Hiking holidays Family hiking at the lake of Lucerne
Hiking: Round tour Lake Lucerne
Alpine pastures on the Rigi
The Rigi is often called the queen of mountains because of her characteristic shape. From here you can see the Pilatus, the Gotthard Massif and the many deep blue lakes of central Switzerland. This family friendly hike leads from one cottage to the next. You sleep in the hay and in cosy family rooms and enjoy the hospitality high up on the Alp.
The tour from Klingenstock to Fronalpstock is one of the most panoramic hikes in Switzerland. Unique views of Lake Lucerne and the nearby rock pyramids of the Mythen peak await you today. After the hike, you descend through the Stooswald forest to Brunnen on the shores of Lake Lucerne.
Before you strap on the hiking boots you have to proof your skill and craftsmanship. You visit the museum of Victorinoxwhere you can assemble your own Swiss pocket knife. Afterwardsyou are well equipped to start your hiking tour. Take the cable railway up to the Urmiberg and accompanied by wonderful views of the lake of Lucerne, you make your way to your first mountain Inn on the Rigi.
Today you can expect more great views. On a panorama path you walk down to Hiterenboden and then back up to the peak of the Rigi. From here you have great views of all of central Switzerland. In every direction you can see a different lake. In Rigi Kaltbad, you can try your luck in the most beautiful minigolf course of the Alps.
You hike along the rack railway down to Rigi Kaltbach and to the Müseralp. A panorama path leads you past the Räbalp to the Seebodenalp. You have a great view of the lake basin of Küssnacht and the Pilatus. By cablecar down to Küssnacht am Rigi and by train to Merlischachen.
You walk through the small city of Küssnacht at the Rigi and then hike up to the Ferrenmoos. On the way you pass a little pond where you can make a fire in the fireplace. Once you are back at the Lake of Lucerne you take the bus to the city of Lucerne.
approx. 3 h
approx. 10 km
290 m
845 m
Tour character
The tours are made for families, but a certain fitness and hiking ability are still required. The hikes lead on well-established paths through alpine terrain. Minimum age: 8 years.
Family hiking at the lake of Lucerne, 5 days, CH-ZSFSL-05X
Base price
789.-
549.-
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819.-
579.-
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Category: mountain inn or middle class hotels, 1 x sleeping in the straw. In one mountain inn and the accommodation in the straw you will find the bathrooms in the hallways.
Season1
Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023
daily except monday
Season2
May 13, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023
daily except monday
Family hiking at the lake of Lucerne, 5 days, CH-ZSFSL-05X
Category: mountain inn or middle class hotels, 1 x sleeping in the straw. In one mountain inn and the accommodation in the straw you will find the bathrooms in the hallways.
Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
Subsidy for arrival by train
Building a Swiss pocket knife in the Victorinox museum (1 x per family)
Cable car rides according to the program
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel documents (1x per room)
Service hotline
Note:
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Reservation fee of CHF 15.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
Rides with public transport. Approximately CHF 16.- per person
An overnight stay in straw is planned in Brunnen. If desired, the overnight stay can also be booked in a hotel for an extra charge (adults CHF 45.- p.p., children CHF 20.- p.p.).
Information
Arrival/Departure:
Arrival by public transport to Brunnen. If you arrive directly, hand in your luggage at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
Departure by public transport from Lucerne. In case of direct departure, luggage must be returned to the luggage counter by 5:00 p.m. at the latest.
Travel documents
Travel documents "digital"
We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online.
In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:
Your travel program
Luggage tags
Description of how to use the app
Any vouchers
The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.