- 4:30 h
- 12.41 km
- 1 m
- 1 m
- 432 m
- 434 m
- 2 m
- Start: Küssnacht
- Destination: Lucerne
Travel along the western shore towards Lucerne. The Küssnacht ship station is directly at the start. Beware of scheduled ships.
From 1.0 km:
Between Küssnacht and Merlischachen there are various reed areas. Please keep distance from these valuable natural zones.
3.5 km:
At the end of the village Merlischachen there is a campsite directly on the lake, with a bathing area.
4.5 km:
At the northern end of the sailing harbor, at the entrance to Meggen, there is a rest area including barbecue facilities.
5.5 km:
Surrounded by villas lies the bathing area Seeacher, with toilet facilities. Access is via stairs.
6.0 km:
Beware of scheduled ships at the Meggen ship station. After the ship station, the swimming pool follows. The swimming area is marked with yellow buoys. Please paddle strictly outside these buoys.
9.0 km:
At Meggenhorn (Jesus statue) there is a beautiful bathing area. Alternatively, the lake can be crossed here. We recommend the lake crossing only under good weather conditions, that means little wind and waves. Please observe ship traffic.
The Lucerne bay is heavily trafficked. Therefore, it is advisable to paddle close to the shore and not to the end of the lake. From the pier, paddling is forbidden.
11.0 km:
Behind the Lido in Lucerne is a campsite. To reach the campsite, we recommend disembarking at Churchill-Quai (yacht harbor). Parking spaces are available.
Then you will reach the Lido. The swimming area is marked with yellow buoys. Please paddle strictly outside these buoys. We only recommend the lake crossing to the Tribschen landing stage under good weather conditions, with little wind and waves. Observe ship traffic.
12.0 km:
Beware of the entry and exit of ships at the ship harbor.
12.5 km:
Disembarking takes place outside the sailing harbor Tribschenhorn via the stairs.
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Author
Reto Wyss (Kanuwelt Buochs)
Organization
Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
Safety guidelines
Weather
The weather development over the entire route should be observed. The rain radar of MeteoSwiss is particularly helpful. In case of uncertain weather, paddle a shorter distance with various landing spots. Adapt clothing to the weather (sun, rain, and cold protection).
Water, wind and waves
Lake Lucerne is, like any other lake, constantly subject to changing conditions. For canoe trips, water temperature, wind and waves are decisive. A tour should only be undertaken by experienced canoeists in cold water (below 15° Celsius). Stay close to the shore in strong wind and/or waves or land if necessary and wait for the wind and waves to subside by the shore. Storm warning: there are two levels, the strong wind warning (40 flashes per minute) indicates the danger of gusts up to 60 km/h and the storm warning (90 flashes per minute) for gusts above 60 km/h.
Safety
In addition to natural dangers like wind and waves, other traffic participants on the lake must be observed. Scheduled ships and professional fishermen, as well as sailboats and swimmers, always have the right of way over canoeists. Keep distance from all other (motor) boats and make eye contact when crossing.
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