switzerland on their way down to Buochs.

Entlebuch is Switzerland’s first and only biosphere reserve. The moorland path leads into the Mettelimoos, east of Finsterwald. You hike through upland moors, transitional moors and fens. This is a beautiful protected zone with views of Entlebuch.

Many paths lead to the Napf - but no roads! One of the most beautiful approaches to the summit is the scenic range of hills via Menzberg. The panorama of the Alpine chain, Mittelland and Jura from the Napf is one of the most magnificent in Switzerland.

On water or on land - this is an inspiring route thanks to stunning views of the Urnersee lake, the southern arm of the Vierwaldstättersee (Lake Lucerne), embedded in a magnificent mountain panorama and surrounded by an opulent, generously renatured plant world.

This route leads you through the beautiful and open Unterägeri plain. This path through the verdant landscape with magnificent views of the Zug Oberland mountains and Ägerisee lake is a true delight.

Panoramic pre-Alpine hike over the Glaubenberg saddle and Glaubenbielenpass to Schönbüel. On the hike: alp products direct from the farm. Rewarding summit detour to the Höchgumme with stunning views down to the Brienzersee.

The trail leads over two rises to the scenic Trübsee lake at the foot of the Titlis and on over the Joch Pass into the Bernese Oberland. The destination is the Engstlenalp, an idyllic power spot with a lake, a nostalgic hotel and thousands of Alpine roses.

The Senda Sursilvana affords an insight into a whole region, one which holds many natural and cultural treasures. A high-level hike with several detours to the banks of the young Rhine.

The Schwyzer Panoramaweg is characterized by three history-steeped mountains: the Rigi, Rossberg and Mythen. Spectacular scenery and views deep into the valleys of Switzerland’s founding canton as well as of the Zugersee and Vierwaldstättersee lakes.

The Chinzigpass awaits with bizarre rock formations and views of the Alps in the Chinzer and Hürital valleys. Unfortunately, Suvorov's troops saw little of these as they had to scale the pass with their heavy field guns on a dull, rainy day.

Brother Klaus Way leads from Stans to Flüeli Ranft. This is the path Heimo Amgrund followed on the night of December 21, 1481. He was seeking the advice of Brother Klaus, who helped bring peace to the region.

This easy hike takes you from Klewenalp to the pilgrim village of Niederrickenbach. Recharge your batteries in Maria Rickenbach, a natural high-energy zone. The hike offers wonderful panoramic views of the mountains and of Lake Lucerne.