Flower path at Pilatus

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Blick auf die Bergstation der Zahnradbahn, das Hotel-Restaurant Bellevue und das Hotel-Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm, im Hintergrund der Esel
Photo: Hartmut Wimmer, Outdooractive Editors

easy

Distance 7.4 km

2:30 h

233 m

942 m

2,128 m

1,359 m

The short hike takes us to three summits with the best views over Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Swiss mountain landscape.

Relaxed with the steepest cogwheel railway in the world up to the Pilatus plateau: The summits Esel and Oberhaupt are reachable on foot within minutes and offer spectacular views of the Lake Lucerne below and the almost endless ridge of the Pilatus massif. Numerous legends and stories surround Lucerne's local mountain, for example about a dragon living in the mountain. On the Dragon Trail, we follow this legend and enjoy the views offered by the rock-cut openings. Afterwards, we follow the flower path to the Tomlishorn. Along the way, there are flower signs providing information about the local flora – alpine plants are protected throughout the Pilatus area. The Tomlishorn, the third summit of our hike, is the highest point of Pilatus with a breathtaking panoramic view. Afterwards, we descend to the Ämsigen station.

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Author Hartmut Wimmer
True to the slogan “Only on new paths you leave visible traces” I am a passionate hiker and explorer. I love to be in the mountains, regardless of the activity. I am the founder and CEO of Outdooractive, thus turning my hobby into a career spending my whole time with my passion. By the way, we are always looking for people to join our team at Outdooractive, maybe you will find your future job here: https://outdooractive.jobs.personio.de/?language=en

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