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Swiss Historic Hotels E-Bike Tour
5 days / 4 nights
from £ 740
Get on the saddle and pedal with vigour! On this trip you will cycle around Lake Lucerne on an e-bike and get to know undiscovered corners. In the evening, enjoy Swiss hospitality in selected Swiss Historic Hotels.
Highlights of the route
- Lucerne - the gateway to Central Switzerland
- Lake Lucerne
- Mountain excursions to Rigi, Pilatus or Stanserhorn
- Overnight stays in Swiss Historic Hotels
- E-Bike rental included
«Those who think they already know Central Switzerland will be able to discover the region from a different perspective on this cycling tour.»
Sara - Our Switzerland expert
Your travel itinerary
Lucerne - Vitznau - Amsteg - Flüeli Ranft - Lucerne
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Day 1
Arrival in Lucerne | Lucerne - Vitznau
Travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Lucerne. Pick up your e-bikes. Stow everything you need for the tour in the two waterproof saddle bags per bike, larger luggage remains at the Hotel Wilden Mann.
The bike tour begins with a ride through the Meggerwald forest to Küssnacht. Enjoy the views of Lake Lucerne, Rigi and the Nidwalden Alps. The following section to Vitznau is also known as the Riviera of Central Switzerland. Overnight at the Swiss Historic Hotel Terrasse am See in Vitznau.
Highlights: Meggerwald, Küssnacht, Evening atmosphere in Vitznau, Rigi - the Queen of the Mountains
Day 2
Vitznau - Amsteg
The route first leads along the cantonal road to Brunnen, partly high above the lake. From Brunnen you cycle along the famous Axenstrasse to Flüelen. This runs sometimes through tunnels, sometimes on the old road with magnificent views of the Lake of Uri. The Bristen towers like a pyramid above your destination for the day. Overnight stay at the Swiss Historic Hotel Stern & Post in Amsteg.
Highlights: Gersau lakeside promenade, Eggberge, Arnisee, Tell's Chapel near Sisikon, Reuss plain
Day 3
Amsteg - Flüeli Ranft
You will then rapidly descend back to Lake Lucerne to the Reuss delta in the nature reserve. In Bauen you change with your e-bikes onto the boat to Beckenried, past the legendary Rütli meadow. The cycle path continues through meadows to Stans and finally through the idyllic Kernwald forest to Flüeli-Ranft. Overnight stay at the Swiss Historic Hotel Paxmontana in Flüeli-Ranft.
Highlights: Stans village square, Stanserhorn, Kernwald
Day 4
Flüeli Ranft - Lucerne
In the morning you cycle down into the valley to Lake Sarnen and past Lake Wichel to Alpnachstad. Here you have the opportunity to take the world's steepest cogwheel railway up Mount Pilatus. The last stage offers a visit to the interesting glassworks in Hergiswil as well as some beautiful bathing spots. Back in Lucerne, the rental e-bikes are returned. Overnight stay at the Swiss Historic Hotel Wilden Mann in Lucerne.
Highlights: Lake Wichsel, Lake Alpnach, Pilatus - Lucerne's local mountain
Day 5
Use the time before your journey home to discover the landmarks of Lucerne and the picturesque old town. Return by public transport to your final destination in Switzerland or extend your stay.
Highlights: Lucerne Old Town and Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument
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