Summit of Mount Pilatus

Summit of Mount Pilatus

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Summit of Mount Pilatus

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Location: Hergiswil, Nidwalden, Zentralschweiz, Switzerland

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Frank - Wanderfotografie

January 6, 2024

Hiking

Peak of Pilatus, accessible all year round by cable car. In summer you can also take the cog railway.

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Bumble-Bee

September 23, 2022

Mountaineering

Great vantage point and resting point. The climb from Hergiswil is worthwhile and it's a little less crowded here than at the summit amusement park.

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September 2, 2019

Mountaineering

Chief (2105 m), one of the highlights of Pilate
Supposedly one of the most beautiful views of Switzerland

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Pilatus Railway Kulm – Matthorn Summit loop from Pilatus Kulm

3.93km

02:02

320m

310m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Pilatus Railway Kulm – Final climb to Pilatus loop from Pilatus Kulm

6.02km

02:47

430m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Pilatus Railway Kulm – Klimsenhorn Chapel loop from Pilatus Kulm

2.87km

01:24

220m

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 2,040 m

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Friday 30 October

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Fog is expected during your activity. Consider wearing some high-visibility clothing so you’re easier to see.

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Location: Hergiswil, Nidwalden, Zentralschweiz, Switzerland

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Summit of Mount Pilatus

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Pilatus Railway Kulm – Matthorn Summit loop from Pilatus Kulm

#2.

Pilatus Railway Kulm – Final climb to Pilatus loop from Pilatus Kulm

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Pilatus Railway Kulm – Klimsenhorn Chapel loop from Pilatus Kulm

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