We continued our walk around the northern shore of Lake Lucerne along the Waldstätterweg, via Küssnacht and Meggen to Lucerne. We started this morning by the lake side at Weggis, enjoying the scenery before heading on.
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| Lake Lucerne at Weggis |
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| We walked alongside the lake on our way out of Weggis |
The walk to Küssnacht was straightforward. The path was wide and well-marked, with frequent lake and mountain views.
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| Heading out of Weggis on the Waldstätterweg |
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| Approaching Küssnacht |
After a stop in Küssnacht we continued on the Waldstätterweg through Meggen and on to Luzern.
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| Küssnacht |
The section of the path between Küssnacht and Meggen meanders a bit. It took us up a few climbs, through a forest, and eventually down to the lake again.
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| A pleasant stroll south from Küssnacht |
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| We found a picnic lunch spot in the forest |
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| The path notes describe this section as "a stroll with views of the Alps" |
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| Australian long-distance walkers strolling down the path |
From Meggen the path continued roughly following the shoreline. There were vineyards, lakeside bathing areas, and even a castle.
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| Australian long-distance walker with local following |
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| Around Meggen and Meggehorn |
The Waldstätterweg entered Lucerne via the lake shore. It was a very scenic entrance to one of Switzerland's most popular cities.
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| Approaching Lucerne on the Waldstätterweg |
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| Lucerne, our halt for the night |
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| Day 58 - Birds |
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| Day 58 - Elevation Profile |
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| Day 58 - Route |
Day: 58
Distance: 29.22 km
Walking time: 6 hrs 29 mins
Elevation gain: 733 metres
Cumulative distance: 1,267.34
Switzerland distance: 188.56
Switzerland chocolate consumption: 14 blocks
Poem of the Day:
EASY STROLL
Today's walking path was described as
an easy stroll.
In Australia,
An easy stroll
Is a breezy roll
By the sea.
In Switzerland,
An easy stroll
Takes a wheezy toll
On me.
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