Hergiswald Pilgrimage Church – Old Hergiswald Bridge loop from Schwarzenberg

Switzerland

Lucerne

Hergiswald Pilgrimage Church – Old Hergiswald Bridge loop from Schwarzenberg

Hard

3.8

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riders

Hergiswald Pilgrimage Church – Old Hergiswald Bridge loop from Schwarzenberg

02:18

33.5km

580m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.9 km for 264 m

After 15.4 km for 136 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.63 km

Holderechäppeli Junction

Highlight • Parking

Large parking lot, ideal starting point for MTB tours. There is also a fountain with fresh and cool water.

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6.12 km

Hergiswald Pilgrimage Church and View of Lake Lucerne and Mount Rigi

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful view of Lake Lucerne and Rigi

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6.45 km

Hergiswald Pilgrimage Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Here a small detour would be appropriate to the pilgrimage church Hergiswald, which was supplemented in 2019 by a new inn. The wooden construction was designed by Gion A. Caminada. hergiswald.ch

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8.29 km

The old Hergiswald Bridge dates back to 1791 and is a listed building. Since a new bridge for car traffic was built in parallel in 2012, the old bridge has been restored and the original trusses have been reinstalled.

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15.4 km

Spreuer Bridge (Spreuerbrücke), Lucerne

Highlight • Bridge

The Chaff Bridge was completed in 1408 as part of the city fortifications. Between 1626 and 1635 Kaspar Meglinger added 67 panels depicting a dance of death cycle.

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15.9 km

View of the Nölliturm

Highlight • Monument

Caution! It's not worth driving too fast here. There's always a lot of traffic here!

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17.8 km

Reuss bank

Highlight • River

Besides the main road and the railway tracks, there is a pleasantly flat path directly on the banks of the Reuss. Perfect for walking from the city to Emmen (or vice versa).

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25.3 km

Renaturation of the Kleine Emme

Highlight • River

After the major flood in 2005, extensive efforts were initiated to renaturalize the banks of the Kleine Emme while simultaneously expanding flood protection measures.

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