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title: "Gällen hike"
url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/gaellen-hike"
description: "From the Seebodenalp parking lot, you leisurely hike on a flat and well-maintained path to Alp Ruodisegg. From here you have a wonderful view of the Pilatus and Lake Lucerne. High above the Küssnacht lake basin, you walk along the glacial moraine and learn interesting facts about the last ice age. More info. From Alp Ruodisegg, the path branches off towards Gällen, from where you reach Müseralp. After the short climb to Chänzeli, you will be rewarded with a gigantic view. Rustic mountain restaurants invite you to enjoy and linger. Notes You can find the current operational status of the cable cars and hiking trails here. So that future generations can also enjoy the queen of mountains, we ask you to dispose of your waste at the stations or take it with you. Thank you."
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Gällen hike
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- 11.57 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: difficult
- Condition: difficult
- Great panorama
- Hike

Seebodenalp – Alp Ruodisegg - Gällen - Müseralp - Chänzeli – Seebodenalp

Away from the tourist crowds, enjoy the breathtaking view and the unspoiled nature.

From the Seebodenalp parking lot, you leisurely hike on a flat and well-maintained path to Alp Ruodisegg. From here you have a wonderful view of the Pilatus and Lake Lucerne. High above the Küssnacht lake basin, you walk along the glacial moraine and learn interesting facts about the last ice age.  From Alp Ruodisegg, the path branches off towards Gällen, from where you reach Müseralp. After the short climb to Chänzeli, you will be rewarded with a gigantic view.

Rustic mountain restaurants invite you to enjoy and linger.

**Notes**

You can find the current operational status of the cable cars and hiking trails .

So that future generations can also enjoy the queen of mountains, we ask you to dispose of your waste at the stations or take it with you. Thank you.

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- 4:00 h
- 11.57 km
- 669 m
- 669 m
- 1,011 m
- 1,462 m
- 451 m
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- Start: Küssnacht - Seebodenalp
- Destination: Seebodenalp - Küssnacht

Waypoints
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Start

Start

Küssnacht - Seebodenalp

- Fireplace

- Fireplace

Destination

Destination

Seebodenalp - Küssnacht

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Pavements

Asphalt (24%)

Trail (23%)

Path (53%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Seebodenalp (1020 m) – Alp Ruodisegg (1040 m) - Gälle (1034 m) - Müseralp (1145 m) – Chänzeli (1464 m) – Alp Räb (1124 m) - Seebodenalp (1020 m)

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Tour information

- Circular trail
- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop

Equipment

Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. Possibly hiking poles. Food and drinks for the way.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Take motorway A4 to the Küssnacht exit towards Weggis - Vitznau. Paid parking spaces are located at the outskirts of Küssnacht.

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**Parking**At the valley station of the Küssnacht-Seebodenalp cable car, there are paid parking spaces available.

However, we recommend public transport instead of a car: lean back, enjoy and do something good for the environment.

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**Public transportation**Accessible by train and bus.

With a high number of guests, continuous service is provided.

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Additional information

So that future generations can also enjoy the queen of mountains, we ask you to take your waste home with you. Thank you.

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Author

Rita Baggenstos

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

I like to treat myself to a snack at the Alpwirtschaft Ruodisegg while enjoying the view over the Küssnacht lake basin.

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Safety guidelines

The hike is not suitable for strollers and dogs as ladders must be climbed.

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