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  • The Pilatus is a mountain massif south of Lucerne. The highest point is the Tomlishorn with an elevation of 2128 m above sea level.
    The Pilatus is a mountain massif south of Lucerne. The highest point is the Tomlishorn with an elevation of 2128 m above sea level. Photo: Tim Stief, @timstief / unsplash.com

Pilatus

You will remember your vacation at Pilatus for a long time. Find information about fantastic routes, attractions, typical accommodation, events, Accessibility and Dog-friendly hiking in our Travel Guide, where there is also space available for your own content about these mountains! Use the Route Planner to publish your best experiences so that they appear here.

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Hiking Trail · Luzern - Vierwaldstättersee
From Schwarzenberg via Eigenthal to Krienseregg
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.1 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 429 m
Descent 233 m

This varied and very attractive hike on the northern foot of the Pilatus offers lots of nature, blooming meadows, shady forests, and clear mountain ...

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Bicycle Rides · Canton of Nidwalden
Route around Lake Lucerne
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 67.7 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 432 m
Descent 432 m

This scenic bike route starts in Beckenried and goes via Stans, Lucerne, Küssnacht to Gersau. From Gersau you take the ferry back to Beckenried.  

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Hiking Trail · Luzern - Vierwaldstättersee
From Pilatus over Mittaggüpfi to Gfellen
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 13.4 km
Duration 5:45 h
Ascent 739 m
Descent 1,789 m

The ridge of Pilatus, which has entered legends with a dragon, measures almost ten kilometers. And the mountain also looks like a dragon's ridge ...

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from Jochen Ihle,   Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult
Distance 4.6 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 802 m
Descent 153 m

This route from Fräkmüntegg to Pilatus is very steep but offers a contrasting panorama. The path is also called Heitertannliweg. 

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Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 22.4 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 1,780 m
Descent 1,780 m

Long but easy circular route on the Lucerne local mountain Pilatus (T3). Particularly beautiful is the ridge hike from Tomlishorn to Mittaggüpfi.

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Hiking Trail · Luzern - Vierwaldstättersee
From Pilatus to Langis
Premium content Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 23.1 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 840 m
Descent 1,461 m

This long hike leads from the mountain station on the well-known panoramic mountain Pilatus to Langis on the Glaubenberg road. It is the first ...

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from Jochen Ihle,   Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Hiking Trail · Canton of Obwalden
Flower path at Pilatus
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 7.4 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 233 m
Descent 942 m

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

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Hiking Trail · Pilatus
From Pilatus to Matthorn
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 3.7 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 381 m
Descent 381 m

Opposite Pilatus Kulm, away from the tourist streams, you will find a completely different world. South of Lucerne's local mountain rises the ...

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Hiking Trail · Luzern - Vierwaldstättersee
From Ennethorw on Lake Lucerne to Fräkmüntegg
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 7 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 967 m
Descent 0 m

This ascent leads impressively along forest edges, across meadows and wetlands, higher up also through more forest with rich structures. 

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from Fredy Joss,   Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 18.5 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 533 m
Descent 2,148 m

The great traverse on the west ridge of Pilatus is a beautiful, varied, and strenuous hike. 

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  • June 06, 2026
    Günther Rackl 
    Wir einen Teil gefahren, sehr schön von Isleten hoch nach Seelisberg und Luzern… Tragepassage ab Bauen ca 300hm überwiegend gut gepflasterte Treppe.
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    Written June 06, 2026
  • May 25, 2026
    Chris S
    May 24, 2026
    Great trail. The ride up is all on roads, if you have an e-mtb then there are multiple good options for riding up on more interesting trails and paths. At the top enjoy a beautiful view of Pilatus all the way down to the lake. The start of the ride down was quite tough and we had to walk some parts but it quickly got better and we really enjoyed the ride down. Lots of switchbacks and technical riding over big stones. After 1000m descent you arrive at an asphalt road. The trail continues to the left but be warned that you soon get to a section where you have to walk down and then up next to a cliff. Probably for a couple of hundred meters. After that there is again a good trail but not sure if it’s worth it given the walking. If you’re tired when you get to the road, instead turn right and take the easy route back to Alpnach.
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    Written May 25, 2026
    Mountain Bike
    Pilatus II
  • March 02, 2025
    René Schwarz
    September 04, 2024
    Top Tour, einmal quer über Pilatus. Kondition und Bergerfahrung notwendig, da teilweise ausgesetzt und geklettert werden muss
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    Written March 02, 2025
    Mountain Hike
    Pilatus crisscross
  • January 14, 2025
    Túrázás Kirándulás 
    October 08, 2017
    One of my favourite tracks! It is in the TOP3 in Europe. You need good condition and weather. Save your power for this!
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    Photo: Túrázás Kirándulás, Community
    Photo: Túrázás Kirándulás, Community
    Photo: Túrázás Kirándulás, Community
    Photo: Túrázás Kirándulás, Community
    Photo: Túrázás Kirándulás, Community
    Written January 14, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Alpnaschstad - Pilatus
  • October 18, 2024
    claus Odermatt
    Super schöne Tour mit einer tollen Aussicht inklusive der Fahrt durch die Stadt in Luzern, welche ein wenig anstrengend ist auf Grund dem vielen Verkehr
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    Photo: claus Odermatt, Community
    Photo: claus Odermatt, Community
    Photo: claus Odermatt, Community
    Photo: claus Odermatt, Community
    Written October 18, 2024
  • August 15, 2024
    Perry Saputo 
    Did the course in reverse. A better alternative to the route going straight up Pilatus (less crowded, less rocky & smooth trail). Very hot day. It took me 3 hours.
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    Photo: Perry Saputo, Community
    Photo: Perry Saputo, Community
    Photo: Perry Saputo, Community
    Photo: Perry Saputo, Community
    Photo: Perry Saputo, Community
    Photo: Perry Saputo, Community
    Written August 15, 2024
  • April 14, 2024
    Roland M
    April 14, 2024
    Eine wirklich sehr schöne Rundtour mit einem 465HM 9% Climb. Malerische Optik und unterwegs gibt's viele Cafes und Restaurants. Einzig der Waldweg mit groben Steinen und zig Stufen hat bei der Tour gestört (hat auch die SPD Schuhplatten zerstört).
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    Photo: Roland M, Community
    Photo: Roland M, Community
    Photo: Roland M, Community
    Photo: Roland M, Community
    Photo: Roland M, Community
    Photo: Roland M, Community
    Photo: Roland M, Community
    Photo: Roland M, Community
    Photo: Roland M, Community
    Photo: Roland M, Community
    Photo: Roland M, Community
    Photo: Roland M, Community
    Photo: Roland M, Community
    Photo: Roland M, Community
    Photo: Roland M, Community
    Written April 14, 2024
  • October 22, 2023
    Juliane M
    October 03, 2023
    Besonders schön im Herbst, wenn sich die Heidelbeersträucher rot färben!
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    Photo: Juliane M, Community
    Photo: Juliane M, Community
    Photo: Juliane M, Community
    Photo: Juliane M, Community
    Photo: Juliane M, Community
    Written October 22, 2023
  • September 14, 2023
    Tamara Schneider
    September 14, 2023
    Atemberaubend und lohnend! Mit Biwaken auch gut machbar immer aufm Berg zu übernachten.
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    Photo: Tamara Schneider, Community
    Photo: Tamara Schneider, Community
    Photo: Tamara Schneider, Community
    Photo: Tamara Schneider, Community
    Written September 14, 2023
    Long Distance Hiking
    Tell-Trail
  • July 18, 2023
    Wolfgang B.
    July 18, 2023
    Die Axenstrasse ab Brunnen ist für Velos gesperrt. Wer sich den Busshuttle und das spätere Tragen sparen möchte nimmt die Autofähre von Gersau nach Beckenried.
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    Photo: Wolfgang B., Community
    Written July 18, 2023
  • June 18, 2023
    Alexander Z.
    June 09, 2023
    Eine schöne, aussichtsreiche Tour
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    Written June 18, 2023
  • June 12, 2022
    Gordon Julian Köhn
    June 12, 2022
    Tolle Tour für einen Tagesausflug! - Achtung >10km auf Bergstraße… dauert etwas als ungeübter bergfahrer… oben gibt es dann ein paar Parkplätze beim Luedolsmatt. Man kann auch noch etwas weiter hochfahren um dort zu parken. Parken ist gestattet auf dem Weideland( eigene gefahr) Tolle Aussicht sobald man über dem Wald ist! Nach dem Gipfel, kommt die Tripolihütte… an Sonntagen manchmal freiwillig/auf Kaffee kasse bewirtschaftet… suppe, und Getränke von den Wirten als Geste… Am Luetoldmatt selber ist ne bewirtschaftet huette
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    Written June 12, 2022
    Hiking Trail
    Mittaggüpfi Pilatus

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