View of Lake Hallwil – Hallwyl Castle loop from Meisterschwanden

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View of Lake Hallwil – Hallwyl Castle loop from Meisterschwanden

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View of Lake Hallwil – Hallwyl Castle loop from Meisterschwanden

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6.56km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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944 m

Bathhouse by the lake

Highlight • Rest Area

This bathhouse is well maintained and beautiful.

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1.91 km

Lake Hallwil

Highlight • Lake

The entire circuit from Lake Hallwil is approx. 20/22 kilometers. Can also be shortened with a nice boat trip. Great hiking trail.

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2.31 km

Reconstructed pile dwelling at Moorreservat Riesi

Highlight • Historical Site

The pile dwellings were "rediscovered" 150 years ago: in winter 1853/1854 the water level of the Swiss lakes was exceptionally low. In many places people tried to take advantage of …

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2.36 km

Seengen Men's Bath on Lake Hallwil

Highlight • Beach

Cool place to stop for a swim. No toilet, changing or shower facilities. Great views from the upper deck over the lake and Alps. Can see Titlis and surrounding peaks. …

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2.45 km

View of Lake Hallwil

Highlight • Viewpoint

A circumnavigation of Lake Hallwil is worthwhile. About 22 kilometers. But it can also be abbreviated to the Hallwilerseefahrt. Beautiful route for young and old.

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2.93 km

Stork Nest at Gamja Pond

Highlight • Lake

Just keep your eyes open, always beautiful views of nature.

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3.31 km

Hallwyl Castle

Highlight • Castle

Hallwyl Castle is located in Seengen, north of Lake Hallwil. It has many parking spaces (parkingpay), which are very busy on weekends. Originally, the castle was a residential tower (12th …

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3.35 km

Hallwyl Castle

Highlight • Castle

In Hallwyl Castle, one of the most beautiful and romantic moated castles in Switzerland, history can be experienced at the original location.

Culture and nature experience in the moated castle. …

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6.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.30 km

266 m

Surfaces

6.20 km

171 m

122 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

12°C

6°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

August 25, 2023,"Türschloss, Fahrradschloss... Wasserschloss" Von Schloss Hallwyl dem See entlang nach Meisterschwanden

Today we went to the beautiful Hallwil Lake. A “small” tour that can easily be extended and redesigned x times. Hallwyl Castle plays a central point in the hike. As one of the most beautiful and romantic moated castles in Switzerland, it has become a real tourist hotspot, similar to the Château Chillon in Montreux. The castle and its maritime …

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