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Pilatus Dragon Trail – Pilatus Kulm Summit loop from Gärtli

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Obwalden
Alpnach

Pilatus Dragon Trail – Pilatus Kulm Summit loop from Gärtli

Hard

4.4

(5)

71

hikers

Pilatus Dragon Trail – Pilatus Kulm Summit loop from Gärtli

05:59

14.7km

1,010m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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872 m

Lütholdsmatt Mountain Inn

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Fantastic viewing terrace and very good Swiss cuisine. Ideal for refreshment after the tour. Thank you for the lovely stay and the friendly hospitality.

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6.83 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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6.95 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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7.20 km

Rock Gallery on Mount Pilatus

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A great experience for visitors

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7.23 km

Pilatus Kulm Sun Terrace

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Sun terrace in front of the hotel Pilatus Kulm

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7.55 km

Pilatus Kulm Summit

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

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7.60 km

Pilatus Railway

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There is a lot of demand on weekends
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14.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.73 km

4.01 km

1.22 km

695 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.52 km

2.49 km

1.95 km

1.31 km

1.04 km

370 m

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Highest point (2,040 m)

Lowest point (1,040 m)

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Saturday 18 April

13°C

3°C

65 %

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