Klewenalp Stockhütte is a small mountain resort near Lucerne, a good choice for families as it has two big playgrounds and a fun scooter ride down the mountain.

We typically do the trail that starts at Klewenalp, where you'll find a playground and marmot enclosure. The trail winds around the mountains, on a fairly easy wide dirt path, good for beginner hikers and families.

The trail ends at Stockhütte, where you'll find another playground, nice picnic area and restaurant. Here you can rent "Bike Boards" to ride 5 km down the mountain, adding more excitement to the day.

We particularly like this area in mid October, when many of the trees turn bright colors.

Trail: 2 h • 5.5 km • 70m up, 360m down
See trail map

Open: usually mid May thru October

Start: Beckenried-Klewenalp cable car: Kirchweg, 6375 Beckenried
End: Emmetten-Stockhütte gondola: Hinterhostattstrasse 4, 6376 Emmetten

More info: www.klewenalp.ch • webcams

• Learn more in my Klewenalp article.