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The Top 12 Mountain Passes around Lucerne

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Lucerne and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Hilferen Pass

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The Hilferenpass is rather unknown, but that doesn't matter. It is presumably because you cannot go there with motorized vehicles. With the bike, however, it is silent and enjoyable. At …

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Staffelhöhe

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This is where the cantonal border between Lucerne and Schwyz lies. Originally, the Vitznau Rigi Railway was only allowed to run as far as Staffelhöhe. For a long time, it …

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Lättgässli Pass

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The approach on the ridge path to the Brienzer Rothorn 🤩🤩 is a dream

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Michaelskreuz Pass Summit

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The Michaelskreuz is also known as the Alp d'Huez of central Switzerland so a must for every cyclist.

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Rengg Pass

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Nice little climb that is a good alternative to the busy road in the valley.
At the top of the pass there is a small restaurant where you can get something to eat.

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Trockenmattsattel

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Once the drying mat saddle is reached, it goes down. Either to Stäfalialp or back towards Eigenthal. For the insatiable, there is the Mösere a little further up, which is …

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Hilferen Pass... wooden plank path across the moorland

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Cool little connecting trail on the Hilfernpass

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Chrutere

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Here at Chrutere at an altitude of 2073 m, the path runs along the mountain ridge a little lower on the north side, or along the steep slopes below the …

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Schrattenflue Pass Road

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You drive up tar and the pass is grass! Cool surprise, really great 👌👍

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View of Schrattenflue and Hohgant

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The road is not that attractive or pleasant for hiking, but the views to the west of the cliffs and mountain range of the Schrattenflue and to the southwest of …

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The Top 12 Mountain Passes around Lucerne

Hilferen Pass

Staffelhöhe

Lättgässli Pass

Michaelskreuz Pass Summit

Rengg Pass

Trockenmattsattel

Hilferen Pass... wooden plank path across the moorland

Chrutere

Schrattenflue Pass Road

View of Schrattenflue and Hohgant

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