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Switzerland
Lucerne
Hochdorf
Hitzkirch

View of Heidegg Castle – View of Heidegg Castle loop from Gelfingen

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Lucerne
Hochdorf
Hitzkirch

View of Heidegg Castle – View of Heidegg Castle loop from Gelfingen

Moderate

4.8

(5)

15

hikers

View of Heidegg Castle – View of Heidegg Castle loop from Gelfingen

02:26

8.59km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

774 m

View of Heidegg Castle

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Near Lake Baldegger, high above Gelfingen in the Lucerne Lake Valley, sits one of the most important country residences of the Lucerne patrician: Heidegg Castle.

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2

1.33 km

View of Heidegg Castle

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Worth a visit after the hike: BUVETTE, SHOP, CAFÉ
Buvette on the palace forecourt is open on Sundays and public holidays when the weather is nice
from April to the …

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3

2.89 km

Hofladen Kopp

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A small farm shop with drinks, various agricultural products and a place to sit.

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4

3.23 km

Historic Granary at Hohenrain School

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Beautiful old storage on the grounds of the Hohenrain elementary school.

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5

6.89 km

Baldeggersee

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Lake Baldegg may not be the largest of all lakes, but it is certainly surrounded by the most fertile soil. Everything blooms and thrives along its shores and there is plenty to see.

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6

7.50 km

View of the Alps from Rigi

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8.59 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.38 km

3.60 km

566 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

2.08 km

1.84 km

765 m

750 m

313 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Friday 3 July

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