Chraigütsch – Old Hergiswald Bridge loop from Château Gütsch

Switzerland

Lucerne

Chraigütsch – Old Hergiswald Bridge loop from Château Gütsch

Hard

4.3

(4)

riders

Chraigütsch – Old Hergiswald Bridge loop from Château Gütsch

02:02

26.6km

750m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 21.5 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.28 km

Hergiswald Pilgrimage Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Here a small detour would be appropriate to the pilgrimage church Hergiswald, which was supplemented in 2019 by a new inn. The wooden construction was designed by Gion A. Caminada. hergiswald.ch

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9.62 km

Hergiswald Pilgrimage Church and View of Lake Lucerne and Mount Rigi

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful view of Lake Lucerne and Rigi

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11.1 km

Holderchäppeli Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

This photo shows the Hergiswald chapel

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11.1 km

Holderechäppeli Junction

Highlight • Parking

Large parking lot, ideal starting point for MTB tours. There is also a fountain with fresh and cool water.

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14.6 km

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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18.3 km

Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

After the bridge, it goes steeply uphill, slippery

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19.2 km

Old Hergiswald Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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19.5 km