Itinerary
- Day 1
Lucerne
You'll arrive in Lucerne on your own schedule with the afternoon and evening to explore at your own pace. The Chapel Bridge from the 1300s is the main draw here, and it's worth walking across to see the painted panels inside. The Water Tower sits right at the bridge's end and gives you views over the water. From there, head to the Lion Monument carved into the rock face, then check out the Court Church if you're interested in the architecture. If you'd rather just relax, the riverside promenade is perfect for taking in Lake Lucerne without doing much of anything.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the Chapel Bridge
- Visit the Water Tower
- Visit the Lion Monument
- Explore the Court Church
- Stroll along the riverside promenade
Landmarks Chapel Bridge Water Tower Lion Monument Court Church 
- Day 2
Lucerne to Alpnach
This is a serious hiking day covering about 24 km over roughly 7 hours with real elevation changes. The route crosses the Horw peninsula toward Mount Pilatus and takes you over the Rengg Pass, which was historically the only way to reach Obwalden before the Brünig road opened in the 1860s. The terrain is varied with good elevation gain throughout, and you'll end the day in Alpnach. Bring plenty of water and pack something substantial for lunch since you'll need the energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike over Horw peninsula to Mount Pilatus area
- Cross Rengg Pass
Landmarks Mount Pilatus Rengg Pass 
- Day 3
Alpnach to Emmetten
Starting out, you can take an optional train to Dallenwil followed by a cable car up to Niederrickenbach. From there, the wildlife observation trail runs across the mountain flanks of Schwalmis and Oberbauen, leading to Niederbauen. The trail itself is well-marked and the views of the surrounding terrain are solid. Another cable car brings you down to Emmetten for the evening, so you're not hiking the entire distance without some mechanical help along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike along wildlife observation trail
Optional Activities
- Train to Dallenwil
- Cable car up to Niederrickenbach
- Cable car down from Niederbauen
Landmarks Niederrickenbach Niederbauen 
- Day 4
Emmetten to Brunnen
Drop down to Lake Uri's shoreline and hike through the Risleten Gorge with the water right next to you, which keeps things cool on warmer days. The route continues upward through the same gorge, then crosses the Stützberg by a historic path to reach Volligen. After that, the trail leads to the Rütli, a historically important meadow on the western shore of Lake Uri with significant views across the water. Finish with a boat ride back to Brunnen, so you're not hiking all the way out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Lake Uri and through Risleten Gorge
- Cross Stützberg via historic path
- Visit Rütli meadow
- Boat from Rütli to Brunnen
Landmarks Lake Uri Risleten Gorge Rütli - Day 5
Brunnen to Rigi Kaltbad
A cable car takes you up to Urmiberg, and from there the hiking starts toward the Gätterli Pass on well-maintained trails. The path continues past Rigi Scheidegg as the elevation gain mounts steadily throughout the day. You'll reach Rigi-Kaltbad for the night, and the substantial climbing means you'll feel like you've earned your rest by the end of it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car to Urmiberg
- Hike to Gätterli Pass and Rigi-Kaltbad
Landmarks Urmiberg Gätterli Pass Rigi Scheidegg Rigi-Kaltbad 
- Day 6
Rigi Kaltbad to Lucerne
The descent from here to Seebodenalp is steep and will challenge your knees, but the panoramic views at Seebodenalp make it worth pausing for a proper break once you get there. From this point, you have the option to shorten the final part with a cable car down to Küssnacht am Rigi if the descent is too hard on your legs. After that, hop on a boat heading back to Lucerne to wrap up the hiking tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Seebodenalp
- Boat from Küssnacht am Rigi to Lucerne
Optional Activities
- Cable car from Seebodenalp area to Küssnacht am Rigi
Landmarks Seebodenalp Küssnacht am Rigi - Day 7
Lucerne
Your Lake Lucerne hiking tour finishes after breakfast. You're free to head out whenever suits your schedule, or if you prefer to stick around, you can arrange to stay longer in the area. No organized activities are planned, so it's all up to how you want to spend the morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
