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Route 1291

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Route
E-Bikes
Length
383.3 km
Travel time
approx. 7.0 Days
Tour details
Tour details
Route 1291
Mit dem E-Bike auf der Route 1291 über die Teufelsbrücke bei Andermatt.
Photo: Nico Schärer | Luzern Tourismus, Unknown
Route 1291
Fahrt über den Furkapass und vorbei am Hotel Restaurant Belvedere auf der Route 1291.
Photo: Nico Schärer | Luzern Tourismus, Unknown
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Picknick vor dem Schloss Heidegg während der Route 1291.
Photo: Nico Schärer | Luzern Tourismus, Unknown
Route 1291
Ein Selfie mit dem Wasserturm in Luzern vor dem Start der Route 1291.
Photo: Nico Schärer | Luzern Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
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Mit dem e-Bike auf der Route 1291 durch das Städtli Willisau.
Photo: Nico Schärer | Luzern Tourismus, Unknown
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By e-bike through the history-steeped Lucerne-Lake Lucerne region on the «Route 1291»​.
Explore the heart of Switzerland on an e-bike! The new «Route 1291» offers e-bikers probably one of the most impressive and historic routes in Switzerland. The start and finish of the circular tour are in the city of Lucerne. The route leads via Weggis, Brunnen and Altdorf to Andermatt. From there it continues over the Furka, Grimsel and Brünig Passes to Lungern, Sörenberg, Entlebuch and finally to the Lucerne countryside regions of Willisau, Sursee, Beromünster as well as Hochdorf. The route of over 300 km is divided into 7 stages and runs along numerous sights, castles and historic towns. The «Route 1291» crosses a varied landscape with palm trees, lakes, mountains, gorges, glaciers and Alpine passes. The many culinary highlights and wineries round off the new e-bike route.

 

Route: 385 km | Duration: 7 days (approx. 34 hours) | Ascent 7878 hm | Descent 7.921 hm

 

On the way on 7 stages:

Stage 1: Luzern – Weggis – Brunnen – (mit Schiff) – Flüelen

Stage 2: Flüelen – Andermatt

Stage 3: Andermatt – Furkapass –​ Grimselpass – Meiringen

Stage 4: Meiringen – Lungern – Sörenberg

Stage 5: Sörenberg – Kemmeriboden – Marbarch – Entlebuch

Stage 6: Entlebuch – Luthern – Willisau – Sursee

Stage 7: Sursee – Beromünster – Hochdorf – Luzern

Tour details
Tour details

Technical details

Tour type
E-Bikes
Starting point
Lucerne train station
Point of arrival
Lucerne train station
Difficulty
Medium
Condition
4 / 6
Ascent
7878 m
Descent
7921 m
Best Time of Year
June, July, August, September
Directions
The Route 1291 starts in the middle of the city of Lucerne. From there, the route leads via Weggis, Brunnen and Altdorf to Andermatt. It continues over the Furka, Grimsel and Brünig Passes to Lungern, Sörenberg, Entlebuch and finally to the Lucerne regions of Willisau, Sursee, Beromünster and Hochdorf. The subsequent journey back to the city of Lucerne concludes the Route 1291.

On this route, pay attention to the signposting on site. On some sections of the route, fast e-bikes (45s with yellow number) are sometimes prohibited. Here you will find the traffic signals and their meaning.

When passing through farms, we thank you on behalf of the farmers for passing through at an adapted, reduced speed.

Safety information
On this route, pay attention to the signposting on site. On some sections of the route, fast e-bikes (45s with yellow number) are sometimes prohibited. Here you will find the traffic signals and their meaning.

When passing through farms, we thank you on behalf of the farmers for passing through at an adapted, reduced speed.

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Equipment
  • E-bike (incl. spare battery, if possible) and charger for on the road.
  • Suitable equipment for your own safety

If you don't have your own e-bike, we recommend Rent a Bike. Rent the right e-bike for you online and pick it up conveniently at Lucerne station.

Author’s advice
The Route 1291 passes numerous wineries and other culinary highlights that are ideal for a stopover.

 

Don't worry about your luggage on route 1291, with Eurotrek's packages, daily luggage transfers are taken care of.

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Accessible by bus and train
No
Public transport
By bus or train to Lucerne station.
Further information & links
The Route 1291 shows the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region  in all its facets: Over alpine passes, through hilly Alpine foothills and past steel-blue lakes. The highlights are the trips over the Furka and Grimsel passes, which are only open from around June to October due to their altitude.

 

Historical highlights

  1. Lucerne: Chapel Bridge with water tower
  2. Schwyz: Federal Charter Museum
  3. Altdorf: Tell monument
  4. Andermatt: Devil's Bridge
  5. Furka Pass: Hotel Restaurant Belvedere and Rhone Glacier
  6. Beromünster: Landessender and monastery
  7. Seetal: Heidegg Castle

 

Culinary highlights

  1. Lucerne: Max Chocolatier
  2. Brunnen: Lakeside Restaurant Brunnen
  3. Uri: Gotthard service area
  4. Andermatt: Sust Lodge Andermatt
  5. Marbach: Alpine Cheese Production Marbach
  6. Entlebuch: "Schafbuur" (Sheep farm) and Emscha
  7. Willisau: Café Amrein

Accommodation along Route 1291:

  1.   Lucerne: Hotel Drei Könige
  2.  Altdorf: Hotel Höfli
  3.  Andermatt: Hotel Schlüssel
  4.  Meiringen: Parkhotel Du Sauvage
  5.  Sörenberg: Hotel Rischli
  6.  Entlebuch: Hotel Drei Könige
  7.  Sursee: Hotel Sursee

 

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