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Family-Friendly Hikes in Lucerne

The directory currently contains 413 quality-checked routes matching this guide in Lucerne. Their average mapped distance is 1.9 km and average recorded ascent is 31 m (102 ft); the longest route in the set is 5.8 km.

This subset represents 48% of the 863 quality-checked routes in Lucerne. Its average distance is 1.9 km, compared with 2.5 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 31 m (102 ft), versus 89 m (292 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.

Every route in this set has the kid-friendly field set to true. Age, experience and current terrain still need an individual assessment. Within this set, 413 routes (100%) are rated easy, 0 (0%) are rated hard or expert, and 2 (0%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.

Data refreshed September 2026

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

0.4 km

Mauensee - Mauensee (Ron/See)

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Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

0 m

Ängelberg - Berg

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

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Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.

Trails

Easy

Berg - Chätzigerhöchi

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
79 m
Typical duration
24 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Ängelberg - Berg

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.7 mi
Typical duration
15 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Burg - Liebergott

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.3 km
/ 0.8 mi
Typical duration
16 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Unter Chriesbaumen - Burg

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
30 m
Typical duration
18 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Inwil - Burg

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
7 m
Typical duration
15 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Schachen - Burg

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.9 mi
Typical duration
18 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Bus stop at Mauensee castle, canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Easy

Schloss Mauensee - Seewagen

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
3.4 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
12 m
Typical duration
43 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wald - Schlund

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.5 mi
Typical duration
11 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Geistlich Power Plant Weir over the Kleine Emme River, Wolhusen, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Easy

Wolhusen Spital - Burg

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
0.7 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
11 m
Typical duration
10 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Wanderwegweiser Flüss 738, Nottwil LU
Easy

Flüss - Etzenerlen

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
66 m
Typical duration
27 min
  • River
  • Waymarked route
Wanderwegweiser Flüss 738, Nottwil LU
Easy

Flüss - Mittelarig

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
18 m
Typical duration
23 min
  • River
  • Waymarked route
Village Church St. Luzia in Aesch LU.
Easy

Aesch - Mosen

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
2.5 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
168 m
Typical duration
46 min
  • Waymarked route
Kottwil im Kanton Luzern mit dem Chottelergütsch (640m)
Easy

Kottwil - Hinterberg

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.5 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
137 m
Typical duration
31 min
  • Waymarked route
Sandweid Road Bridge (Culvert) over the Lochbach River, Beromünster, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Easy

Neudorf - Herlisberg

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
87 m
Typical duration
1 hr 10 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Neuhus - Renzligen

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
3.2 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
202 m
Typical duration
58 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Schönentüel - Zell

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
2.5 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
19 m
Typical duration
33 min
  • Waymarked route
a foggy day ended in Adligenswil /Lucerne. But after sunset the fog disappeared slowly and mount Pilatus became visible. A great atmosphere
Easy

Adligenswil - Sonnmatt

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
32 m
Typical duration
27 min
  • Waymarked route
Kriens-Luzern-Bahn am 4. April 2004 auf der letzten Fahrt auf der Strecke Kupferhammer-Kriens bei der Spitzkehre Eichhof.
Easy

Amlehn - Kriens Hofmatt

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
112 m
Typical duration
31 min
  • Waymarked route
Haslirain Bridge over the Reusskanal, Buchrain, Canton Lucerne, Switzerland
Easy

Buchrain - Root

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
50 m
Typical duration
55 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Büel - Bürlimoos

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
56 m
Typical duration
38 min
  • Waymarked route
Knutwil von Büron aus gesehen.
Easy

Büron - Knutwil

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
3.5 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
28 m
Typical duration
46 min
  • Waymarked route
Seilbahn Schwändi - Oberlänggrat, Romoos LU, Schweiz
Easy

Chrummatt - Schwändi

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
25 m
Typical duration
17 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Erlen - Bühl

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
2.4 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
67 m
Typical duration
36 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Erlen - Emmenweid

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
58 m
Typical duration
23 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Ermensee - Hitzkirch

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Typical duration
24 min
  • Waymarked route
Road Bridge over the Lombach, Escholzmatt-Marbach, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Easy

Escholzmatt - Wiggen

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
3.5 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
6 m
Typical duration
45 min
  • Waymarked route
Wanderwegweiser Felmis 487, Horw LU
Easy

Felmis - Längacher

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
55 m
Typical duration
28 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Fuchsetanz und Lättloch

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
46 m
Typical duration
14 min
  • Waymarked route
Baum bei Geiss LU
Easy

Geiss - Bueche

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
2.5 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
69 m
Typical duration
37 min
  • Waymarked route
Sagiacher Road Bridge over the Enziwigger River, Hergiswil bei Willisau, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Easy

Hergiswil - Hübeli

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
38 m
Typical duration
39 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Ibikon - Honau

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
6 m
Typical duration
35 min
  • Waymarked route
Wanderwegweiser Dorni 500, Horw LU
Easy

Kastanienbaum - Dorni

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
94 m
Typical duration
1 hr 2 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kleinwangen - Ibenmoos

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
9 m
Typical duration
24 min
  • Waymarked route
Bus stop at Mauensee castle, canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Easy

Kottwil - Mauensee

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
48 m
Typical duration
28 min
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Berg - ChätzigerhöchiLucerne1.4 km79 m24 minEasyApril to October
Ängelberg - BergLucerne1.2 km0 m15 minEasyApril to October
Mauensee - Mauensee (Ron/See)Lucerne0.4 km18 m7 minEasyApril to October
Burg - LiebergottLucerne1.3 km0 m16 minEasyApril to October
Kriens Kriensereggbahn - Schloss SchauenseeLucerne0.6 km49 m11 minEasyApril to October
Unter Chriesbaumen - BurgLucerne1.2 km30 m18 minEasyApril to October
Inwil - BurgLucerne1.1 km7 m15 minEasyApril to October
Parkplatz Baselstrasse - Schloss MauenseeLucerne2.1 km0 m27 minEasyApril to October
Schachen - BurgLucerne1.4 km0 m18 minEasyApril to October
Schloss Mauensee - SeewagenLucerne3.4 km12 m43 minEasyApril to October

Ängelberg - Berg, Berg - Chätzigerhöchi, Mauensee - Mauensee (Ron/See) currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.

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