Hike in Central Switzerland

Rigi Burggeist & Zwärgliweg

Hike, Hike in Central Switzerland / By Matthias Meyer

The family hike on the Zwärgliweg from Rigi Burggeist to Obergschwend is an easy hike. It goes mainly downhill. The hike along the Zwärgliweg, which is just under 4 kilometers long, takes about 1.5 hours and involves a descent of about 539 meters. As the name suggests, the Zwärgliweg trail has many garden gnomes with pointed hats and other fairy-tale characters to discover. After the hike, enjoy the view and a Gersau cheesecake on the large terrace of Rigi Burggeist.

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Kleine Emme river, left and right forest

Emmenuferweg

Hike, Hike in Central Switzerland / By Matthias Meyer

The hike on the Emmenuferweg from Chappelbodenbrücke via Entlebuch to Schüpfheim is easy and takes 3:15 hours. The stretch from Chappelboden bridge to Entlebuch has impressive flora and fauna. On hot summer days, swimming in the Kleine Emme is possible.

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Solène, Matthias and Marc almost on the top of Niederbauen Kulm.

Hike Niederbauen Kulm

Hike, Hike in Central Switzerland / By Marc Limacher

An easy but rewarding short hike from Niederbauen to Niederbauen Kulm with stunning views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps. Numerous opportunities to spot wildlife and observe one of the key take-off spots of paragliders. Conclude your adventure with the gourmet cuisine at the Niederbauen restaurant prior to taking the steep gondola ride back down to Emmetten.

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Lake Lucerne and cable car to Pilatus seen from hike to Mount Pilatus.

Hiking Mount Pilatus

Hike, Hike in Central Switzerland / By Matthias Meyer

Hiking Pilatus from Eigenthal to Pilatus Kulm is suited for expert hikers only. The hike is 7.7km long and takes you 1151 meters uphill and 100 meters downhill. It took us about 3:40 hours to complete.

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Cows chilling out on Mount Rigi in Switzerland. In the background mount Bürgenstock, mount Pilatus and Stanserhorn are visible.

Hiking Mount Rigi: Rigi Panoramaweg and Rigi Felsenweg

Best hiking near Zurich, Hike, Hike in Central Switzerland / By Matthias Meyer

Hiking Rigi Panorama Trail is a true classic and well suited for beginners and families. The trail offers stunning views of Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps.

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