William Tell Swiss Path Hike & Cruise

An easy hike on Switzerland’s historic trail

Lucerne – Treib – Seelisberg – Bauen – Ruetli – Brunnen – Vitznau – Weggis – Lucerne

This tour follows the historic beginnings of Switzerland while hiking the plateau panoramic national Swiss Path trail overlooking Lake Uri while surrounded by Swiss Alps and majestic scenery.

The Swiss Path descends to the lakeside picturesque village of Bauen nestled against the Oberbauen Mountain.

To wrap the day, we board the Lake Lucerne steamer for a sunset cruise back to the Lucerne train station.

A minimum of two people are needed to sign up for this superb guided hike.

Walk on “the old mule track” used in the 13th century. Hike past the Beroldingen Castle
Panoramic 2-1/2 to 3 hr hike along the plateau trail from Seelisberg to Bauen
From the plateau vantage, there will be views of the “Ruelti” – the green meadow where Switzerland was founded in 1291
Across Lake Uri you can see Tell’s Chapel marking the place where William Tell escaped his 13th century Habsburg monarch captors
Guide will present a historical and cultural explanation of what you are seeing
Scenic Lake Lucerne steamer 2 hr cruise from our Swiss Path hike

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The Hike

This is a 2-1/2 to 3 hour walk/hike.

There is leisure time in Bauen to relax and explore.

Season

May through September Click here for alternate seasons

Meet: 09:00 am – Under the arch in front of the Lucerne train station
Departure leaves promptly at 09:27 am
We return: 17:47 pm

Rates

Adult Standard: CHF 340.00 per person, based on 2 or more
Adult Standard: CHF 390.00 for one person

Adult with Half-Tax Card Swiss: Standard Rate less CHF 45.00 per person
Adult with Swiss/Tell-Pass/GA: Standard Rate less CHF 95.00 per person

Child (Standard ages 6 to 16): CHF 170.00 per child
Child with Half-Tax Card Swiss: Standard Child Rate less CHF 22.50 per child
Child with Swiss/Tell-Pass/GA: Standard Child Rate less CHF 47.50 per child

Children under 6 years are free

5 or more contact ECHO Trails

Includes

Train & yellow postal bus from Lucerne via Stans to Seelisberg
Grilling Swiss sausages at scenic vista point for lunch
Lake Lucerne steamer from Bauen to Lucerne
English speaking, certified hiking guide accompanying the entire tour

Not Included

Items of personal nature.
For the hike we recommended you bring 1-2 bottles of water.

Cancellation policy
The tour departs rain or shine.

Full refund up to 24 hours prior to the tour departure.
50% refund if cancelled by 6.00 p.m. the day before departure.
No refund on the day of departure.

Changes?
When in Switzerland, just dial 079-813-36-10 to reach our office

Booking within 5 days of your tour date?
Please contact us directly in Lucerne.

Calling outside of Switzerland: 41-79-813-36-10.
Calling within Switzerland: 079-813-36-10
or e-mail: office@echo-trails.com