Tell-Trail
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The new "Tell-Trail" leads in eight stages from Altdorf to the Brienzer Rothorn. On this long-distance hiking route, you hike over the "Big 6" of Central Swiss peaks (Stoos, Rigi, Pilatus, Stanserhorn, Titlis, and Brienzer Rothorn) past idyllic mountain lakes and through historic villages. The spectacular mountain panorama is a faithful hiking companion. The individual stages are also suitable as day trips with friends or family and can optionally be shortened by mountain railways and public transport (the Lucerne Travel Pass is the suitable ticket for this). And these mountain railways are impressive: Whether the steepest cog railway in the world, the oldest mountain railway in Europe, or the world's first revolving aerial cableway, the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne region is home to spectacular record-breaking railways.
Stage 3: Brunnen - Rigi Kaltbad - Lucerne
Stage 4: Lucerne - Pilatus - Stans
- 192:00 h
- 208.16 km
- 14,142 m
- 13,441 m
- 429 m
- 2,328 m
- 1,899 m
- Start: Tell Monument Altdorf
- Destination: Sörenberg, Post
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- Street (4%)Asphalt (13%)Trail (25%)Path (40%)Lift (17%)
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- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- The long-distance hiking trail starts at the Tell Monument in Altdorf and leads along the Via Suworow over the Chinzig Pass through the Wängi Valley to the Muota Valley. From there, the steepest funicular railway takes you to the car-free village of Stoos. The subsequent ridge hike from Klingenstock to Fronalpstock is a real gem. Over the Schwyz Heights, it goes down to Brunnen on Lake Lucerne. The third stage finally leads over the Gätterli Pass to Rigi Kaltbad. By cog railway to Vitznau and then you enjoy a relaxing boat trip to Lucerne. Here in the City of Lights, a rest day is planned. Those who want to continue hiking hike directly via Fräkmünt to the Lucerne local mountain Pilatus. After the descent with the world's steepest cog railway to Alpnachstad, the route leads to Stans, where a cable car takes you high up to Stanserhorn. The hike over the newly opened ridge trail to Grafenort and finally Engelberg is a highlight of the Tell-Trail. From Engelberg, you undertake the popular 4-lakes hike and extend the route to the geographic center of Switzerland: to the Älggialp. Over the Brünig Pass, you hike to Lake Lungern, where you take on the last stage to the summit of the Brienzer Rothorn. The Tell-Trail ends after the descent in the village of Sörenberg.
Equipment
- Good hiking boots
Additional information
With train/ferry/bus
- Distance = 207.3 km
- Ascents = 13,658 m
- Descents = 12,956 m Â
Without train/ferry/bus
- Distance = 156.3 km
- Ascents = 7,126 m
- Descents = 8,176 m
Author
Luzern Tourismus
Organization
Lucerne Tourisme
Safety guidelines
T3 demanding mountain hiking.
Good surefootedness
Average orientation skills
Basic alpine experience



































