Experience the beauty of Central Switzerland by bike from Lucerne around Lake Lucerne.
The Lucerne and surroundings cycle map takes you on various routes, the national and regional Veloland routes, the Herzroute / Herzschlaufe and the mountain bike route through the whole of Central Switzerland. This offer is very suitable for individuals, couples and families.
Adventure bike tour through Central Switzerland
Historical route from Lucerne to Altdorf
Historic villages, monuments and highlights characterize the cycle tour from Lucerne to Altdorf. No region in Switzerland is more influenced by the history of the old Confederates. Lucerne, Stans and Altdorf bear witness to this.
All the historical highlights are surrounded by a fantastic landscape, mountains and lakes. With the exception of the stretch from Stansstad to Buochs, Lake Lucerne is in sight throughout the entire cycle tour. Beautiful picnic spots and cozy garden restaurants invite you to linger.
It is advisable to bypass the busy Axenstrasse with an attractive boat trip from Brunnen to Flüelen.
Route description
- Start: From Lucerne railroad station, turn right and then follow Cycling in Switzerland Route 3 towards Altdorf.
- Km 15.5: In Stansstad, follow routes 3 and 4 in the direction of Altdorf.
- Km 19.6: In Stans, continue on routes 3 and 4.
- Km 28.0: Take the ferry from Beckenried to Gersau (half-fare and GA travelcard not valid).
- 28.0 km: In Gersau, follow routes 3 and 4.
- Km 37.0: In Brunner, continue to follow routes 3 and 4. Caution: the Axenstrasse is very busy. Alternatively, you can take the boat from Brunnen to Flüelen.
- Km 49.0: In Flüelen cycle in the direction of Altdorf.
- Km 52.4: In Altdorf, follow the cycle sign towards the station. To visit the old town, turn left here.
- Km 53.0: Regular trains run from Altdorf station via Schwyz back to Lucerne.
The cycle tour from Lucerne to Altdorf is part of the North-South Route of Cycling in Switzerland.
Further routes under: http://www.velotouren.ch