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

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

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

02:51

6.21km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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124 m

Esel Peak (Mount Pilatus)

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241 m

Pilatus Kulm Summit

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Incredible views of the Swiss mountains, Lucerne and the Jura.

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330 m

Final climb to Pilatus

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A short but challenging path leads from Pilatus to the Matthorn, where we are rewarded with a brilliant view of the Sarneraa Valley.
The Matthorn is 2040 m high.

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1.39 km

View of Mount Pilatus Summit

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Great view of the last climb and the summit of Mount Pilatus.

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2.96 km

Mountain Stream Near Alpnachstad

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From Alpnachstad to Pilatus, 2/3 of the ascent is covered here. Ideal for a drinking break.

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5.63 km

Pilatus Dragon Trail

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Only accessible in summer, the paths are very busy on the weekends. But a really great view in good weather.

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5.76 km

Summit of Mount Pilatus

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

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5.91 km

Head with a view of the Hotel Bellevue

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When the weather is clear, you have a phenomenal view of the valley.

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6.21 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.24 km

1.82 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

1.95 km

1.12 km

434 m

289 m

116 m

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Highest point (2,040 m)

Lowest point (1,610 m)

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