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View from the Reuss bridge – Old Hergiswald Bridge loop from Luzern

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Switzerland

Lucerne

View from the Reuss bridge – Old Hergiswald Bridge loop from Luzern

Hard

3.6

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View from the Reuss bridge – Old Hergiswald Bridge loop from Luzern

02:29

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: March 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 835 m for 177 m

After 10.8 km for 115 m

After 32.8 km for 264 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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576 m

Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) and the Water Tower, Lucerne

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Unique city. Many shops and cafes

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933 m

View of the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne

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Here you are never alone

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1.39 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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1.60 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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3.87 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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13.4 km

Renaturation of the Kleine Emme

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After the major flood in 2005, extensive efforts were initiated to renaturalize the banks of the Kleine Emme while simultaneously expanding flood protection measures.

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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

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

9.26 km

8.39 km

4.94 km

1.89 km

599 m

Surfaces

23.8 km

8.25 km

2.63 km

1.18 km

669 m

598 m

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 26 May

31°C

17°C

22 %

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View from the Reuss bridge – Old Hergiswald Bridge loop from Luzern

Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) and the Water Tower, Lucerne

View of the Chapel Bridge in Lucerne

View of the Chapel Bridge, Lucerne

Reuss bridge with a view of the Nadelwehr

Reuss bank

Renaturation of the Kleine Emme

Hergiswald Pilgrimage Church

Old Hergiswald Bridge

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