Old Hergiswald Bridge – Chraigütsch loop from Malters

Switzerland

Lucerne

Malters

Old Hergiswald Bridge – Chraigütsch loop from Malters

Hard

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Old Hergiswald Bridge – Chraigütsch loop from Malters

02:12

25.4km

680m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 9.09 km for 947 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.47 km

Renaturation of the Kleine Emme

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After the major flood in 2005, extensive efforts were initiated to renaturalize the banks of the Kleine Emme while simultaneously expanding flood protection measures.

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8.92 km

Old Hergiswald Bridge

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The old Hergiswald Bridge dates back to 1791 and is a listed building. Since a new bridge for car traffic was built in parallel in 2012, the old bridge has been restored and the original trusses have been reinstalled.

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9.91 km

Wooden Bridge

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After the bridge, it goes steeply uphill, slippery

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12.2 km

View of Mount Pilatus

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12.5 km

Rosshütte

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April 2025
The horse hut was infested with fungus and demolished. Although it was initially stated that it would be rebuilt, the corporation decided not to... what a shame!

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14.7 km

Neualp Farm Shop

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Always fine things to snack on and buy.

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15.4 km

Chraigütsch

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The ideal starting point / transition point for various further tour sections towards EIgenthal, Trockenmatt, Stäfali, Risettenstöcke, Glaubenberg or Wörzenegg, Holderchäppali, Lehn, Schwarzenberg, Scharmis, Malters and Paradisli

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25.4 km

End point

Train Station

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