Day 2 : Lucerne - Schwytz (16/7/2023)

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The ferry from Gersau to Beckenried across Lake Lucerne.

Route : Lucerne - Gersau - Beckenried - Stans - Stanserhorn - Brunnen - Schwytz 

Accommodation : Hotel Wysses Rössli, Schwytz 

Collectibles : Château Gütsch Lucerne, Viznau Rigi Bahnen, Autofähre Vierwaldstättersee (photospot on the ferry, collectible when docking in Beckenried), CabriO Stanserhorn (summit), Brunnen Vierwaldstättersee, Grosser Mythen Rotenflue Schwytz (near the mountain station).

Reels: Tiktok, Instagram

Today's trip included a highlight of the Grand Tour: crossing Lake Lucerne by car ferry (see the reels on Instagram or Tiktok). The ferry is equipped with the currently only mobile photo spot. A selfie on the passenger bridge is a must! Besides the official route, I drove to Stans and to the Stanserhorn. The trip with the unique convertible cable car is definitely worth it. Bike tourists can store their helmet, backpack and equipment in lockers at the Stans train station.


Another highlight of this section was the Stanserhorn CabriObahn. On the walkable roof of the cable car, I had the feeling of flying into the clouds. By the way, the summit was then just above the clouds. 

The lakeside promenade in Brunnen is popular with bikers. Several cafés along the road allow a break and at the same time a direct view of the numerous parked machines. From Brunnen to Schwyz (my next hotel) it was only a stone's throw, which is why I left myself some time at Lake Lucerne.  

At this spot one can also admire some unusual models :-) 


 

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