Klausen Pass Route

Flüelen–Klausen–Linthal Valley

The Klausen Pass Route leads to the birth place of Wilhelm Tell. Discover the mythical history of the region and the magnificent landscapes between Flüelen and the Linthal Valley. Here, you find yourself at the roots of Swiss history and its interesting past.

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Starting in Flüelen, the route leads over the Klausen Pass to the Linthtal Valley. And  you arrive in Flüelen following a nostalgic steam boat ride across scenic Lake Lucerne.

Enjoy sweeping views of the majestic mountains in the backdrop and get ready to turn back pages in history on the path to Switzerland’s roots! Relaxation is also assured with lakeside bathing area and Kneipp plant (PostBus stop Flüelen, Bahnhof). The Altdorf village square is the place to head for to see the monument of Wilhelm Tell and his son. Excellent entertainment is provided for with the International Alpen Music Festival- naturally with Alpine sounds, and of course the traditional Tell play. (PosBus stop Altdorf UR, Telldenkmal). Even better, get to know a bit more about the Swiss National Hero at the Tell-Museum in Bürglen (PostBus stop Bürglen UR, Post).

The journey continues on through the Schächental Valley and to the source of one of the most impressive, scenic hiking paths; namely the Eggberge Höhenweg path (PostBus stop Flüelen, Eggberge Talstation: Seilbahn). Stop for a break in the Klausen Pass hotel and restaurant, and enjoy unforgettable views of sunrise and sunset along with the breathtakingly beautiful scenery. (PostBus stop Klausen (Balm)). Around almost 100 bends, the way now leads down to Hochtal Urnerboden. And from Linthal, you discover numerous tours that provide the opportunity to get better acquainted with the Glarner Alps (PostBus stop Linthal, Bahnhof). The journey leg to Altdorf forms a part of the Via Alpina international hiking route, which runs the length of the entire mountain chain, from Slovenia through to Monaco.

Price

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For the Urigen–Linthal, Bahnhof stretch, you require an Alpine Ticket for CHF 8.00.
More information about Alpine Tickets:   www.postbus.ch/alpine-ticket

Reservations

Reservations for groups of 10 and more are a must! Tel. +41 (0)58 448 06 22.

Travel dates/Validity

Route not open all year
Travel-date details/validity: view timetable/timetable information

Timetable information

 Timetable 60.409

Contact

PostBus Switzerland Ltd
Region Central Switzerland
Landenbergstr. 36
P.O. Box
6002 Lucerne
Switzerland

Telephone: +41 (0)58 448 06 22
Fax: +41 (0)58 667 34 33
E-Mail:
Internet:  www.postbus.ch/central

Bicycle transport

Bicycle transport fixtures available  in/on the vehicle

Special comments:
Limited number of seats. Reservations are a must!. Tel. +41 (0)58 448 06 22.

Wheelchair accessibilty

Wheelchair access to the postbus guaranteed

Special comments:
Some vehicles wheelchair accessible. Hand-pushed wheelchairs only. Information available through Tel. +41 (0)58 448 06 22.

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