Kompass Walking Map 116 Vierwaldstätter See, Luzern

The Kompass Wandelkaart 116 covers the Vierwaldstätter See and Luzern area. It’s a hiking map designed to guide you through trails, viewpoints and local terrain around Lake Lucerne. Published in German, it offers a clear overview for walkers exploring this Swiss region.

At a scale of 1:40 000, this folded map strikes a balance between detail and coverage, showing paths, elevation changes and key landmarks. Its compact format (20 × 12 × 1.4 cm) makes it easy to tuck into a daypack or jacket pocket so you can reference directions without adding bulk to your gear.

The scale means that 1 centimetre on the map equals 400 metres in reality, letting you estimate distances and travel times more accurately. Contour lines indicate changes in altitude, helping you judge how steep a climb or descent will be before setting out.