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Country: Lake Lucerne Region
Arnisee Snowshoe Trail
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 6.8 k
  • 210m
  • 210m
A great snowshoe trail for beginners with three connected mini loops, so you can customize the length of your tour. Beautiful views of the mountains and a frozen lake.
Schächental High Mountain Trail (Biel to Eggberge)
  • Easy
  • 3 h
  • 9 k
  • 260m
  • 430m
An easy hike near Lucerne with mountain views, big alpine meadows, forests and a little lake popular for picnics. Suitable for strollers.
Sattel Engelstock Panorama Loop Trail
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 5.7 k
  • 140m
  • 130m
Panorama trail with sweeping views of mountains and lakes, suitable for strollers. Big play area at the end with trampolines, bouncy castles and summer toboggan.
Lake Lucerne Region • Travel Guide for Families!
We love Luzern and Central Switzerland because this region has has so much variety, with gorgeous lakes and mountain resorts in all directions. Here are our favorite destinations in this region for families.
Mt Titlis glacier viewpoint • Tips for your visit
Ride a rotating cable car to this mountain peak and glacier near Lucerne where you can walk on snow even in summer. Amusements include an ice cave, suspension bridge, and summer sledding and skiing.
Klewenalp Stockhütte Mountain Scooter
Fun 5 km mountain scooter run in near Luzern with beautiful lake and mountain views. Best to combine with one of our suggested hikes in the area.
Melchsee Frutt – Bonistock Ridge Trail
  • Moderate
  • 4 h
  • 10 k
  • 310m
  • 300m
Lots of variety on this hike, starting along a dramatic ridge, then walking under the rocky cliffs, then cutting through grassy fields. and finally meandering along the lake shore.
Bürgenstock Cliff Walk & Hammetschwand Lift
  • Easy
  • 1.75 h
  • 5.3 k
  • 180m
  • 180m
Easy hike along cliffs above Lake Lucerne, with an optional detour up the 153m Hammetschwand lift for even bigger views.
The Swiss Path Stage 3: Flüelen to Sisikon
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 6.8 k
  • 150m
  • 120m
Beautiful lake views from this section of the Swiss Path along Lake Lucerne, about 6.5 km, not difficult. Nice picnic areas with fire pits and a cafe along the way. Good choice for spring.
Engelberg Brunni Barefoot Tickle Trail & Playground
  • Easy
  • .5 h
  • .5 k
  • 5m
  • 5m
A barefoot sensory path around a small alpine lake with mountain views. Combine this with the treasure hunt trail, alpine slide and huge alpine playground for a great family outing.
Swiss Mountain Hut: Albert Heim
  • Moderate
  • 4.5 h
  • 10 k
  • 410m
  • 980m
Short hike to reach this mountain hut near a glacier, great for casual hikers and families. Particularly nice in fall when the hills turn bright orange and red with blueberry bushes.
Mt Rigi winter hike • Panorama trail from Rigi Kulm
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 4.2 k
  • 50m
  • 440m
Easy downhill winter walk from the top of Mt Rigi with panorama views of lakes and mountains.

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