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Heidegg Castle – View of Heidegg Castle loop from Ermensee

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Heidegg Castle – View of Heidegg Castle loop from Ermensee

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Heidegg Castle – View of Heidegg Castle loop from Ermensee

02:09

7.97km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.81 km

Heidegg Castle

Highlight • Castle

Very well-kept castle complex. Interesting visit with children. Wonderful view of the Baldegger lake.

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4.34 km

View of Heidegg Castle

Highlight • Castle

Near Lake Baldegger, high above Gelfingen in the Lucerne Lake Valley, sits one of the most important country residences of the Lucerne patrician: Heidegg Castle.

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5.76 km

Lake Baldegg

Highlight • Lake

4

5.92 km

View of Heidegg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

6.09 km

Hitzkirch Seematte Archaeological Site

Highlight • Historical Site

6

6.38 km

Megalithic tower in Richensee

Highlight • Monument

Somewhat hidden, behind the restaurant Löwen lies the castle ruins. Keep your eyes open!

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7.97 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

2.76 km

1.05 km

539 m

305 m

133 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

1.33 km

1.07 km

896 m

711 m

449 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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