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

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

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

02:47

6.02km

430m

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: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

33 m

Pilatus Railway Kulm

Highlight • Summit

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

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147 m

Final climb to Pilatus

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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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3

1.21 km

View of Mount Pilatus Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4

2.77 km

Mountain Stream Near Alpnachstad

Highlight • River

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

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5

5.45 km

Pilatus Dragon Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

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6

5.58 km

Summit of Mount Pilatus

Highlight • Summit

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

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7

5.72 km

Head with a view of the Hotel Bellevue

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6.02 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.06 km

1.82 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.11 km

1.95 km

1.12 km

376 m

347 m

116 m

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Highest point (2,040 m)

Lowest point (1,610 m)

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