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The Swiss Path

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Schwyzer Wanderwege

Rütli in Seelisberg am Urnersee
Photo: Outsideisfree, CC BY-SA, Wiege der Schweiz

To mark the 700th anniversary of the Swiss Confederacy in 1991, the cantons gifted Swiss citizens their own hiking trail: the Swiss Path. This 35-kilometre panoramic walk runs around the southern arm of Lake Lucerne, Lake Uri. It invites you to take a walk through history, discover unspoilt nature and spendtime in private reflection.

moderate

Distance 34.9 km

10:30 h

1,400 m

873 m

434 m

Author’s recommendation

You can combine different sections of the walk just as you like. Each section location is connected to another by boat, bus or train, making your walk into a pleasant outing.

Section 1: Seelisberg, Rütli – Bauen
Section 2: Bauen – Flüelen
Section 3: Flüelen – Sisikon
Section 4: Sisikon – Brunnen
Alternative: Bauen – Isenthal – Isleten

Author

Jonas Ulrich

Update: January 13, 2023

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

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Highest point

873 m

Lowest point

434 m

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Track types

Asphalt

12.3 km

Dirt road

0.1 km

Forested/wild trail

6.7 km

Path

9.9 km

Road

6 km

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Rest stops

Restaurant Rütlihaus
Restaurant Mattli Antoniushaus

Tips and hints

The Swiss Path was founded with a forward-looking vision: it is intended to represent an example of nature conservation, whilst remaining a simple place of encounter. To this day, its main features remain the mountains, the lake and the glorious views. www.weg-der-schweiz.ch

The Swiss Path leads you through the homeland of William Tell. En route, you will spot traces of the past and encounter mythical heroes. You can engage with different images of Switzerland and rediscover the country for yourself. www.wiegederschweiz.ch

Start

Seelisberg, Rütli (434 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'687'868E 1'202'796N

46.970419, 8.593340

DMS

46°58'13.5"N 8°35'36.0"E

UTM

32T 469066 5201957

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Destination

Brunnen

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all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Getting there

Parking

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'687'868E 1'202'796N

46.970419, 8.593340

DMS

46°58'13.5"N 8°35'36.0"E

UTM

32T 469066 5201957

w3w

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Kulturlandschaftsführer, Rund um den Vierwaldstättersee. Waldstätterweg & Weg der Schweiz. 2. Auflage.

ISBN 978-3-03818-334-1

Author’s map recommendations

Wanderkarte «Weg der Schweiz» 1:25 000 / Bundesamt für Landestopografie, Swisstopo.

ISBN 978-3-302-32599-6

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

34.9 km

Duration

10:30 h

Ascent

1,400 m

Descent

1,400 m

Highest point

873 m

Lowest point

434 m

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4 Stages

Hiking Trail

The Swiss Path – Section 1: Seelisberg, Rütli - Bauen

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1

Distance 9.4 km

Duration 3:00 h

Ascent 520 m

Descent 520 m

Snakes up through the forest to Seelisberg. Walkers are rewarded with a unique lake and mountain view. Historic paths lead past viewing platforms ...

from Jonas Ulrich, Schwyzer Wanderwege

Hiking Trail

The Swiss Path – Section 2: Bauen - Flüelen

recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 2

Distance 10.1 km

Duration 2:25 h

Ascent 90 m

Descent 90 m

Familyfriendly walk via splendid rock formations and along the lake to the Reuss delta nature reserve, with rest areas, playgrounds and the three ...

from Jonas Ulrich, Schwyzer Wanderwege

Hiking Trail

The Swiss Path – Section 3: Flüelen - Sisikon

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 3

Distance 7.2 km

Duration 2:15 h

Ascent 300 m

Descent 300 m

On the old road, gaze down the vertical cliff to Lake Uri. Gentle up and down to a glockenspiel and the Tell Chapel. From Tellsplatte, romantic ...

from Jonas Ulrich, Schwyzer Wanderwege

Hiking Trail

The Swiss Path – Section 4: Sisikon - Brunnen

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 4

Distance 8.3 km

Duration 2:40 h

Ascent 480 m

Descent 480 m

Steady climb through forest and open meadows to Morschach scenic plateau. The Rütli can be seen across the lake. Partly along former rack railway ...

from Jonas Ulrich, Schwyzer Wanderwege

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