View of the Chapel Bridge, Lucerne – Hergiswald Pilgrimage Church loop from Luzern

Switzerland

Lucerne

View of the Chapel Bridge, Lucerne – Hergiswald Pilgrimage Church loop from Luzern

Hard

3.9

(16)

112

riders

View of the Chapel Bridge, Lucerne – Hergiswald Pilgrimage Church loop from Luzern

02:30

37.1km

630m

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: September 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 707 m for 168 m

After 1.67 km for 107 m

After 10.8 km for 115 m

After 32.8 km for 264 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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479 m

View of Lake Lucerne

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Dream panorama with lake and mountains.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luzern?wprov=sfla1

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View of the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne

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Here you are never alone

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1.26 km

View of the Chapel Bridge, Lucerne

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The Baroque Jesuit Church is right next to the Reuss.
It is open daily:
MON & THURS 9.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun 6.30 a.m. …

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1.45 km

Reuss bridge with a view of the Nadelwehr

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The needle weir was built in 1859/60 according to a sophisticated design developed by Charles Poiree and is a unique sight. Even today, the water level in Lake Lucerne is regulated manually by removing or inserting the so-called needles.

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1.73 km

Spreuer Bridge (Spreuerbrücke), Lucerne

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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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3.89 km

Reuss bank

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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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28.4 km

Hergiswald Pilgrimage Church

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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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30.2 km

Old Hergiswald Bridge

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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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37.1 km

End point

Train Station

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