The Highest Outdoor Lift In Europe Gives Spectacular Views Of The Lake & The Alps
This tour will satisfy many goals, A drive through the countryside, spectacular views, easy hikes & Swiss cuisine. After leaving the highway we will use narrow, twisty country roads as we climb the mountain. As we climb ever higher the views increase. After arriving at the Bürgenstock Hotel & Resort we have a short and easy 25-minute hike along the cliffs of Bürgenstock looking out over Lake Lucerne, followed by a quick ascent of 152 meters (500 feet) on the Hammetschwand Lift to the top of the mountain. (See Photo Gallery)
We can enjoy lunch here at the Bergrestaurant, or we can bring a lunch, and enjoy the views of Lake Lucerne on one side and the Alps on the other side.
We will have the option of either taking the lift back down and retracing our steps or walking down the other side of the mountain with views of the Alps, walking past grazing cows, with the sounds of cowbells serenading us throughout the valley. If the group wants to split up here it isn’t a problem, both paths lead back to the car.
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- Optional hike back down on the other side of the mountain.
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- Optional hike back down – We sometimes have trail obstructions. 🙂
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- Views from the hiking path walking to the Lift
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- Views from the hiking path walking to the Lift
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- Views from the hiking path walking to the Lift
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- Picture of the Hotel – The part protruding out has a glass floor looking down on Lake Lucerne. It’s worth a quick visit.
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- Church at the beginning of our hike
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- Views from the top looking over the other side of the mountain
ITINERARY
After picking you up at your hotel we will take a 40 minute drive to the trailhead.
A gorgeous 25-minute hike to the highest Lift in Europe.
155-meter ascent via the Lift.
Lunch with a 360-degree panoramic view of Lake Lucerne and the Alps.
Optional hike back down the other side of the mountain or retracing our steps back to the car.
Drive back to Lucerne. If we have time we can stop in Stansstad to view the Schnitzturm (A lake fortification built in the 14th Century).
MORE INFORMATION
Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building
End Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building
Duration: 5 hours
Transportation: Private Car
What’s Included: My time and services as your tour guide and transportation in my personal vehicle.
Estimated Local Cash Needed: 45 CHF – Elevator = 13 CHF
Lunch = 20 – 30 CHF
What’s Extra: Elevator fee (13 CHF), lunch, souvenirs and any personal items you may want to purchase
Restrictions: My car is a 5 person car. It comfortably seats 3 adult passengers (1 in front & 2 in back). A 4th passenger can be added if you are willing to sit 3 people in the back. For larger groups I have access to a larger vehicles. Please contact me for a quote.
Kid Friendly: Yes
Handicap Friendly: No.
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