Weg der Schweiz – Stage 3: Flüelen

2:15 h
7.21 km
153 m
137 m
434 m
533 m
99 m
Start: Flüelen
Destination: Sisikon

On the old Axen road, the eye glides down the vertical rock face to Lake Uri. Slight ups and downs until the Tell Chapel. From Tellsplatte, a romantic path along Lake Uri.

Starting from the boat, train, and bus station Flüelen, the hike begins leisurely along the lakeside promenade. Soon follows a fairly steep ascent over artistically made stairs to the old Axen road. Directly above the rock, you walk with a magnificent view of the lake and mountains on the route of the first north-south road at Lake Uri. After forested areas with a southern character, you reach the largest carillon in Switzerland.

80 stone steps lead you downhill to the Tell Chapel by the lake and to the boat station. Over the elegant wooden jetty, the path continues along Lake Uri. The path now goes with ups and downs. It was actually built as the “Federal Councillor Hürlimann” path in 1983. On the north side of the small tunnel at Axen road, a large painted Uristier greets you on the wall. A staircase path finally takes you to the village Sisikon to the train and boat station.

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Directions

Flüelen – Tellsplatte – Sisikon

Tour information

Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Tour with Dog

Equipment

Hiking shoes with a good profile or trekking shoes, rain jacket, drink, food, possibly poles.

Directions & Parking facilities

The motorway from Lucerne leads via the Flüelen exit to Flüelen. Follow the right lane towards Flüelen station.

The motorway from Zurich leads via Axen road to Flüelen. At the roundabout after the Flüelen bypass tunnel, take the second exit towards Seedorf, Attinghausen. At the second roundabout, follow signs to Flüelen station.

Parking Flüelen station – Bahnhofstrasse 1 – 6454 Flüelen

P+Rail Flüelen – Bahnhofstrasse 3 – 6454 Flüelen

Train and bus. Most visitors travel to Flüelen by train. From Zurich and Lucerne, trains run hourly and half-hourly. Also from Ticino. www.sbb.ch

Alternatively, the Tellbus runs from Lucerne station via Lucerne Eichhof and Flüelen Eggberge valley station to Altdorf, Tell monument. From the Flüelen Eggberge valley station stop, it is about a 15-minute walk to Flüelen station. However, there are also bus connections from Flüelen Eggberge valley station or Altdorf Tell monument to Flüelen station. www.aagu.ch

In addition, the post bus runs from Monday to Friday from Stans station with few stops to Altdorf Tell monument (Winkelried bus) and on weekends from Stans station via Buochs post to Flüelen station (Gotthard Riviera Express). www.aagu.ch

Boat. The boat trip from Brunnen to Flüelen takes around 45 minutes. Boats operate regularly. Those who wish for a longer boat trip can board the boat as early as Lucerne. Exact departure times and information on round trips can be found here: www.lakelucerne.ch

Additional information

The segment from the Tellsplatte boat station to the Tell Chapel can be accessed with a stroller.

The Weg der Schweiz is based on a far-sighted vision: It shall be an example of gentle handling of nature and remain a modest place of encounter. The mountains, the lake, and the magnificent views have been its defining elements to this day.

All about the Weg der Schweiz can be found at www.wegderschweiz.ch

On the Weg der Schweiz, you hike through Wilhelm Tell’s homeland. Along the way, you encounter witnesses of history and meet hero myths. You can engage with various images of Switzerland and rediscover your own image of Switzerland.

All about the experience region “Cradle of Switzerland” can be found at www.wiegederschweiz.ch

Literature

Cultural landscape guide, around Lake Lucerne. Waldstätterweg & Weg der Schweiz. 2nd edition.

ISBN 978-3-03818-334-1

Author

Jonas Ulrich

Organization

Schwyzer Wanderwege

Website

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