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The best running trails around Lucerne

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Running around Lucerne is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Lucerne—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

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1. Swiss Trailrun Pilatus - Up Lucerne's local mountain

9.18km

01:45

890m

10m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lake Lucerne Promenade – Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne loop from Luzern Verkehrshaus

23.0km

02:24

150m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Trailrun Brienzergrat - circular tour in the Bernese Pre-Alps

21.0km

04:04

1,060m

1,370m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4. Suhre River – Mariazell Chapel loop from Sursee

21.9km

02:16

70m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Surseer Triechter – Luzernertor, Sempach loop from Sempach

20.2km

02:06

120m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Lidowiese – Lake Lucerne Promenade loop from Schlössli

15.9km

01:40

100m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Lake Lucerne Promenade – Lake Lucerne Lakeside Pathway loop from Luzern

12.9km

01:21

110m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Rotsee Lido – At Rotsee loop from Emmen-Dorf

10.4km

01:07

100m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Lake Lucerne Lakeside Pathway – Lidowiese loop from Dreilinden

5.27km

00:32

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of the Lake loop from Luzern

11.6km

01:13

120m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Lucerne

1. Swiss Trailrun Pilatus - Up Lucerne's local mountain

2. Lake Lucerne Promenade – Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne loop from Luzern Verkehrshaus

3. Trailrun Brienzergrat - circular tour in the Bernese Pre-Alps

4. Suhre River – Mariazell Chapel loop from Sursee

5. Surseer Triechter – Luzernertor, Sempach loop from Sempach

6. Lidowiese – Lake Lucerne Promenade loop from Schlössli

7. Lake Lucerne Promenade – Lake Lucerne Lakeside Pathway loop from Luzern

8. Rotsee Lido – At Rotsee loop from Emmen-Dorf

9. Lake Lucerne Lakeside Pathway – Lidowiese loop from Dreilinden

10. View of the Lake loop from Luzern

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