Hallwilersee Lakeshore Path

Tip
21.52 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Great panorama
Hike
  • 5:00 h
  • 21.52 km
  • 41 m
  • 38 m
  • 449 m
  • 470 m
  • 21 m
  • Start: Mosen, train station
  • Destination: Mosen, train station

The approximately 5-hour circular route mostly runs directly along the almost unspoiled lakeshore. Regular boats operate between the lakeside villages, allowing the route to be shortened as desired.

Hallwilersee is not only a recreational paradise for us humans. The almost undeveloped shoreline provides habitat for a large number of plant and animal species. Over 150 bird species alone have been recorded in the Boniswilerried. Therefore, the lake with its surrounding wet and marsh areas is part of the "Federal Inventory of Landscapes and Natural Monuments of National Importance." On the approximately 5-hour circuit, you will encounter not only pristine nature. In Beinwil or Meisterschwanden, for example, many water sports options are available. And at the northern end of the lake, impressive cultural treasures await you. Plan a few hours for a visit to Hallwyl Water Castle with its atmospheric castle courtyard and exciting exhibition. Also, at the northern end of the lake, you will find a prehistoric site with a reconstructed pile dwelling. Since 2011, the site has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage of prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps. Continue along beautiful vineyards and magnificent alpine scenery on the horizon. And whenever you feel the need to rest, you will come across a nice fire pit, a cozy outdoor pool, or a charming place by the water.

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Waypoints

Start
Mosen, train station
CC0 | Michel Jaussi, Aargau Tourismus
Hallwyl moated castle on Lake Hallwil
castle
Destination
Mosen, train station

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Mosen - Beinwil a. S. - Birrwil - Alliswil - Boniswil - Hallwyl Castle - Tennwil - Meisterschwanden - Aesch LU - Mosen

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Directions & Parking facilities

Paid parking at Camping Seeblick in Mosen, Hallwyl Castle in Seengen, Brestenberg in Seengen, or Meisterschwanden

Mosen and Boniswil train stations

Bus stops Seengen, Hallwyl Castle or Meisterschwanden, Delphinweg

Additional information

Seetal Tourism
Niederlenzerstrasse 25
5600 Lenzburg
+41 (0)41 920 45 29
[email protected] 
www.seetaltourismus.ch

Author

Seetal Tourismus

Organization

Seetal Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

  • The lake circular route can be shortened with a boat trip. Further information about the timetable of the Hallwilersee AG shipping company at www.schifffahrt-hallwilersee.ch
  • The numerous restaurants directly on the lake circular route invite you to enjoy and linger.

Map

Topographic map 1:25,000 (Federal Office of Topography swisstopo) sheet Hitzkirch

Hiking map 1:50,000 (Federal Office of Topography swisstopo) sheet Zurich

Nearby

Contact

Hallwilersee Lakeshore Path
6295 Mosen