Veloferien Route 1291
Cycling: Route 1291

Arrival at Lucerne
The ride around the Küssnacht lake basin is the kick-off to the journey through Central Switzerland. Back on the lakeside, a fantastic mountain panorama and lively lakeside promenades await you. You avoid the Axenstrasse with a boat trip from Brunnen to Flüelen. After that, it's only a stone's throw to the Tell monument in Altdorf.
Altdorf – Andermatt
While the north-south axis is still the focus in the Reuss Valley, the mountains of Uri come into focus from Amsteg onwards. Viaducts, bridges and retaining walls dominate the picture here, while down in the valley the Reuss rages and roars.
The Schöllenen Gorge tells eerie stories with the Devil's Gorge and the monuments to Admiral Suworow's campaign. A changing landscape awaits you around the mountain village of Andermatt.
Andermatt – Meiringen
Turn after turn, the road winds its way out of the Urseren Valley. A brisk descent takes you past the Rhone Glacier and leads you straight up to the next pass. On the Grimsel, a veritable water castle awaits you with countless lakes and imposing dam walls. On the descent, the Aare gains power kilometre by kilometre, which you can marvel at in the Aare Gorge.
Meiringen – Sörenberg
Also today, there are two passes on the programme. On the Brünig, wonderful views of Lake Lungern open up, and the view from the Panoramic Road up to the Glaubenbielen Pass is in no way inferior. The village of Sörenberg lies in an idyllic mountain setting at the foot of the Brienzer Rothorn.
Sörenberg – Entlebuch
Today's stage leads on somewhat rough paths past the rugged rock faces of the Schrattenfluh and Hohgant massifs to Schangnau. Then you set your eyes on the high church tower of Escholzmatt and wheel in constant ups and downs through the Entlebuch.
Entlebuch – Sursee
Today's stage is dominated by the Napf. You follow the homonymous heart loop in constant ups and downs to Willisau. Treat yourself to a Willisauer Ringli for refreshment and then continue into the Seetal. The small town of Sursee on the shores of Lake Sempach is today's destination.
Sursee – Lucerne
Lake Sempach lies dreamily and picturesquely behind you, the red church tower of the cradle of the village of Beromünster rises into the sky in front of you. The last stage of Route 1291 is also characterised by some rough climbs. From Hohenrain it's all downhill and you roll relaxedly back to Lucerne.
Departure or extension

Tour character
Route 1291 shows all sides of Central Switzerland. Alpine passes in the southeast and hilly foothills of the Alps in the northwest. The highlights are the rides over the Furka and Grimsel passes. But the steep climbs and descents in the Emmental also demand a drop or two of sweat from the cyclist.
Season 1 09.09.2023 - 24.09.2023 daily | Season 2 01.07.2023 - 08.09.2023 daily | |
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Route 1291, 9 days, CH-ZSRLL-09X | ||
Base price | 1'328.- | 1'367.- |
Surcharge Single Room | 335.- | 335.- |
Category: 3* hotels & guesthouses
Season 1 Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023 daily | Season 2 Jul 1, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023 daily | |
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Luzern | ||
Extra night double room (BB) | 99.- | 99.- |
Extra night single room (BB) | 144.- | 144.- |
Luzern | ||
Extra night double room (BB) | 99.- | 99.- |
Extra night single room (BB) | 144.- | 144.- |
Included:
- 8 overnight stays incl. breakfast
- Daily luggage transfers
- Boat ride Brunnen – Flüelen
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Travel documents (1 x per room) incl. SwitzerlandMobility Plus subscription
- Service-Hotline
Please note:
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
- Reservation fee of CHF 15 per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
Arrival/Parking/Departure:
- Rail travel to Lucerne
- Parking at Lucerne Car park old town, approx. CHF 15 per day
Other important information:
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The distance travelled is approximate and may differ from the actual distance.
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Travel cancellation insurance, including travel interruption insurance is recommended.
Travel documents "digital”
In future we will reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the SwitzerlandMobility app. We will provide you with further information online. In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:
- Description of how to use the necessary apps
- Detailed programme for the individual stages
- Annual subscription to SwitzerlandMobility Plus
- Luggage tags
- Any vouchers
On the way, you can easily find your way with the SwitzerlandMobility app and other freely accessible aids. Background information and all other documents are delivered electronically and can be downloaded to your mobile phone in advance.
Let us know if you don't want to do without maps. We will send them to you free of charge.