Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.73 km for 897 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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51 m

Pilatus Kulm Summit

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

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601 m

Natural rock arch Tomlinsweg

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707 m

View of Lake Lucerne from the Tomlishorn Trail

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Great views from the path when walking towards Tomlishorn.

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1.07 km

Natural Arch on Pilatus

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1.24 km

View of Mount Pilatus

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1.61 km

Tomlishorn Summit

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Beautiful vantage point, accessible in an easy and short ascent from the ridge trail from Pilatus in the direction of Widderfeld (which requires a head for heights).

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6.32 km

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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7.14 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.66 km

2.13 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.35 km

1.71 km

1.46 km

1.21 km

346 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,060 m)

Lowest point (1,550 m)

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Pilatus Kulm Summit – Tomlishorn Summit loop from Pilatus Kulm

Pilatus Kulm Summit

Natural rock arch Tomlinsweg

View of Lake Lucerne from the Tomlishorn Trail

Natural Arch on Pilatus

View of Mount Pilatus

Tomlishorn Summit

Final climb to Pilatus

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