--- title: "Grandprix: Around Lake Sempach" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/tour/grandprix-around-lake-sempach" description: "In the heart of Central Switzerland lies Lake Sempach, nestled between gentle hills and with a direct view of the mighty Alpine range. The bike route goes once around the lake, along the shore, over fields, past forests, and through picturesque medieval towns. The two towns Sempach and Sursee have one thing in common: they both have a beautiful old town in the center, which still follows the medieval layout today and looks back on a eventful history. Both municipalities take care of the old townscape and plan, build carefully, and restore thoughtfully. The skilful combination of modern and historic is a feast for the eyes and has been honored with the Wakker Prize. A special highlight of the route is the phenomenal view. On clear days, the rock faces seem within reach and an incredible panorama reveals itself, stretching from the Glarus Alps over the Central Swiss peaks to the Bernese Oberland." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2769356/b341134aed24b310071e7a6236ee5575ed5788b043c1fb167b069ccd18dab14e/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Grandprix: Around Lake Sempach ============================== - Tip - 31.60 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - bike tour The idyllic bike route leads once around Lake Sempach. Picturesque old towns, quiet lakeside paths, and a breathtaking Alpine panorama are the highlights of this route. In the heart of Central Switzerland lies Lake Sempach, nestled between gentle hills and with a direct view of the mighty Alpine range. The bike route goes once around the lake, along the shore, over fields, past forests, and through picturesque medieval towns. The two towns Sempach and Sursee have one thing in common: they both have a beautiful old town in the center, which still follows the medieval layout today and looks back on a eventful history. Both municipalities take care of the old townscape and plan, build carefully, and restore thoughtfully. The skilful combination of modern and historic is a feast for the eyes and has been honored with the Wakker Prize. A special highlight of the route is the phenomenal view. On clear days, the rock faces seem within reach and an incredible panorama reveals itself, stretching from the Glarus Alps over the Central Swiss peaks to the Bernese Oberland. Read more - 2:20 h - 31.60 km - 350 m - 350 m - 498 m - 724 m - 226 m - - Start: Sursee Station - Destination: Sursee Station Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Sursee Station - Nature reserve - Event location Destination Destination Sursee Station Show more Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (91%) Trail (9%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The route can be cycled in the order given or in the opposite direction. Sursee Station, Sursee Old Town, past the hospital, Seehüsere, over the Suren outlet Oberkirch, past Lindenhof, Oberkirch, lakeside path along SBB railway line, underpass at the level of the SPZ sports ground, through the Caribbean Village and past Nottwil station, up into the village, over the main road, further towards Nottwil Oberdorf, Notteler forest, Unterhuprächtigen, Hupträchtigen, middle and Oberhupträchtigen, past the farms Schwendi and Lindenholz, down to Neuenkirch, through the village and past the church, Sellenboden, Neuhus, over the railway line, Adelwil, Sempach Old Town, Kirchbühl, Neuhof, Eich, along the Roman road, in Schenkon under the highway to the lakeside path, at the Sursee bathing area up onto the bypass road, Sursee Old Town, Sursee Station. Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Culturally interesting - Refreshment stop Equipment Provision as needed and a rain jacket for unexpected weather changes. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By car, exit the highway at the Sursee junction. Parking is available at the station on the P+R parking lots. Read more **Parking**Parking is available at the station on the P+R parking lots or in the large shopping center right next to the station. Read more **Public transportation**Arrival by train to Sursee. The route can start at the station. However, the route can also be started and ended at any point. Read more Author Peter Regli Organization Sempachersee Tourismus Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author In Kirchbühl above Sempach lies the listed St. Martin Church in peaceful surroundings with a magnificent view. Read more Safety guidelines Don't miss the turnoff: Coming from Sursee and Oberkirch, the bike route follows the railway line, which is on the right side of the bike path. At the level of the sports facility at the Swiss Paraplegic Center SPZ in Nottwil, the route finally passes under the railway line and continues on the other side following the railway. The route passes through the Caribbean Village, up into the village, past the church, the Notteler forest, and finally along the hillside towards Neuenkirch. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Art - Water sports - Wellness - Place of interest - Winery - Car Rental - Squash - Tours 32.85 km - bike tour 63.60 km - bike tour 38.40 km - bike tour Download GPX file - -