Gelfingen – Horben – Baldegg

From Lucerne’s Seetal valley, the route crosses meadows and passes through the Sulzerwald forest to the Lindenberg. Along the way are the Horben mountain inn, the panorama at the Alpenzeiger and views of Lake Baldegg.

From Gelfingen railway station, the hiking trail leads through the village and uphill above Lake Baldegg. Schloss Heidegg lies close to the route, high above the lake. Above Hitzkirch, the route leaves the built-up area behind, and meadows and pastures now dominate the scenery. The ascent to Müswangen is the steepest section of the hike.

Above the village, the route continues onto the Lindenberg. After around seven kilometres, the trail reaches its highest point at about 860 m. It crosses open uplands and passes through the Sulzerwald forest to the Horben mountain inn, which serves meals and desserts. At the Alpenzeiger, a panoramic view opens up before the route begins its descent via Oberillau.

Near Lieli lies the Ruine Nünegg, a nine-sided hilltop castle with a viewing platform. The trail then steadily loses altitude via Kleinwangen and Ferren. The final kilometres lead back into the Seetal valley, through Baldegg and, with views of Lake Baldegg, to Baldegg railway station.