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5 Best Lucerne Hikes

The trails worth the early start.

The 5 lucerne hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.

5 Best Lucerne Hikes

Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise - The ride combo that makes Mt Pilatus feel like three different mountains
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Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

1.Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

Panoramic gondola and Dragon Ride to Mt Pilatus, world’s steepest cogwheel descent, then a Lake Lucerne boat cruise from Lucerne.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“The tour is amazing but if anyone has some mobility issues, check details carefully. There are a lot of stairs for the cogwheel and a very brisk walk to catch the boat ride at the end. We nearly missed the boat due to one in our party using a can and not able to walk…”

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Full-Day Hiking Swiss Alps and Lake swim with Pick-up - Göscheneralpsee trail in summer, snowshoes in winter
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Full-Day Hiking Swiss Alps and Lake swim with Pick-up

2.Full-Day Hiking Swiss Alps and Lake swim with Pick-up

A small-group Swiss Alps hike from Lucerne, then Lake Lucerne swim if weather cooperates, with guide-led pace and included lunch.

★ 5.0

“lt was a beautiful time with very beautiful sights. Our tour guide, Robbie was very kind and gave us the option on what we wanted to do. Took us to this beautiful glacier and lake afterwards. I would definitely come back and hike with them again”

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Heart of the Alps Private Hiking Tour from Lucerne - The 7:45am start in Lucerne (and why it’s worth it)
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Heart of the Alps Private Hiking Tour from Lucerne

3.Heart of the Alps Private Hiking Tour from Lucerne

Private hike from Lucerne to Engelberg with train and cable car, Mt Titlis views, circular valleys, Staefeli lunch, back by 5pm.

★ 5.0

“This was absolutely one of our favorite tours we’ve ever done! Livia was an EXCELLENT hiking guide! She made it her goal to ask us questions to get to know us and make the hike personalized for us! We took the longer route and it was absolutely beautiful and such a fulfilling & relaxing day!…”

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Peak to Peak Private Hiking Tour from Lucerne - Stoos by historic funicular, then a chairlift to Klingenstock
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Peak to Peak Private Hiking Tour from Lucerne

4.Peak to Peak Private Hiking Tour from Lucerne

Private alpine ridge hike from Lucerne with a funicular, chairlift, 360° views, and a bring-your-own picnic on the way.

★ 5.0

“Such a great hike , amazing views and great company . My guide Livia , was so experience , and always helped me with all I need and information for the place , we had so much fun !!!!”

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Private Guided Hike on Mt. Rigi with Farm Visit and BBQ - Farm visit: Switzerland at work, not just at sight
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Private Guided Hike on Mt. Rigi with Farm Visit and BBQ

5.Private Guided Hike on Mt. Rigi with Farm Visit and BBQ

Private guided hike on Mt. Rigi with farm visit, grill lunch and BBQ, plus ferry return to Lucerne. English guide, pickup.

★ 5.0

“We like seeing hidden gems when on vacation and this was definitely one. We loved getting to hike on some lesser traveled pass and get up close and personal to the roaming cows. Having Mark do a bbq in one of the outposts was a wonderful and unique experience. Taking the ferry back was an…”

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