ECHO Trails

Langensandstr. 52, Lucerne 6005 , Switzerland

+41 079-917-68-73

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Looking at Mt. Titlis from the Alpina # 1 trail on the in the Heart of the Alps Fuerenalp tour.

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Ranked #1 of 10 activities in Lucerne

25 Reviews

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Owner description: ECHO Trails walking, hiking and biking tours take you out of the city into breathtaking scenery and fresh Alpine air. Come along for a tour of jaw... more » Owner description: ECHO Trails walking, hiking and biking tours take you out of the city into breathtaking scenery and fresh Alpine air. Come along for a tour of jaw dropping alpine vistas, quaint villages and working farms, hear the story at historic places and enjoy the picturesque countryside.Our passion is to share the incredible beauty around Lucerne and in the central Switzerland area. ECHO Trails works in tandem with Switzerland's efficient public transportation system and depending on the tour, we use a combination of local buses, trains and/or boats for transfers to and from our end destination.ECHO Trails native English-speaking, guided half- or full-day walking, hiking and biking tours are tailor-made for you. There are half-day, full day walks, hikes and bike tours to choose from. Even with limited time you can have a genuine Swiss outdoor experience Small groups – maximum 15 people per tour Carefully chosen trails Informative itineraries Friendly and enthusiastic English-speaking guides For anyone in average physical condition Guaranteed departures All tours include historic or cultural insights Relaxing pace with frequent photo stops All transfers on public transportation system Each tour includes a stop at a scenic restaurant.

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Krischem

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5 reviews

3 attraction reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Customizable tour to your every need”

Reviewed 26 May 2013 via mobile

My husband and I went on a hike with Rene in May 2013. We were looking forward to the experience especially with his great email communication leading up to the day. While the fog was heavy and we had to change our original trip, Rene made sure that we saw everything we planned and customized the tour to our need.... More

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Many thanks for being troopers and being flexible to do the Swiss Path hike. Getting snowed on wasn't something on the plan but you took it all in stride. Also the gulping down of lunch and sprinting to make the Lake Lucerne boat was something we also didn't plan but made it on board too. Wishing you super great memories... More

Nickawicka

Chicago, Illinois

1 review

“Amazing Day in the Pre-Alps!”

Reviewed 24 May 2013

It was our first trip to Switzerland, and we knew we wanted to experience the Alps in the limited time we had! We researched and booked ECHO Trails before we arrived, so we knew we were only taking a chance on the weather. I'm so happy to say that everything was perfect. Renè met us at the train station, where... More

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Our hike together was one of the nicest days in May so your Lucerne, Swiss trip planning was right on! We all saw the armada of Swiss boats on Lake Lucerne from our perch on Mt. Rigi. I later learned this show of all the Lake Lucerne boats was to showcase one of the renovated "paddle steamers" that was put... More

MikeS2222

Melbourne, Australia

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6 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

3 helpful votes

“The Best Experience You Will Ever Have”

Reviewed 23 May 2013

My wife and I went to Lucerne as part of our Europe trip and the one thing we wanted to do more than any other way go hiking in the Swiss Alps. Echo trails was the highest rated guide on trip advisor so we booked in and IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Two things make this hike so special - 1... More

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Helen Y

Agnes Water, Australia

1 review

“Hiking in the Snow”

Reviewed 17 February 2013

I am from Australia visiting my daughter and son-in-law and awaiting the birth of my grandchild. My daughter suggested I visit Lucerne and as she knows how much I love to walk helped me find a guided winter hike to Mt Rigi. With Renè for my guide and a perfect day we set off first by train, then cog train,... More

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Helen, The Winter Guided Mt. Rig tour was designed for people just like you. It's great to know you enjoyed the various tour segments as much as I enjoyed putting this tour together. Wishing you continued happiness in your Sun & Sea "down under" home. With best Swiss regards, Rene More

lukasoritzel

Lucerne, Switzerland

1 review

“Lucerne hikes as well for your kids attractive”

Reviewed 1 December 2012

Before the Swiss winter hit we had the chance to join a cool hike with the specialists from Echo-Trails Lucerne. For our daughter Kira it was a first to hike for a longer time. But she did enjoy it to 100%. At any corner the team of Echo Trails could show her something of interest, Animals from large to small,... More

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Brianna V

Costa Mesa, California

1 review

“Hiking the Alps”

Reviewed 20 November 2012

This summer my friend and I had the most amazing opportunity to hike the Swiss Alps. We found out about Echo Trails guided tours through the Alps, and coming from California we did not know much about the intimate details of the Alps or how to get around. Our tour guide, Rene, met us at the Lucerne train station and... More

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Dear Bri, It's nice to hear from a Californian. Thank you for taking time to provide your trip comments. It was a real pleasure to meet you this summer and wish you all the success in the pursuit of your dreams. More

Tyson H

Monroe

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3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Incredible Experience with Echo Trails”

Reviewed 2 November 2012

Had an incredible time in the Swiss Alps with Echo Trails. Rene was a fantastic host and guide. Couldn't imagine a better trip.

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Fiona S

Toronto, Canada

1 review

“Wonderful hiking experience in Lucerne”

Reviewed 27 October 2012

Last week I had the pleasure of having Rene guide me up Mount Pilatus, just outside of Lucerne. It was a wonderful day that I won't soon forget. I only had a day to spend in Lucerne and knew that I wanted to spend that day hiking, but didn't know much about the logistics of organizing it. Thus, I wanted... More

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CarrieDH

Monroe, Washington, United States

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3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

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“The Swiss Experience”

Reviewed 24 October 2012

Led by an English-speaking guide with rich Swiss family heritage we were treated to the true Swiss experience...the journey began in the quaint, magnificent town of Engelberg where we took a local bus to the base of Furenalp mountain. After riding a cable car up the side of the mountain we took in some local eats...the most delicious, body-warming bowl... More

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Giles G

Seattle, Washington

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7 reviews

4 attraction reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

“Fun and activities at our preferred pace”

Reviewed 19 October 2012

We spent 2 days with Echo Trails and found Rene to be a most flexible and knowledgeable guide. Our group of 7 friends enjoyed downtime, hiking, friendly locals, relaxed meals, torchlight night walks, and plenty of fun thanks to Echo Trails and the Engelberg area tour experts. I would recommend Echo Trails to anyone who wants to experience Lucerne or... More