- 34:00 h
- 383.26 km
- 7,878 m
- 7,921 m
- 423 m
- 2,429 m
- 2,006 m
- Start: Lucerne Station
- Destination: Lucerne Station
Route 1291 runs via Weggis, Brunnen, and Altdorf to Andermatt. From there, it continues over the Furka, Grimsel, and Brünig passes to Lungern, Sörenberg, and Entlebuch in the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. Finally, Route 1291 goes through the Lucerne countryside regions of Willisau, Sempachersee with Sursee, Seetal, and back to the starting point in the city of Lucerne. The route of over 385 km is divided into seven stages and runs along numerous sights, castles, and historic towns. The "Route 1291" crosses a varied landscape with palm trees, lakes, mountains, gorges, and glaciers, as well as alpine passes. Numerous culinary highlights and wineries complete the new e-bike route.
Distance: 385 km | Duration: 7 days (approx. 34 hours) | Ascent 7878 m | Descent 7,921 m
On the way in 7 stages:
Stage 1: Lucerne – Altdorf (boat trip from Brunnen to Flüelen)
Stage 3: Andermatt – Meiringen
Stage 4: Meiringen – Sörenberg
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Directions
Route 1291 starts in the middle of the city of Lucerne. From there, the route leads via Weggis, Brunnen, and Altdorf to Andermatt. It then continues over the Furka, Grimsel, and Brünig passes to Lungern, Sörenberg, and Entlebuch in the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. Finally, Route 1291 passes through the Lucerne countryside regions of Willisau, Sempachersee with Sursee, and Seetal back to the starting point in the city of Lucerne.
Please pay attention to the local signage on this route. In some sections, there is a partial ban on fast e-bikes (45 km/h models with a yellow number). You can find the traffic signs and their meanings here.
When passing farms, we thank you on behalf of the farmers for passing through at a reduced, appropriate speed.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Nature Highlight
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- E-bike (including spare battery, if possible) and charger for on the go
- Suitable equipment for your personal safety
If you don’t own your own e-bike, we recommend «Rent a Bike». Rent the e-bike suitable for you online and conveniently pick it up at Lucerne station.
Directions & Parking facilities
Additional information
Route 1291 showcases the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne region in all its facets: over alpine passes, through hilly alpine foothills, and past steel-blue lakes. Highlights include rides over the Furka and Grimsel passes, which are only open from about June to October due to their altitude.
Historical Highlights
- Lucerne: Chapel Bridge with Water Tower
- Schwyz: Federal Charter Museum & Hohle Gasse
- Altdorf: Tell Monument
- Andermatt: Devil’s Bridge
- Furka Pass: Hotel Restaurant Belvedere and Rhône Glacier
- Beromünster: State Transmitter and Canonry
- Seetal: Heidegg Castle
Culinary Highlights
- Lucerne: Max Chocolatier
- Brunnen: Lake Restaurant Bellevue Brunnen
- Uri: Gotthard Rest Stop
- Andermatt: Sust Lodge Andermatt
- Marchbach: Marchbach Mountain Cheese Dairy
- Entlebuch: Schaafbuur | Emscha
- Willisau: Café Amrein
Accommodation Tips along Route 1291:
- Lucerne: Hotel Drei Könige
- Altdorf: Hotel Höfli
- Andermatt: Alpenhotel Schlüssel
- Meiringen: Parkhotel Du Sauvage
- Sörenberg: Hotel Rischli, Hotel Sörenberg
- Entlebuch: Hotel Drei Könige, BnB Schafbuur
- Sursee: Hotel Sursee
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Author
Luzern Tourismus AG
Organization
Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee
License (master data)
Luzern Tourismus AG
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Route 1291 passes numerous wineries and other culinary highlights that invite you to enjoy a pleasurable stop.
Don't worry about your luggage on Route 1291. The packages from Eurotrek ensure daily luggage transfer.
Safety guidelines
On this route, please pay attention to the local signage. In some sections, there is a partial ban on fast e-bikes (45 km/h models with a yellow number). You can find the traffic signs and their meanings here.
When passing farms, we thank you on behalf of the farmers for passing through at a reduced, appropriate speed.
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