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Lueg viewpoint

Affoltern im Emmental, Switzerland

Views

A hilltop memorial with one of the widest views in the Emmental, from rolling farmland to the Bernese Alps. A narrow road climbs almost to the top.

Nearest town
Affoltern im Emmental, Switzerland
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
47.0850, 7.7060

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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FAQs

Where is Lueg viewpoint?

Lueg viewpoint is in Affoltern im Emmental, Switzerland, at GPS 47.0850, 7.7060. It is about 7 km from Burgdorf.

Can you camp near Lueg viewpoint?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Pferdehof-Leimern, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Lueg viewpoint?

Lueg viewpoint is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Emmental cheese country to Lake Lucerne.

What is there to see near Lueg viewpoint?

Places worth a stop nearby: Emmental Show Dairy (3 km), Hasle-Rüegsau wooden bridge (9 km), Bern Old Town (25 km) and Oberhofen Castle (39 km).

When is the best time to visit Lueg viewpoint?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)