The Swiss Trail - Rütli to Brunnen
Experience Switzerland's heritage
The trail stretched around Lake Uri and the various walks can be combined and planned according to one's abilities and the amount of time available. The 'Swiss Trail' can be walked in either direction. There are connections to the boat, bus or train at every destination; a hiking trip combined with these various means of transportation renders the excursion a great pleasure for young and old.
Rütli - Seelisberg
Walking time: 60 minutes, 2,6 kms, difference in altitude: 350 meters
Forest path, gentle ascent.
(Option: use the Treib - Seelisberg mountain railway)
Seelisberg - Bauen
Walking time: 130 minutes, 6kms, difference in altitude: 350 metres.
Path with breathtaking panoramic view of Lake Uri. Steep descent with a stepped path to Bauen for the last 30 minutes.
Bauen - Isleten
Walking time: 40 minutes, 2.8kms. Difference in altitude: 0 meters. Flat even path, mostly through galleries (ideal for any weather conditions) and along lakeside.
Isleten - Seedorf - Flüelen
Walking time:120 minutes, 7.2kms. Difference in altitude is o metres. First along the lakeshore, then through a magnificent nature reserve on the Reuss delta, as well as Kneipp facilities.
Flüelen - Tellskapelle
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Tellskapelle - Sisikon
Walking time: 45 minutes, 3.5 kms with a difference in altitude: 75 metres. A romatic path directly on Lake Uri. Final ascent to the Urnerloch before Sisikon.
Sisikon - Morschach - Brunnen
Walking time: 170 minutes, 8km. Difference in altitude is 390 metres. Ascent from Sisikon to the panorama vantage point near Morschach with exceptionally fantastic view of the Alps, descent with romantic forest path from Morscach to Brunnen.
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Click here for a brief history of The Swiss Trail
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