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Mount Pilatus

Mountain-Hopping

Discover the mystical Mount Pilatus

Take the world’s steepest rack railway to the ‘Dragon Mountain’

Striking rock formations, legendary myths and spectacular views make Pilatus a popular destination. Even the journey up to Pilatus is spectacular: the world’s steepest rack railway takes you up to 2,128 metres above sea level – past sheer rock faces and dramatic alpine scenery. Those wishing to go even higher can climb to the summit or enjoy the sunset over Lake Lucerne. Discover the mystical experiences on Pilatus, combining stunning views with adventure.

Bookable Experiences that Take You to New Heights

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  • Pilatus-Bahnen: Luftseilbahn 'Dragon Ride'
    © Pilatus-Bahnen AG, Urs Wyss
    Pilatus | from Kriens
    Bookable online
    from CHF 30.00 p. p.
    Miscellaneous
    6000 Luzern
  • Pilatus Golden Round-Trip | from Lucerne
    Bookable online
    from CHF 57.50 p. p.
    Miscellaneous
    6000 Luzern
  • Tip Guided hike on Mount Pilatus with Swiss BBQ experience
    Bookable online
    from CHF 125.00 p. p.
    Family Offer
    Zentralstrasse 5, 6002 Luzern
  • Pilatus rope park
    from CHF 22.00 p. p.
    Animation
    Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens
  • Ibex safari on Pilatus Kulm
    Bookable online
    from CHF 230.00 p. p.
    Group Offer
    Pilatus Kulm, 6010 Kriens
  • Tree Tents on the Pilatus
    Bookable online
    from CHF 65.00 p. p.
    Individual offer
    Fräkmüntegg, 6010 Kriens

Hiking

  • Tip Fräkmüntegg - Ober Lauelen - Eigenthal
    5.41 km
    472 m
    1:30 h
    21 m
    Hike · easy
    6010 Kriens
  • © Pilatus-Bahnen AG
    Tip From Pilatus Kulm via the Flower Trail to Tomlishorn
    3.07 km
    122 m
    1:45 h
    122 m
    Hike · easy
    6010 Kriens
  • © Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
    Mittaggüpfi Pilatus
    11.16 km
    766 m
    4:05 h
    766 m
    Hike · medium
    6055 Alpnach
  • ©  Armin Ben Wurmser & Tina Gerber, Armin Ben Wurmser & Tina Gerber
    Alpnachstad - Renggpass - Fräkmüntegg
    7.83 km
    162 m
    3:30 h
    1,135 m
    Hike · medium
    6053 Alpnachstad
  • © Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
    Pilatus - (Matthorn) - Fräkmünt - Ämsigen
    9.76 km
    1,064 m
    3:23 h
    361 m
    Hike · medium
    6010 Kriens
  • From Kriens via Schauensee Castle to Krienseregg
    4.46 km
    17 m
    1:50 h
    539 m
    Hike · medium
    6010 Kriens
  • Fräkmüntegg - Renggpass - Stansstad
    9.75 km
    1,112 m
    3:20 h
    137 m
    Hike · medium
    6010 Kriens
  • Fräkmüntegg - Alp Gschwänd - Hergiswil
    6.88 km
    968 m
    2:10 h
    5 m
    Hike · medium
    6010 Kriens
  • Fräkmüntegg - Schwändelberg - Horw
    7.06 km
    970 m
    2:10 h
    10 m
    Hike · medium
    6010 Kriens
  • Fräkmüntegg - Lauelenegg - Höchberg - Eigenthalerhof
    5.22 km
    465 m
    1:40 h
    70 m
    Hike · easy
    6010 Kriens
  • Nidwalden Tourismus, Erika Schawalder | CC-BY
    From Krienseregg via Schönenboden to Fräkmüntegg on Mount Pilatus
    4.94 km
    30 m
    2:00 h
    397 m
    Hike · medium
    6010 Kriens
  • From Fräkmüntegg via Heitertannli Trail and Klimsen Saddle to Pilatus Kulm
    3.83 km
    142 m
    2:40 h
    797 m
    Hike · medium
    6010 Kriens
  • Krienseregg - Holderchäppeli
    5.81 km
    230 m
    1:40 h
    144 m
    Hike · easy
    6010 Kriens
  • From Kriens to Graustein and on to Krienseregg
    3.23 km
    2 m
    1:30 h
    509 m
    Hike · medium
    6010 Kriens
  • From Alpnachstad via Ämsigen to Pilatus Kulm
    7.72 km
    5:00 h
    1,628 m
    Hike · difficult
    6053 Alpnachstad
  • From Krienseregg to Alp Mülimäs and Fräkmüntegg
    3.46 km
    38 m
    1:30 h
    422 m
    Hike · medium
    6010 Kriens
  • Pilatus-Bahnen AG, Dominik Baumgartner | CC-BY-NC-ND
    Dragon path
    Adventure Trail
    Pilatus Kulm, 6010 Pilatus Kulm
  • Dragon moor
    Bog
    Krienseregg, 6010 Kriens

Activities

  • Pilatus Golden Round-Trip | from Lucerne
    Bookable online
    from CHF 57.50 p. p.
    Miscellaneous
    6000 Luzern
  • Silberne Rundfahrt
    Bookable online
    from CHF 47.10 p. p.
    Miscellaneous
    6000 Luzern
  • Tree Tents on the Pilatus
    Bookable online
    from CHF 65.00 p. p.
    Individual offer
    Fräkmüntegg, 6010 Kriens
  • Pilatus-Bahnen AG, Dominik Baumgartner | CC-BY-NC-ND
    Dragon path
    Adventure Trail
    Pilatus Kulm, 6010 Pilatus Kulm
  • Dragon World
    360° picture
    Pilatus Kulm, 6010 Pilatus Kulm
  • PILU rope park
    Rope park
    Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens
  • Dragon Glider
    Rope park
    Fräkmüntegg, 6010 Kriens
  • Treetop walk
    Adventure Trail
    Fräkmüntegg, 6010 Kriens
  • Dragon moor
    Bog
    Krienseregg, 6010 Kriens
  • Fräkigaudi toboggan run
    summer toboggan run
    Fräkmüntegg, 6010 Kriens
  • PILU-Land Krienseregg playground
    Playground
    6010 Kriens
  • Beat Brechbühl | Luzern Tourismus | CC-BY-ND
    Pilatus rope park
    Rope park
    Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens

Food

  • Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm
    Swiss cuisine, Grill/meat specialities, vegetarian, vegan, regional
    Restaurant
    Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens
  • Capricorn Bar
    other
    Bar
    Pilatus Kulm, 6010 Pilatus Kulm
  • Restaurant Bellevue
    Swiss cuisine, good bourgeois, vegetarian, Grill/meat specialities, regional
    Restaurant
    Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens
  • Panoramic grill
    Grill/meat specialities, good bourgeois
    snack
    Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens
  • PILATUS-BAHNEN AG, Urs Wyss Photography | CC-BY-ND
    Restaurant Fräkmüntegg
    Swiss cuisine, good bourgeois
    Mountain restaurant
    Fräkmüntegg, 6052 Hergiswil
  • Kiosk Drachenalp
    Grill/meat specialities, good bourgeois, vegetarian
    Grill
    Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens
  • Restaurant Krienseregg
    Swiss cuisine, italian
    Restaurant
    Krienseregg, 6010 Kriens
  • © Obwalden Tourismus
    Restaurant Chalet
    other
    Restaurant
    Bahnhofplatz 1, 6053 Alpnachstad

Accommodation

  • © swisshotel, aline krütli
    Hotel Pilatus-Kulm
    Hotel
    Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens
  • © swisshotel
    Hotel Bellevue, Pilatus
    Hotel
    Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens

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The dragons of Mount Pilatus

Deep within the rugged caves of Mount Pilatus, fearsome dragons are said to dwell. Their legends tell of eerie encounters, heroic battles and magical treasures..

 

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Guided hike up Mount Pilatus with barbecue experience

Experience spectacular views on this guided hike on Mount Pilatus, learn exciting facts about the flora and fauna of the Alps, and enjoy an authentic Swiss barbecue experience.

 

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