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), … Continue reading Hiking Switzerland and the Swiss Alps, Stage 11