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

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Switzerland
Lucerne

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

Hard

3.6

(5)

53

riders

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

02:21

33.4km

580m

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 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.9 km for 264 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.63 km

Holderechäppeli Junction

Highlight • Parking

Large parking lot, ideal starting point for MTB tours. There is also a fountain with fresh and cool water.

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2

6.12 km

Beautiful view of Lake Lucerne and Rigi

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3

6.45 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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8.29 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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5

15.1 km

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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6

15.8 km

View of the Nölliturm

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Caution! It's not worth driving too fast here. There's always a lot of traffic here!

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7

17.6 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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25.1 km

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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33.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.33 km

9.08 km

7.26 km

5.14 km

2.43 km

164 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

9.51 km

4.07 km

1.01 km

508 m

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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