--- title: "Castle Route" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/castle-route" description: "You start on Veloland route No. 56 towards Lenzburg. From Aesch to Seengen you cycle along the shore of Lake Hallwil. After 14 km you reach the romantic Hallwyl Water Castle. Built in the 12th century, the castle is one of the most important water castles in Switzerland and now houses a museum. The route continues through the shady forest and along the Aabach to Lenzburg. The town of Lenzburg was founded in the 13th century by the Counts of Kyburg. It received city rights as early as 1306, which can still be seen on the city walls protected as a historical monument today. Not only the old town is worth a visit. Lenzburg Castle, another highlight of this route, awaits you. The thousand-year-old, impressive castle and symbol of the town of Lenzburg houses the historical museum as well as rooms and a courtyard for cultural and social events of all kinds. On Veloland route No. 34 you reach Suhr and then turn into the Wynetal. In Teufenthal, the Trostburg proudly stands on a 40 m high rocky outcrop. The complex was probably built in the 12th century by the lords of Trostberg. Today it is privately owned and can only be admired from the outside. Over extensive fields and meadows with a view of the Alps, you head towards the historic town of Beromünster. The Fläcke and the collegiate St. Michael have been the town's pride for 10 centuries. The fast descent with views of Lake Baldegg and the Alps leads you to the valley floor, past the Lake Baldegg nature reserve to Richensee. Shortly before reaching Hitzkirch station, you see the megalith tower from the 13th century." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/862215/e910dd9be72dab6e71c0c729e08f97fcc86237385ed15dd8f01ca66e0777a40d/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Castle Route ============ - Tip - 66.20 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - bike tour The Castle Route takes you to Hallwyl Water Castle and the old town of Lenzburg with Lenzburg Castle. At the end of the circular route, the beautiful Heidegg Castle with its well-kept rose garden invites you to linger. You start on Veloland route No. 56 towards Lenzburg. From Aesch to Seengen you cycle along the shore of Lake Hallwil. After 14 km you reach the romantic Hallwyl Water Castle. Built in the 12th century, the castle is one of the most important water castles in Switzerland and now houses a museum. The route continues through the shady forest and along the Aabach to Lenzburg. The town of Lenzburg was founded in the 13th century by the Counts of Kyburg. It received city rights as early as 1306, which can still be seen on the city walls protected as a historical monument today. Not only the old town is worth a visit. Lenzburg Castle, another highlight of this route, awaits you. The thousand-year-old, impressive castle and symbol of the town of Lenzburg houses the historical museum as well as rooms and a courtyard for cultural and social events of all kinds. On Veloland route No. 34 you reach Suhr and then turn into the Wynetal. In Teufenthal, the Trostburg proudly stands on a 40 m high rocky outcrop. The complex was probably built in the 12th century by the lords of Trostberg. Today it is privately owned and can only be admired from the outside. Over extensive fields and meadows with a view of the Alps, you head towards the historic town of Beromünster. The Fläcke and the collegiate St. Michael have been the town's pride for 10 centuries. The fast descent with views of Lake Baldegg and the Alps leads you to the valley floor, past the Lake Baldegg nature reserve to Richensee. Shortly before reaching Hitzkirch station, you see the megalith tower from the 13th century. Read more - 4:40 h - 66.20 km - 512 m - 512 m - 392 m - 796 m - 404 m - - Start: Hitzkirch, train station - Destination: Hitzkirch, train station Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Hitzkirch, train station - castle - Direct sales - seaside resort - seaside resort - castle - castle - Historic Old Town Destination Destination Hitzkirch, train station Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (49%) Asphalt (40%) Gravel (4%) Trail (7%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Hitzkirch - Mosen - Meisterschwanden - Seengen - Lenzburg - Suhr - Gränichen - Unterkulm - Reinach - Beromünster - Herlisberg - Hitzkirch - In Hitzkirch you can add a 5 km detour on Veloland route No. 84 and visit Heidegg Castle. The most important country residence of the Lucerne patriciate, surrounded by vineyards and a delightfully fragrant rose garden, forms the fitting conclusion to this historic castle route. - The route can be shortened in Lenzburg. Take the S9 train back to the starting point in Hitzkirch. **Follow the signs of the Veloland routes:** - From Hitzkirch to Lenzburg Veloland route No. 56 - From Lenzburg to Suhr Veloland route No. 34 - From Suhr to Beromünster Veloland route No. 67 - From Beromünster Veloland route No. 84 Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Culturally interesting - Refreshment stop Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation**By S9 train from Lenzburg or Lucerne to Hitzkirch. Read more Additional information Seetal Tourism Niederlenzerstrasse 25 5600 Lenzburg +41 (0)41 920 45 29 Read more Author Seetal Tourismus Organization Seetal Tourismus Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Visit a castle on the route: - - - The castles are open from April to October, Monday is a day of rest. More details at and Read more Map Lucerne Land bike map: Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - guided tour - guided tour - other events - Place of interest - farm shop - grocery shop - Direct sales - Tours 18.11 km - bike tour 11.57 km - bike tour 58.16 km - bike tour Download GPX file - -