Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 11 – Lucerne to Malters.
Length: 8 miles (13 km);
Hiking time: 3.5 h;
Ascent: 1,575 ft (480 m);
Descent: 1,450 ft (440 m);
Fitness Level: Medium.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 11, #1 – Lucerne to Malters. This stage begins in front of the Lucerne HB (main train station), along the water where Lake Lucerne turns into the Reuss River. Walking West along the river, I pass the fabled covered bridges of Lucerne and experience a small part of the Old Town.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 11, #2 – Lucerne to Malters. I’ve walked out of town and up towards Mt. Sonnenberg. On the way, I experience a great city view from some public gardens. The Alp view is pretty good as well.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 11, #3 – Lucerne to Malters. I am still heading up Sonnenberg and looking at the Alps to the East. I spend some time talking about Swiss Palm Trees.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 11, #4 – Lucerne to Malters. The reason why Mt. Sonnenberg is on tourism suggestion lists is the view over Lake Lucerne, The Alps to the south and East, and Mt. Pilatus. This is the best Alp view for this segment.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 11, #5 – Lucerne to Malters. Switzerland is blessed with the Alps. These mountains have glaciers and snow that create rivers. The rivers often create dramatic gorges such as this one, Renggloch. Watch and take a look.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 11, #6 – Lucerne to Malters. Zug to Lucerne. The Katholische Kirche St. Jost is in the hamlet of Blatten, just outside of Malters. I’m still less than 10km away from Lucerne, and entering the Emmenthaller Area of Switzerland.
Swiss Alpine Panorama Trail, Segment 11, #7 – Lucerne to Malters. The trail does not pass through town, it stays along the Kleine Emme River. I go into town to take a look and catch a train back to Lucerne. Join me in Malters.