Some hikes are memorable because they constantly change along the way.
This hike from Klewenalp to Musenalp and Niederrickenbach, in the heart of the Swiss Alps, was exactly like that: a trail that began in deep snow with snowshoes and ended among rocky sections that felt almost like a small climb.

That contrast is what made the experience so memorable.

✨ Hike details

• Distance: 12.38 km
• Duration: 3h 30m
• Elevation gain: 530 m
• Area: Klewenalp – Musenalp – Niederrickenbach

Terrain: snow with snowshoes at the beginning, rocky and steeper sections toward the end.

Practical tips for this hike

• Bring snowshoes if there is snow
• Use trekking poles
• Wear hiking boots with good grip
• Check trail and weather conditions
• Take time to enjoy the views

🥾 When to do this hike

This trail can look very different depending on the season.

Winter / early spring

• many areas are covered in snow
• snowshoes may be necessary
• the atmosphere is quiet and wild

However, it requires more attention to trail conditions.

Summer / autumn

• trails are free of snow
• the terrain is more stable
• alpine meadows are at their greenest

This is probably the best time if you want to hike without winter equipment.

How to get to Klewenalp

Klewenalp is one of the most beautiful starting points for hikes above Lake Lucerne and is easy to reach. The most common way to get there is by taking the cable car from Beckenried, which quickly brings you from lake level up to the Klewenalp plateau.

Options to get there

🚠 Cable car

• Departure: Beckenried
• Arrival: Klewenalp
• Duration: about 10 minutes

🚗 By car

• Drive to Beckenried
• Parking available near the cable car station

🚆 Public transport

• Train to Stans or Lucerne
• Bus to Beckenried
• Cable car to Klewenalp

Even the cable car ride offers incredible views over the lake and surrounding mountains.

Have you ever done a hike that completely changes along the way?

If you enjoy discovering trails that surprise you with every step, this hike between Klewenalp and Musenalp is definitely one to add to your list.