Lake Path Meggen – Meggenhorn Castle loop from Meggen

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Switzerland

Lucerne

Meggen

Lake Path Meggen – Meggenhorn Castle loop from Meggen

Moderate

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Lake Path Meggen – Meggenhorn Castle loop from Meggen

02:01

7.25km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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549 m

Lakeside Swimming Spot With Mountain View

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The bathing area in question is called "Seeacher" and is free and open to the public. In addition to a spacious lawn with shady trees, there is also a small …

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588 m

Lake Path Meggen

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The Seeweg Meggen is one of the most beautiful sections on Lake Lucerne. The path runs mostly directly along the water, always only a few meters from the lakeshore, and …

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1.54 km

Two Women in Conversation

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What is immediately striking about this sculpture is its everyday nature. They are not idealized figures, nor dramatic gestures – but two women, seemingly in the middle of a quiet …

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1.62 km

The pilgrim statue is reminiscent of the ancient motif of being on the road 🚶‍♂️✨. With a calm posture, simple robes, and a clear aura, it embodies the pilgrim as a symbol of searching, trust, and inner movement.

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3.83 km

Meggenhorn Castle

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Meggenhorn Castle is situated above Lake Lucerne in Meggen, near the canton of Lucerne. It was built between 1868 and 1870 in the style of French Loire châteaux. Today it …

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6.12 km

View of Lake Lucerne from Meggen

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From this viewpoint in Meggen, a beautiful, unobstructed view opens up over Lake Lucerne – calm, vast, and impressive all at once ✨. The water here often lies mirror-smooth, while the surrounding mountains are reflected in the lake.

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6.39 km

Meggen Boat Stop

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From here, course ships of the SGV regularly depart in the direction of Lucerne, Küssnacht or further into the heart of the lake – ideal for a relaxed arrival or departure by ship or a combined hiking & boat tour.

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6.42 km

Bust of Fridolin Hofer (1861–1940)

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The statue shows Fridolin Hofer in a thoughtful pose, his gaze calmly and almost absorbed directed at Lake Lucerne 🌊🗿. It seems as if he is entrusting his thoughts to …

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7.25 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.30 km

2.86 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.13 km