How many hiking trails are listed in Lucerne?

The directory currently includes 863 quality-checked routes in Lucerne, covering 2.2k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Lucerne?

Alpine Panorama Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Alpine Panorama Trail and Trans Swiss Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in Lucerne?

June to September is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Lucerne?

414 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Lucerne

863 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Lucerne, Switzerland. Together their route lines cover 2.2k km. The average route is 2.5 km with 89 m (292 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 2.2k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 2.0k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 414 easy (48%), 435 moderate (50%) and 14 hard or expert (2%). 12 routes (1%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are castle and ruins (10), mountain (8), alpine meadow (3), forest (3). The highest recorded point in this set is 2,047 m (6,716 ft). The place-level planning field lists june to september as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Alpine Panorama Trail, Alpine Panorama Trail, Trans Swiss Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

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

10.2 km

Alpine Panorama Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

147 m

Alpine Panorama Trail

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

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Alpine Panorama Trail	12.5 km	454 m	3 hr 17 min	Point to point
Alpine Panorama Trail	29.0 km	572 m	7 hr 19 min	Point to point
Trans Swiss Trail	18.4 km	648 m	4 hr 54 min	Point to point
Alpine Panorama Trail	10.2 km	147 m	2 hr 21 min	Point to point
ViaJacobi	19.0 km	483 m	4 hr 48 min	Point to point
ViaJacobi	13.8 km	245 m	3 hr 14 min	Point to point

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.