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title: "From Kriens via Schauensee Castle to Krienseregg"
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description: "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."
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From Kriens via Schauensee Castle to Krienseregg
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- 4.46 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Great panorama
- Hike

Easy yet physically demanding hike from the Kriens valley station via Schauensee Castle to Krienseregg with views of Lucerne, Lake Lucerne and the Alps.

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.

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- 1:50 h
- 4.46 km
- 539 m
- 17 m
- 515 m
- 1,040 m
- 525 m
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- Start: Kriens
- Destination: Krienseregg

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Start

Start

Kriens

- Playground

Destination

Destination

Krienseregg

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Tour information

- Refreshment stop

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, a rain jacket and enough drinking water are essential for every hike.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**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.

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**Parking**At the valley station of the Kriens panoramic gondola

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**Public transportation**Take the SBB train to Kriens Mattenhof station, then continue by bus to the Pilatus Railways.

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Author

Luzern Tourismus

Organization

Lucerne Tourisme

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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