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Lucerne
Hochdorf
Emmen

View from the Reuss bridge – Town hall footbridge loop from Emmenbrücke

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Switzerland
Lucerne
Hochdorf
Emmen

View from the Reuss bridge – Town hall footbridge loop from Emmenbrücke

Moderate

4.7

(9)

101

hikers

View from the Reuss bridge – Town hall footbridge loop from Emmenbrücke

02:10

8.48km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Train Station

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2.96 km

Musegg Wall and Towers

Highlight • Historical Site

The Museggmauer is the longest preserved section of city wall in Switzerland. It is 870 m long, approx. 9 m high and 1.5 m wide. Today, 9 out of 30 …

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3.47 km

View of the Reuss in Lucerne

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In spring and summer, the Reuss reflects the sunlight and the colours of the surrounding mountains – a true nature and city experience in one 🌞🏞️.

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3.75 km

The needle weir was built in 1859/60 according to a sophisticated design developed by Charles Poiree and is a unique sight. Even today, the water level in Lake Lucerne is regulated manually by removing or inserting the so-called needles.

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3.96 km

Jesuit Church, Lucerne

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The Lucerne Jesuit Church was built between 1666 and 1677 as the first large baroque church in Switzerland. The murals are by the brothers Giovanni Antonio and Giuseppe Antonio Torricelli. …

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4.08 km

Water tower Lucerne

Highlight • Monument

Near the left bank is the octagonal water tower, which was built around 1300, before the Chapel Bridge, and can be reached from it via a short cross-passage. The tower …

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4.18 km

Town hall footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

The beautiful Rathaussteg is one of the most important pedestrian connections across the Reuss in the Lucerne Old Town area. Great views of the banks and the city!

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4.28 km

Pfistern Guild House

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Beautiful facade, near train station

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8.48 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.54 km

1.90 km

1.31 km

625 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.42 km

2.17 km

521 m

133 m

115 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 20 June

34°C

16°C

26 %

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