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The Top 20 Lakes in Zentralschweiz

Looking to visit the best lakes in Zentralschweiz? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Zentralschweiz’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 11, 2025

View of Lake Lucerne from Rigi

The highest peak of the Rigi is Rigi Kulm (1,797 meters). You can climb up via various hiking trails, all of which are very beautiful, or take the Arth-Rigi railway. …

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Fronalpstock Summit and Mountain Station

Great view of the Rigi chain and Lake Lucerne.

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View of Lake Uri (Urnersee)

The blue tones of the lake are different when the weather is nice. if you look at the lake from up here.

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Melchsee-Frutt

Hiking, fishing, skiing, just enjoying the view and the beauty of the mountains. Everything is possible on the shore of this dream lake.

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Trübsee

Trübsee
The Trübsee, also Trüebsee, is a mountain lake above Engelberg, which is located in the municipality of Wolfenschiessen in the canton of Nidwalden. It is located at an altitude …

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Tannensee

The Tannensee is a true gem. Depending on the weather, you get a wild highland feeling or a liberating bathing feeling in a Swiss mountain lake. A little less touristy than the Melchsee.

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Hirsgarten Park

Villette Park owes its existence to the Zurich banker's son Heinrich Schultheiss-von-Meiss, who, as a member of the board of directors and major shareholder of the NOB (Swiss Norostbahn), was …

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Barefoot Trail at Härzlisee

Unique view! Simply a place to feel good.

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Southwest Shore of Lake Ägeri

There are a lot of people walking here on Sundays and public holidays. Save your nerves and plan the tour for a working day.

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Lake Zug Waterfront

Magnificent Mediterranean mountain panorama!

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The Top 20 Lakes in Zentralschweiz

View of Lake Lucerne from Rigi

Fronalpstock Summit and Mountain Station

View of Lake Uri (Urnersee)

Melchsee-Frutt

Trübsee

Tannensee

Hirsgarten Park

Barefoot Trail at Härzlisee

Southwest Shore of Lake Ägeri

Lake Zug Waterfront

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