The Swiss Path

To mark the 700th anniversary of the Swiss Confederation in 1991, the cantons gave the Swiss people the Swiss Path.

Wiege der Schweiz Experiences Routes The Swiss path

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HIKING HOLIDAYS THE SWISS PATH

Experience the history of Switzerland on this marvellous panoramic hike. The Swiss Path takes you along Lake Lucerne. Panoramic hikes and the idyllic Rütli meadow on Lake Uri await you.

The stages

You can combine the hiking sections as you wish. From each location, a boat, bus or train will take you to another point along the route, making the hike a fun excursion.

History

Message

The Swiss Path has a philosophy. It is a modest, quiet place of reflection and encounter, which we find today and which we stand behind with conviction.

Pedestrian tunnel

New: Harderband adventure tunnel

The new Harderband adventure tunnel between Isleten and Bauen turns a section of the Swiss Path into an impressive experience. Light installations, artistic graffiti, illuminated panels and interactive cantonal coats of arms stage Swiss history over around 300 meters - exciting, surprising and perfectly accessible on foot or by boat.

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«The Swiss Path»-Portals

Since June 2023, Cristallina marble portals have been in place at all entry and exit points along the Swiss Path. The design of the portals is based on the Schiller Stone, they also serve as a selfie motif and were enabled by the Dätwyler Foundation.

Learning on the go: themed tours and excursions

‘Learning on the move’ provides information and teaching materials for themed tours along the Swiss Path. The excursions on the ‘Switzerland's largest classroom’ platform complement the Curriculum 21-based programme for school classes.

History staged - the Rütli as an example

2nd cycle

History staged

3rd cycle

The Swiss Path

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