Walk from Weggis to Hertenstein (or Vice Versa)

A short, largely accessible walk from one boat landing to another: between Weggis and Hertenstein, the route alternates between lakeside promenade, quiet residential stretches and open meadows, with no significant climbs.

From the Weggis boat landing, the walk initially leads through the Unterdorf district. Passing the Allerheiligenkapelle, it continues towards Hertenstein along a level, well-maintained path. Lakeside promenade and pavement alternate, while benches along the way offer opportunities for a rest.

The route stays close to Lake Lucerne, whose branching bays lie amid the Alpine foothills. Beyond the houses of Weggis, meadows open up from time to time before further small residential stretches follow. There are hardly any significant climbs: around halfway, the path reaches its highest point at approximately 450 m before descending gently towards the lake.

On the Hertenstein peninsula, the houses draw closer together again. Shortly before the destination is Café Vienna, which serves Swiss and Austrian specialities. A few steps further on, the approximately 2.8-kilometre walk ends at the Hertenstein boat landing, directly on the shore of Lake Lucerne. From here, the boat departs for the return journey.