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Family-Friendly Hikes near Luzern

78 routes near Luzern qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 1.8 km and 40 m (131 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 5.9 km.

That is 50 percent of the 155 routes we map near Luzern. They are shorter than the local average, 1.8 km against 11.3 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 40 m (131 ft) against 353 m (1,158 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Altdorf UR, Kirchenviertel
Easy

ViaGottardo

Uri · Switzerland

Distance
3.5 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
108 m
Typical duration
54 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Eienwäldli - Wasserfall

Obwalden · Switzerland

Distance
2.1 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
47 m
Typical duration
31 min
  • Waterfall
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Holzkapelle - Wasserfall

Obwalden · Switzerland

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
45 m
Typical duration
29 min
  • Waterfall
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Nidelbad - Wildpark Höfli

Zurich · Switzerland

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
57 m
Typical duration
37 min
  • Lake
  • Wildlife watching
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Ängelberg - Berg

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
26 m
Typical duration
17 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Berg - Chätzigerhöchi

Lucerne · Switzerland

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

Hämikon Berg - Müswangen

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
0.6 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
14 m
Typical duration
9 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Alosen - Oberhaltenbüel

Zug · Switzerland

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
39 m
Typical duration
26 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Beinwil am See - Breitholz

Aargau · Switzerland

Distance
2.7 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
60 m
Typical duration
39 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Beinwil am See - Mosen

Aargau · Switzerland

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
65 m
Typical duration
43 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bennau - Chatzenstrick

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
39 m
Typical duration
26 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bibersteg - Gutsch-Säge

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
2.7 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
59 m
Typical duration
39 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Birrwil am See - Beinwil

Aargau · Switzerland

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
58 m
Typical duration
38 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Birrwil am See - Boniswil

Aargau · Switzerland

Distance
3.7 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
81 m
Typical duration
53 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Dritte Altmatt - Bubrugg

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
62 m
Typical duration
41 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Egg - Jureten

Schwyz · Switzerland

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
26 m
Typical duration
17 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Grund - Erliberg

Zug · Switzerland

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.6 mi
Elevation gain
20 m
Typical duration
13 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Grund - Oberägeri

Zug · Switzerland

Distance
1.3 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
29 m
Typical duration
19 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Heimhusen - Hinterwiden

Zug · Switzerland

Distance
2.2 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
49 m
Typical duration
32 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Heimhusen - Unterägeri

Zug · Switzerland

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
19 m
Typical duration
12 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Oberhaltenbüel - Grund

Zug · Switzerland

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
19 m
Typical duration
12 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Rämsli - Oberägerie

Zug · Switzerland

Distance
2.7 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
60 m
Typical duration
39 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Hürital Alp - Geissfarren

Zug · Switzerland

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.6 mi
Elevation gain
20 m
Typical duration
13 min
  • Alpine meadow
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bauen-Schloss Beroldingen

Uri · Switzerland

Distance
3.1 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
68 m
Typical duration
45 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Betti - Burg

Nidwalden · Switzerland

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
17 m
Typical duration
11 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Boniswil - Schloss Hallwil

Aargau · Switzerland

Distance
2.1 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
46 m
Typical duration
30 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Buchs - Burg

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
38 m
Typical duration
25 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Burg - Liebergott

Lucerne · Switzerland

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

Burg - Niederwil

Aargau · Switzerland

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
40 m
Typical duration
26 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Burg - Rotzberg

Nidwalden · Switzerland

Distance
0.5 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
11 m
Typical duration
7 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Burg - Uetikon Brand

Zurich · Switzerland

Distance
3.8 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
83 m
Typical duration
54 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Inwil - Burg

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
24 m
Typical duration
16 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • 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
ViaGottardoUri3.5 km108 m54 minEasyApril to October
Eienwäldli - WasserfallObwalden2.1 km47 m31 minEasyApril to October
Holzkapelle - WasserfallObwalden2.0 km45 m29 minEasyApril to October
Nidelbad - Wildpark HöfliZurich2.6 km57 m37 minEasyApril to October
Hildisrieden - Römerswil Umleitung Falls Schiessbetrieb in Hildisrieden. Ist immer ausgeschildert.Lucerne1.0 km21 m14 minEasyApril to October
Ängelberg - BergLucerne1.2 km26 m17 minEasyApril to October
Berg - ChätzigerhöchiLucerne1.4 km30 m20 minEasyApril to October
Berg - Wauwilerberg - GrundwaldLucerne1.2 km26 m17 minEasyApril to October
Brienzer Rothorn Bahn - Rothorn / GipfelBern0.8 km17 m11 minEasyApril to October
Eiseesattel - Rothorn / GipfelBern1.5 km32 m21 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with ViaGottardo, Ängelberg - Berg, Alp Zwüschet Mythen - Zwüschet Mythen. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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