--- title: "Bürgenstock Felsenweg circular route" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/buergenstock-felsenweg-circular-route" description: "To enable his guests to take a walk on the northern slope, the tourism pioneer Josef Bucher-Durrer had the Felsenweg created at the beginning of the last century. The construction of the path took five years. Building the Felsenweg at Bürgenstock involved considerable difficulties. To create a stable route, blasting had to be carried out and six to seven meter high retaining walls were erected. At the same time, rock excavations were made and tunnels built. In the rear section of the path, suspension devices are embedded in the rock and the path is guided over these support structures. The construction and current maintenance are challenging and dangerous due to the topographical conditions. At the beginning of the last century, the work was done by miners from Tyrol—for a daily wage of five to six francs. The Felsenweg is a simple and wide gravel path that leads from the Bürgenstock Resort to the Känzeli Honegg. You can take the path through the forest from Känzeli Honegg up to the Hammetschwand or go directly up with the Hammetschwand lift (paid). The Hammetschwand lift is accessible at the first section of the Felsenweg and is for those not afraid of heights. The view of the steeply falling rocks down to the lake is very impressive and breathtaking. In less than a minute, the highest freestanding outdoor lift in Europe carries people up to the impressive viewing terrace of the Hammetschwand. The 152.8 m high lift is one of the boldest tourist installations of the \"Belle Époque\"." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2767025/6af903f4b21f1c176a013291e79ae60607302ab6a3c991fb377e9909c380e465/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Bürgenstock Felsenweg circular route ==================================== - Tip - 5.17 km long - Difficulty: easy - Hike - panoramic road High above Lake Lucerne, enjoy the rock formations from the Felsenweg to the highest outdoor lift in Europe. To enable his guests to take a walk on the northern slope, the tourism pioneer Josef Bucher-Durrer had the Felsenweg created at the beginning of the last century. The construction of the path took five years. Building the Felsenweg at Bürgenstock involved considerable difficulties. To create a stable route, blasting had to be carried out and six to seven meter high retaining walls were erected. At the same time, rock excavations were made and tunnels built. In the rear section of the path, suspension devices are embedded in the rock and the path is guided over these support structures. The construction and current maintenance are challenging and dangerous due to the topographical conditions. At the beginning of the last century, the work was done by miners from Tyrol—for a daily wage of five to six francs. The Felsenweg is a simple and wide gravel path that leads from the Bürgenstock Resort to the Känzeli Honegg. You can take the path through the forest from Känzeli Honegg up to the Hammetschwand or go directly up with the Hammetschwand lift (paid). The Hammetschwand lift is accessible at the first section of the Felsenweg and is for those not afraid of heights. The view of the steeply falling rocks down to the lake is very impressive and breathtaking. In less than a minute, the highest freestanding outdoor lift in Europe carries people up to the impressive viewing terrace of the Hammetschwand. The 152.8 m high lift is one of the boldest tourist installations of the "Belle Époque". Read more - 1:45 h - 5.17 km - 200 m - 200 m - 858 m - 1,114 m - 256 m - - Start: Bürgenstock Resort - Destination: Bürgenstock Resort Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (4%) Street (38%) Trail (27%) Path (31%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Bürgenstock Resort – Känzeli (Felsenweg) – Honegg – Bürgenstock Resort The Felsenweg starts at the Bürgenstock Resort. Lake Lucerne literally lies at your feet. After about 45 minutes you reach the valley station of the Hammetschwand lift. A short detour to the Hammetschwand restaurant tempts with the highest outdoor lift in Europe before the hike continues along the rocks and through several tunnels to Känzeli Honegg. Past the Hotel Villa Honegg and modern architecture on the south side, you return to the Bürgenstock Resort. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Motorway A2 Basel-Lucerne-Gotthard-Chiasso. Exit Stansstad. Main road to the Fürigen/Bürgenstock junction. Ascent along the main road via Fürigen/Obbürgen to the Bürgenstock Resort (paid parking). Read more **Parking**There are paid indoor and outdoor parking spaces available. Read more **Public transportation**By train: Zentralbahn from Lucerne with a stop at Stansstad. By post bus to the Bürgenstock. By boat: With the (shuttle) boat across Lake Lucerne to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock. Then with the Bürgenstock railway up to the resort. Read more Additional information For tourist information: Nidwalden Tourism Read more Author Nidwalden Tourismus Organization Nidwalden Tourismus Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author At the Bürgenstock Resort, there are various restaurants available. It is recommended to make a reservation. At the Felsenweg, at the Hammetschwand, and next to Villa Honegg, there is a fire pit for picnicking. Read more Safety guidelines The opening of the Felsenweg and the Hammetschwand lift depends on the weather. The current opening status can be checked .**The winter closure is expected to remain in place along the entire length of the Felsenweg until Good Friday, 4 April 2026.** Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Culinary delights - Place of interest - Wellness - Mountain summits - Wellness - Tours 4.38 km - Hike 13.66 km - Hike 4.38 km - Hike Download GPX file - - - -