From Kriens via Schauensee Castle to Krienseregg
From the valley station of the Kriens panoramic gondola, the trail climbs gently to Schauensee Castle with its 13th century round tower. It then follows the road for about 500 metres to Bruederhuse. From there, the path continues past Schwand up to 1,041 metres and on to Krienseregg (1,026 m). At the gondola mid station, a mountain restaurant and picnic spots at the edge of the moor invite you to linger. The large PILU Land playground is also located here.
- 1:50 h
- 4.46 km
- 539 m
- 17 m
- 515 m
- 1,040 m
- 525 m
- Start: Kriens
- Destination: Krienseregg
Waypoints
Start
Destination
Good to know
Best to visit
suitable
Depends on weather
Tour information
Familiy-Friendly
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, a rain jacket and enough drinking water are essential for every hike.
Directions & Parking facilities
Take the A2 to the Luzern Kriens exit, then follow route 2a to Apotheke Spani, turn left and continue to the Kriens gondola valley station.
At the valley station of the Kriens panoramic gondola
Take the SBB train to Kriens Mattenhof station, then continue by bus to the Pilatus Railways.
Author
Luzern Tourismus
Organization
Luzern Tourismus
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
At the Restaurant Krienseregg next to the mid station, guests enjoy Swiss specialties year round on the sun terrace.
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