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Private cliff hike Bürgenstock from Lucerne

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Experience the Bürgenstock Cliff Trail on a private guided hike from Lucerne. Enjoy views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps while discovering history along the way.

CancellationFree up to 48 hours before
Duration8 h 30 min
LanguagesEnglish
Meeting pointBahnhofplatz Luzern, Zentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern (am Torbogen) oder Abholung an deinem Hotel in Luzern

Highlights

  • Hike the famous cliff trail at Bürgenstock
  • Enjoy views of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Alps
  • Discover the 14th-century Schnitzturm tower
  • Follow a wide, shaded mountain path along the cliffs
  • Learn about the region’s history, legends, and nature
  • Visit the spot where Audrey Hepburn celebrated her wedding

Description

This private guided hike takes you along the Bürgenstock cliff trail above Lake Lucerne. You’ll follow an easy, wide, and shaded mountain path along the rocks, where you’ll enjoy views of the lake, green hills, and the Alps.

Along the way, you'll learn about the region’s history, local legends, and notable periods around Lucerne. The trail also leads you to the Schnitzturm, a tower from the 14th century. Additionally, you’ll discover a spot associated with Audrey Hepburn.

During the tour, you’ll take a break for a light lunch. If the weather’s nice, there’s a small picnic with grilled food out in nature. If not, you’ll stop at a local restaurant serving Swiss cuisine.

After the hike, the route takes you on a historic funicular down to Kehrsiten. From there, you’ll return by boat to Lucerne. This tour combines hiking, the lake, history, and a scenic return across Lake Lucerne.

Practical Information

  • If your hotel in Lucerne is roughly within a 1 km radius of the meeting point, you will be picked up and dropped off there (by arrangement).

Inclusions

  • Included:

    Guided day hike

  • Included:

    Light lunch

  • Included:

    English-speaking guide

  • Included:

    Transport by train, local bus, funicular, and boat

  • Not included:

    Other catering

Meeting point

Bahnhofplatz Luzern, Zentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern (am Torbogen) oder Abholung an deinem Hotel in Luzern

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Important information

  • Dress: good shoes and clothes suitable for the weather

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