- 3:30 h
- 10.34 km
- 433 m
- 434 m
- 1 m
- Start: Weggis
- Destination: Küssnacht
Paddle along the shore heading west. The ferry station Weggis follows immediately. Beware of scheduled ships.
1.0 km:
The yellow buoys mark a no-go zone near the swimming pool (swimming area). Be sure to paddle outside the yellow buoys.
2.0 km:
Resting opportunity at the Rachmaninov quay a little before the ferry station Hertenstein, with toilet facilities. Exit is only possible via stone blocks.
2.5 km:
Caution scheduled ships at the ferry station Hertenstein.
3.5 km:
Exit opportunity via a launching ramp to the bay of Hertenstein. The following 800 meters of shoreline is private property. Afterwards comes a long forested shoreline zone with scattered small gravel spots.
6.0 km:
Here is the beautiful resting place Röhrli with a barbecue site of the "Schweizer Familie". No toilets available. Further along the shore, there are scattered small places to rest.
7.0 km:
At the village of Greppen, the yellow buoys mark a no-go zone near the swimming pool (swimming area). Paddle outside the buoys. Then follows a boat harbor. Watch out for entering and leaving ships here.
7.5 km:
Caution scheduled ships at the ferry station Greppen.
from 8.0 km:
Between Greppen and Küssnacht there are various reed areas. Please keep your distance from these valuable nature zones.
9.5 km:
At the entrance to Küssnacht, there is another swimming pool and the swimming area is marked with yellow buoys. Also, paddle outside these buoys.
10.5 km:
The exit is located south of the ferry station of Küssnacht, directly in front of the church.
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Author
Reto Wyss (Kanuwelt Buochs)
Organization
Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
Safety guidelines
Weather
You should pay attention to the weather developments throughout the entire route. The rain radar from MeteoSwiss is particularly helpful. In uncertain weather conditions, prefer shorter routes with various landing points. Adapt your clothing to the weather (sun, rain, and cold protection).
Water, Wind, and Waves
Lake Lucerne is, like any other lake, subject to constantly changing conditions. For canoe tours, water temperature, wind, and waves are crucial. Tours should only be undertaken by experienced paddlers in cold water (below 15° Celsius). In case of strong wind and/or waves, stay near the shore or disembark if necessary and wait at the shore for the wind and waves to subside. 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) warns of gusts over 60 km/h.
Safety
Besides natural hazards like wind and waves, other water users on the lake must be observed. Scheduled ships and professional fishermen, as well as sailboats and swimmers, always have right of way over canoeists. Keep your distance from all other (motor) boats and make eye contact when crossing paths.
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