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Hinterbergen landslide

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Hinterbergen landslide

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  • Location: Vitznau, Lucerne, Switzerland

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    May 17, 2026

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    beautiful landscape here, simply unique
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    October 12, 2025

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    On the alpine pasture above the village of Vitznau, heavy rain has caused the mountainside to move. For four months, excavators have been deployed in the Hinterbergen area to stabilize the landslide. A serious emergency: Up to 400,000 cubic meters of earth and debris have been dislodged. This is a mass comparable to the volume of Switzerland's tallest skyscraper, the Roche Tower in Basel.

    Drainage and dams are being constructed to prevent the landslide from liquefying and flowing into the village. Twenty people have been forced to temporarily leave their farms.
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    View of Lake Lucerne – Rigi Scheidegg Viewpoint loop from Vitznau

    7.73km

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 1,160 m

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    Location: Vitznau, Lucerne, Switzerland

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