Cycling around Lake Lucerne, Switzerland

This journey is a mix of pedalling along picturesque villages and cruising on a traditional ferry, offering a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Join us as we roll through charming Swiss towns, take in breathtaking mountain views, and experience the best of this spectacular landscape.

Music:
Sunny, Musician: @Iksonmusic
Golden, Musician: Jeff Kaale
Night Out, Musician: LiQWYD
Push it Baby! Musician: Philip E. Morris

Hey, we are in Lucern. Today we are 
doing a bike tour around the lake. First we are picking up a friend and 
then cycling around 70 kilometers. Along the way we’ll be taking a ferry and 
yeah, it’s a stunning day. So let’s go. Roughly 70% of the path is on the road and shared 
with vehicles. But this isn’t all heavy traffic. The majority of the road is actually shared 
with local roads. So, smaller roads through charming villages. Traffic there is generally 
slow and you’ll be cycling alongside cars but in a manageable and pleasant experience. 
There are some stretches you’ll find is busier on main roads and in these areas you should be 
vigilant as cars will be moving at a higher speed. We crossed the Buochs Airport located on the southern part of the lake Lucerne that is the test airport for Pilatus,
a Swiss aircraft manufacturer. The facility is where they assemble, test 
and deliver their planes to customers. It’s a major hub for Swiss aviation and 
a significant part of the local economy. We stopped for a coffee in this marvellous view. Super cool!
And we still have another 35 KMs to go. We finished the first beautiful half of 
the ride, but to get to the other side, you either have to climb a mountain with 
a few hundred meters of elevation or to take a ferry as a shortcut. Since it was a sunny day, 
we chose to enjoy the views from the water. The ride on the ferry costed us 12 Swiss Franks each, 
including the bike, and it lasted for 20 minutes. The grass here, along the lake, are 
commonly known in Switzerland as a “Badi.” They are public bathing spots and an 
important part of the Swiss summer. They range from simple, free access 
areas to more elaborated facilities with restaurants and toilets, and typically 
cost between four and eight Swiss Franks. Amazing. This is the second time we go through this path. It’s cool because you have the perspective 
of a cyclist which is completely different than driving. Nice temperature for a cycling day. 
How’s the day treating you? Yeah, we can’t complain. Not bad. 
Not bad. Very good. Watch out. Amazing day, isn’t it? Yeah, it was beautiful. 
Perfect temperature. Was around 24° C. Happy days. This is Lucerne, the old 
town of Lucerne. Here on the left, one of the oldest bridges in the world. Let’s call it, oldest bridge in the world, which is beautiful. It’s a wooden bridge and only pedestrians, of course. If you want to experience 
the heart of Switzerland, you’ve got to do this tour! It’s a 
70 KMs of pure Swiss magic!