Hiking on Mount Pilatus

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Hiking for families, groups, alpine hikers and senior citizens

Everyone enjoys hiking Mt Pilatus. It is a fascinating journey of discovery. The paths range from easy to alpine, thus offering appropriate routes for experienced mountain hikers, families, schools, groups and nature lovers. Careful planning is always important before you get started: more

Important: In spring, various hiking trails on the Pilatus are still covered in snow. We recommend hiking to Pilatus Kulm only from mid-June. 

– The section of the Pilatus-Alpnachstad trail between Grossrüti and Chli Durren will remain closed until further notice. The reason is a rockfall.
– Also the «Gsäss» trail will remain closed until further notice.


Hiking

Offers

Various guided hikes are available in the Pilatus region. The highlight is the sunrise hike including breakfast on Pilatus Kulm. Other options are offered by the hiking trail associations Lucerne / Nidwalden / Obwalden. These hikes are usually free of charge and a membership is not required. 

Sunrise Hike

From darkness, through twilight, to a spectacular sunrise at 2132 metres above sea level.

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Bus Alpin

The Bus Alpin takes hikers from Alpnach Dorf to Alp Lütholdsmatt four times a day on selected dates. Reservations can be made via app. Seats are limited.

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Hiking

T1 Easy

Summer Hiking Trails

T2 Difficult

Hiking on the Pilatus

More information

The timetable for the mountain railways is here.
Webcams and information on open facilities at Pilatus Live.
An overview of all restaurants on the Pilatus.