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title: "Culinary hike along the \"Path of Switzerland\""
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description: "Ideally, the journey starts from Lucerne or Weggis/Vitznau by boat at the historic Rütli. The hiking trail initially ascends to the Hotel & Naturhaus Bellevue in Seelisberg, where a fine Central Swiss lunch awaits. In the afternoon, it continues comfortably along the \"Path of Switzerland\" to the idyllic village of Bauen, where a delicious dessert at Restaurant Fischli right by the lake awaits. The scenic return trip by boat to Vitznau/Weggis or Lucerne perfectly rounds off the hike."
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Culinary hike along the "Path of Switzerland"
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- Tip
- 9.23 km long
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: very easy
- Great panorama
- Hike

Weg der Schweiz

A leisurely hike from the historic Rütli along the "Path of Switzerland" to the idyllic village of Bauen, accompanied by culinary specialties from the region.

Ideally, the journey starts from Lucerne or Weggis/Vitznau by boat at the historic Rütli. The hiking trail initially ascends to the Hotel & Naturhaus Bellevue in Seelisberg, where a fine Central Swiss lunch awaits. In the afternoon, it continues comfortably along the "Path of Switzerland" to the idyllic village of Bauen, where a delicious dessert at Restaurant Fischli right by the lake awaits. The scenic return trip by boat to Vitznau/Weggis or Lucerne perfectly rounds off the hike.

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- 3:09 h
- 9.23 km
- 472 m
- 472 m
- 435 m
- 873 m
- 438 m
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- Start: Lucerne/Weggis or Vitznau
- Destination: Lucerne/Weggis/Vitznau or Vitznau

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Pavements

Street (32%)

Asphalt (3%)

Trail (65%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

The Rütli is located directly next to the Rütli boat station.

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Tour information

- Culturally interesting
- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Good footwear
- Hiking poles are recommended
- Camera
- Daypack

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**A2 via Lucerne - exit Beckenried - Emmetten - Seelisberg

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**Parking**There are paid parking spaces in the surrounding area.

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**Public transportation**Recommended via boat from Lucerne/Weggis or Vitznau

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Additional information

The hike is also recommended without stopping to eat.

Reservation at Hotel Bellevue & Restaurant Fischli am See recommended:

Hotel & Naturhaus Bellevue:

Restaurant Fischli am See:

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Author

André Burri

Organization

Lucerne Tourisme

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

- Arrival by boat from Lucerne/Weggis/Vitznau
- Lunch at Naturhaus Bellevue in Seelisberg
- Dessert right by the water at Restaurant Fischli am See

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- Place of interest
    
    
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    - Mountain lake
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    - Aerial cableway
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