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title: "Winter hiking on Lake Sempach"
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description: "From Sursee railroad station, the trail follows the signposted route and first leads through the old town of Sursee before reaching the shores of Lake Sempach. In winter, the landscape takes on a tranquil hue; the lake glistens and water birds can often be spotted in the reed beds. The hiking trail is flat and easy to walk on paths and small roads, always with an unobstructed view of the lake and the surrounding hills. After crossing Nottwil, the route continues along the water in the direction of Sempach. The hiking trail ends at Sempach railroad station. If you prefer, you can also go directly to the small town of Sempach, where you can shop, stroll through the old town and enjoy the panorama from the shore. The Swiss Ornithological Institute is also worth a visit, especially for nature lovers!"
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Winter hiking on Lake Sempach
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- 13.32 km long
- Difficulty: difficult
- Condition: very difficult
- Great panorama
- Winter hiking

A relaxed winter hike along the southern shore of Lake Sempach with beautiful views and small natural highlights.

From Sursee railroad station, the trail follows the signposted route and first leads through the old town of Sursee before reaching the shores of Lake Sempach. In winter, the landscape takes on a tranquil hue; the lake glistens and water birds can often be spotted in the reed beds. The hiking trail is flat and easy to walk on paths and small roads, always with an unobstructed view of the lake and the surrounding hills.

After crossing Nottwil, the route continues along the water in the direction of Sempach. The hiking trail ends at Sempach railroad station.

If you prefer, you can also go directly to the small town of Sempach, where you can shop, stroll through the old town and enjoy the panorama from the shore. The Swiss Ornithological Institute is also worth a visit, especially for nature lovers!

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- 2:30 h
- 13.32 km
- 34 m
- 22 m
- 503 m
- 520 m
- 17 m
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- Start: Sursee station
- Destination: Sempach railroad station

Waypoints
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Start

Start

Sursee station

- Museum

- Event location

Destination

Destination

Sempach railroad station

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Pavements

Street (6%)

Asphalt (43%)

Gravel (35%)

Trail (3%)

Path (13%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Start at Sursee station, through the old town to the shore, then along the southern shore of Lake Sempach via Nottwil to Sempach station, optional detour to Sempach town.

Return to the starting point by train.

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Tour information

- Culturally interesting
- Nature highlight
- Refreshment stop
- Tour with dog

Equipment

Sturdy and comfortable shoes, clothing suitable for the weather

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Parking**Parking available at the starting point.

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**Public transportation**The tour starts and ends at the station.

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Organization

BLACKROLL

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The Swiss Ornithological Institute also offers an exciting insight into the world of birds in winter.

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