Krienseregg - Holderchäppeli

Tip
5.81 km long
Difficulty: easy
Great panorama
Hike
  • 1:40 h
  • 5.81 km
  • 144 m
  • 230 m
  • 935 m
  • 1,041 m
  • 106 m
  • Start: Krienseregg
  • Destination: Krienseregg
Medium length, family friendly hike near Lucerne from Krienseregg through Stösswald to Holderchäppeli with views of Lake Lucerne.

The hike begins at the Krienseregg middle station at 1,026 metres. The route first leads over the Rotbach stream and past the Ricketsschwändi, before a short climb to the Gibelegg mountain lodge. The trail then descends to Dorschnei. After crossing the Renggbach stream, turn off the Stössstrasse towards Rosshütte (954 m). In Stösswald, you reach the highest point of the tour at 1,040 metres. The route then continues along a road at the edge of the forest, past Alp Schilt and Neualp, to the Holderchäppeli post stop at 935 metres.

Waypoints

Start
Krienseregg
Destination
Krienseregg

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

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

Directions & Parking facilities

Take the A2 motorway to the Lucerne-Kriens exit, then follow Route 2a to Apotheke Spani, turn left there and continue to the valley station of the Kriens Panorama Gondola Lift.
At the valley station of the Kriens panoramic gondola lift
Take the SBB to Kriens, Mattenhof station and then the bus to the Pilatus railways.

Author

Luzern Tourismus

Organization

Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Extend the hike to Hergiswald, visit the pilgrimage church and stop at the Hergiswald mountain restaurant.

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