Pilatus Kulm zu Esel, Oberhaupt und Tomlishorn

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Pilatus Kulm zu Esel, Oberhaupt und Tomlishorn

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Pilatus Kulm zu Esel, Oberhaupt und Tomlishorn

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3.78km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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231 m

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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474 m

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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1.82 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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3.57 km

Esel Summit

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The donkey is at 2118.7 m above sea level. M. the most striking rock formation of Pilatus and closes the mountain range.

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3.78 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.47 km

636 m

582 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.47 km

670 m

636 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,060 m)

Lowest point (2,000 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 4 October

16°C

8°C

30 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

July 24, 2023,🇨🇭 Pilatus Felswanderweg zum Tömlishorn und auf den Esel 2160 m.ü.NN

Today we took the steepest cog railway in the world up to the Pilatus, Lucerne's local mountain. Unfortunately, the weather only allowed limited hikes, which is why we only walked the paths with railings. It was just too unstable and windy. But it was worth it! A breathtaking view (especially from the donkey summit) made you content and happy. We …

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August 10, 2023,🇨🇭 Pilatus, Runde zum Oberhaupt, Esel und Tomlinshorn

The pictures are not sorted, there were technical problems....

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July 23, 2026,Panorama am Bergmassiv Pilatus 🐾🚠🇨🇭🚡🐾

Today we decided to go back up to the Pilatus mountain massif. I was there a very, very long time ago and could hardly wait to experience the impressive landscape again.

The four hours we spent up there were entertaining and beautiful. We even saw ibexes.. It wasn't completely quiet, as many other visitors were there too, but that didn't …

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November 11, 2024,Vom Esel zum Tomlishorn und zrugg

Oh, it is a little tiring to climb a mountain in the sun every few days while the working population sits in the fog below.😁
And it was beautiful.🐞
The hike was neither long nor tiring, just wonderful.🏞️
From the Esel, the highest point of the Pilatus (2119m), it is not far (1.6km) to the Tomlishorn (2128m) and then of …

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October 30, 2024,1️⃣3️⃣5️⃣🇨🇭Auf's Tomlishorn vom Pilatus aus 30.10.2024

After a delicious breakfast, we set off with our stomachs full straight to the Tomlishorn before the day guests arrive on the mountain. Of the 25 hotel guests who were here last night, there is no danger of the mountain becoming overcrowded 😁
The path that runs along the mountain to the Tomlishorn offers many information signs about the plants …

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