Hochdorf - Baldeggersee - Hitzkirch

You start in the village of Hitzkirch. The path passes below the Kaiserspanestate's vineyards to Heidegg Castle, where there's a magnificent viewof the lake and mountains to be had. The castle's open between Apriland October: set aside enough time for a visit – it really is worth it. Afterdescending from the castle to the village, the path continues flat alongsidelovely, unspoilt Lake Baldegg until you reach Hochdorf some 2½ hours later.