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Hiking Tours in Lucerne

Lucerne hiking tours are Switzerland's gentlest introduction to Alpine walking, based around Lake Lucerne's shores and the accessible peaks of Mount Rigi and Mount Pilatus. Macs Adventure's Lucerne route suits hikers who want mountain views without the Bernese Oberland's daily ascent.

Cogwheel trains and cable cars reach both Rigi and Pilatus, so you can walk downhill from the summit rather than climbing the full height, and lakeside paths connect Lucerne's medieval old town to nearby villages.

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  • Switzerland

    Lucerne Lakes and Mountains

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$3,040CAD pp
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Lucerne pairs Switzerland's most photogenic lake with mountain walking that suits a wide range of fitness levels.

  • Mount Rigi, known as the 'Queen of the Mountains', is reached by Europe's oldest cogwheel railway
  • Mount Pilatus offers the world's steepest cogwheel railway as an option, with gentler trails at altitude
  • Lakeside paths link Lucerne's medieval old town to nearby villages without significant climbing
  • Cable cars and cogwheel trains mean you can choose how much of each ascent to walk
  • Luggage transfers and hand-picked lakeside stays are included throughout

Lucerne like a local

  • When to go

    May to October, with June to September the most reliable for high-altitude trails on Rigi and Pilatus. Lakeside walking works well through the shoulder seasons too.

  • What the trails are actually like

    Gentler than most Swiss Alpine routes - lakeside paths and mountain trails accessed by cogwheel train or cable car, with an option to walk up or down rather than both.

  • Where you will stay

    Hotels in Lucerne and lakeside villages, hand-picked for views and easy access to the trailheads, with luggage transfer included.

  • How fit do I need to be

    Easy-Moderate. This is one of our more accessible Switzerland routes, suited to walkers who want mountain scenery without long daily climbs.

  • How is Lucerne different from the Bernese Oberland

    Lucerne is lake-based with gentler, shorter trails and cable-car access to summits - the Bernese Oberland involves longer daily hiking distances and more sustained ascent.

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