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Loop Trails near Luzern

The directory currently contains 9 quality-checked routes matching this guide near Luzern. Their average mapped distance is 16.4 km and average recorded ascent is 411 m (1,348 ft); the longest route in the set is 50.3 km.

This subset represents 6% of the 157 quality-checked routes near Luzern. Its average distance is 16.4 km, compared with 12.2 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 411 m (1,348 ft), versus 457 m (1,499 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.

Every route in this set is classified as a loop and returns to its starting area. A loop can still reuse part of the same path. Within this set, 2 routes (22%) are rated easy, 4 (44%) are rated hard or expert, and 9 (100%) 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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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

11.7 km

Geologischer Wanderweg Roggenstock

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Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

93 m

Rundgang Hallwilersee

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

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6 recorded loops

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Trails

Expert

Panoramaweg Aegerital

Zug · Switzerland

Distance
30.5 km
/ 19.0 mi
Elevation gain
985 m
Typical duration
8 hr 18 min
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Glaubenbielenpass at Giswil OW, Switzerland, with summit sign "Glaubenbielen Passhöhe 1611 m"
Hard

Bärgmandlipfad Giswil

Obwalden · Switzerland

Distance
12.7 km
/ 7.9 mi
Elevation gain
875 m
Typical duration
3 hr 57 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Expert

Ämtlerwäg

Zurich · Switzerland

Distance
50.3 km
/ 31.2 mi
Elevation gain
728 m
Typical duration
12 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Seeuferweg Baldeggersee

Lucerne · Switzerland

Distance
14.4 km
/ 8.9 mi
Elevation gain
130 m
Typical duration
3 hr 11 min
  • Waymarked route
Hallwilersee
Hard

Rundgang Hallwilersee

Aargau · Switzerland

Distance
21.2 km
/ 13.2 mi
Elevation gain
93 m
Typical duration
4 hr 44 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Burg - Rotzberg

Nidwalden · Switzerland

Distance
0.5 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
66 m
Typical duration
12 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Blick auf das Kloster Kappel, Kappel am Albis
Easy

Rund-Wanderweg Kloster Kappel

Zurich · Switzerland

Distance
3.1 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
50 m
Typical duration
44 min
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Forest Nature Trail

Zurich · Switzerland

Distance
2.9 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
103 m
Typical duration
45 min
  • Forest
  • 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
Panoramaweg AegeritalZug30.5 km985 m8 hr 18 minExpertApril to October
Bärgmandlipfad GiswilObwalden12.7 km875 m3 hr 57 minHardJune to October
Geologischer Wanderweg RoggenstockSchwyz11.7 km665 m3 hr 26 minModerateJune to October
ÄmtlerwägZurich50.3 km728 m12 hrExpertApril to October
Seeuferweg BaldeggerseeLucerne14.4 km130 m3 hr 11 minModerateApril to October
Rundgang HallwilerseeAargau21.2 km93 m4 hr 44 minHardApril to October
Burg - RotzbergNidwalden0.5 km66 m12 minEasyApril to October
Rund-Wanderweg Kloster KappelZurich3.1 km50 m44 minEasyApril to October
Forest Nature TrailZurich2.9 km103 m45 minModerateApril to October

Panoramaweg Aegerital, Bärgmandlipfad Giswil, Geologischer Wanderweg Roggenstock 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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