Trailrunning
Your running adventure high above Lake Lucerne.
Mount Pilatus offers trailrunners of all levels spectacular routes with panoramic views of Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps. Whether you want to pick up the pace or simply discover nature on a run - here you will find freedom at every turn.
Trailrunning in detail
Trails
Running shoes on and off you go. Here are two trailruns we can recommend:
- Numerous steps and challenging climbs await you on the original route of the "Swiss Trailrun Pilatus". More Link opens in a new tab.
- The trail from Gfellen to Pilatus Kulm is just under 13 kilometres long and offers fantastic views of the Swiss Alps. More Link opens in a new tab.
Events
Swiss Trailrun Pilatus
The annual "Swiss Trailrun Pilatus" will take place on 14 June 2025. Around 500 runners take on the challenge of climbing the 1634 metres in altitude to Fräkmüntegg.
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Swiss Verticalrun Pilatus
Want to run directly from Alpnachstad to Pilatus? Then the "Swiss Verticalrun Pilatus" is just the thing for you. Thanks to permanently installed time tracking, you can tackle the challenge whenever you're ready.