Pilatus Adventure Guide (36302en)

DISCOVER PILATUS KULM TOMLISHORN 7000 ft

2132 m

OBERHAUPT 2106 m

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HOTEL PILATUS-KULM > DRAGON PATH (VIA CHRIESILOCH) > HOTEL PILATUS-KULM Degree of difficulty: medium | Difference in altitude: 40 | Duration: 30 min. | Description: longer round-walk through the rock gallery. The only route for the north-south crossing.

ESEL 6953 ft

HOTEL PILATUS-KULM

TOMLISHORN 2132 m

HOTEL PILATUS-KULM > DRAGON PATH > HOTEL PILATUS -KULM Degree of difficulty: easy | Difference in altitude: 0 | Duration: 10 min. | Description: short round-walk through the 500 m rock gallery (Dragon Path). Wheelchair compatible.

OBERHAUPT 6913 ft

CHRIESILOCH

PILATUS KULM

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GOLDEN ROUND TRIP Lucerne–Alpnachstad Alpnachstad – Lucerne

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HOTEL PILATUS-KULM > OBERHAUPT Degree of difficulty: easy | Difference in altitude: 40 | Duration: 10 min. | Description: spectacular 360° panorama: Alp massif (Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau), Black Forest, Säntis. Views of six lakes.

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HOTEL PILATUS-KULM > ESEL Degree of difficulty: medium | Difference in altitude: 50 | Duration: 10 min. | Description: spectacular 360° panorama: Alp massif, Black Forest, Säntis. Views of six lakes.

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HOTEL PILATUS-KULM > TOMLISHORN Degree of difficulty: medium | Differenc e in altitude: 60 | Duration: 35 min. | Description: «Echoloch» (echo hole) after 10 minutes. Footpath to highest point on Mount Pilatus. Waymarked/interpreted flower trail.

HOTEL BELLEVUE

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CHRIESILOCH DRACHENWEG

SILVER ROUND TRIP

HOTEL BELLEVUE KlimsenhornKapelle

CAUTION: Keep to the waymarked paths.

Sturdy, waterproof footwear recommended!

Echoloch

Lucerne– Alpnachstad Alpnachstad – Lucerne

HOTEL PILATUS-KULM Fräkmüntegg – Pilatus Kulm 5 Min.

FRÄKMÜNTEGG 1416 m

WORLD’S STEEPEST COGWHEEL RAILWAY

PILATUS ROPE PARK

TOBOGGAN RUN

Fleimen-Tunnel

Pilu-Land

Esel-Tunnel Rosegg-Tunnel

Alpnachstad – Pilatus Kulm Pilatus Kulm– Alpnachstad

KRIENSEREGG 1026 m

Krienseregg – Fräkmüntegg 15 Min. 7000 ft

OBERHAUPT 6913 ft

ESEL 6953 ft

Kriens –

-LAND PILUKrienseregg

CHRIESILOCH

10 Min.

DRAGON PATH

Flower Trail

HOTEL BELLEVUE KlimsenhornKapelle

Echoloch

GETTING TO KRIENS/LUCERNE

Ämsigen 1359m

Fräkmüntegg – Pilatus Kulm 3,5 min.

FRÄKMÜNTEGG 4649 ft

Esel-Tunnel

Spycher-Tunnel

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT Train to Lucerne, then bus no. 1 Kriens to the «Linde Pilatus» stop (approx. 15 minutes), then 5-minute walk to the Kriens valley station.

KRIENSEREGG 3369 ft

Bus Nr. 1

Kriens – Krienseregg 10 min.

KRIENS

Ämsigen 4459 ft

Linde Pilatus

rlaken/Brünig

en Interlak Sarnen

Spycher-Tunnel Wolfort-Tunnel

Hergiswil

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Pilatus-Kulm 40 min.

Luzern 50 – 90 Min. hstad

Alpnac A8

Bern/Interlaken/Brünig

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Luzern 20 min.

Hergiswil

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Kastanienbaum

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Fräkmüntegg–Krienseregg–Kriens Kriens–Krienseregg–Fräkmüntegg

30 min.

Bus

Nr. 1gondolas as far as the treeline.

Enjoy the trip from panorama Steg Nr. 2

Schwanenplatz

Alpnachstad 50– 90 Min.

Bus no. 1

St.Niklausen Pier no. 2

Schwanenplatz

Valley station–Kriens busVerkehrshaus station Kriens bus station–valley station

5–10 min.

5–10 min.

Alpnachstad 50– 90 min.

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St.Niklausen Kastanienbaum

Swiss Museum of Transport

Luzern 50 –S 90 min.

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Stansstad Stansstad

Tel. +41 (0)41 329 11 11 Fax +41 (0)41 329 11 12 info@pilatus.ch www.pilatus.ch

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PANORAMA GONDOLAS

WAYMARKED FOOTPATH IN KRIENS

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Alpnachstad 20 min.

A L P N A C H E R

PILATUS-BAHNEN AG Schlossweg 1 CH-6010 Kriens/Luzern Switzerland

LUZERN

Luzern s Krien

Bus no. 1

ALPNACHSTAD

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT By train to Lucerne then on to Alpnachstad station. Alternatively, take the boat from Lucerne (pier no. 2) to Alpnachstad (50–90 minutes).

Bus no. 1 Luzern – Kriens 15 min.

Zürich/Bern/Basel

hstad Alpnac

BY CAR OR COACH A8 motorway following signs for Sarnen/Interlaken; take «Alpnachstad» exit.

Kriens Station – bus stop 5 min.

Alpnachstad 20 Min.

Luzern 20 Min.

3,5 min.

n Luzer s Krien

4500 ft

Pilatus-Kulm 40 Min.

Bus Nr. 1

Zürich/Bern/Basel

Wolfort-Tunnel

GETTING TO ALPNACHSTAD AND THE WORLD’S STEEPEST COGWHEEL RAILWAY

Kriens Bus – Station 5 Min.

Enjoy a smooth trip on the aerial cableway over steep chasms.

Krienseregg – Fräkmüntegg 15 min.

Rosegg-Tunnel

ALPNACHSTAD

AERIAL CABLEWAY «DRAGON RIDE» Pilatus Kulm–Fräkmüntegg Luzern – Kriens Fräkmüntegg –Pilatus 15 Kulm Min. Linde Pilatus

Klimsenhorn

Fleimen-Tunnel

BY CAR OR COACH A2 motorway following signs for Lucerne; take «Luzern Süd/Kriens» exit.

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KRIENS

HOTEL PILATUS-KULM MATTHORN 6701 ft

30 min.

40 min.

Experience an unique trip through meadows and rock faces on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway. It boasts a gradient of 48 %.

PILATUS KULM

TOMLISHORN 7000 ft

20 min.

Enjoyable train ride within sight of Lake Lucerne (Sarnen train; alight at Alpnachstad).

Pilatus Seilpark Sommer-Rodelbahn 1350 m Pilatus Tubing 60 m

Klimsenhorn

MATTHORN 2041 m

50–90 min.

Romantic boat trip along the shores of Lake Lucerne (departs pier no. 2 to Alpnachstad).

DRAGON PATH

ESEL 2118 m

Blumenpfad

Gotthard Lugano

Gotthard Lugano

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V I E R W A L D S T

DISABILITY-FRIENDLY SERVICE Here on Mount Pilatus, the visitor is king (or queen!). We are keen to do all we can to facilitate an unique alpine experience for our disabled visitors as well. Our cogwheel railway, panorama gondolas and aerial cableway are comfortable and disability-friendly. We recommend you to contact us prior to your intended date of arrival so that we can make all the necessary arrangements (tel. +41 (0)41 329 11 11).

The weatherproof Panorama Gallery links the Hotels Bellevue and Pilatus-Kulm.

2132 POSSIBILITIES ABOVE SEA LEVEL

The entirely renovated Hotel Pilatus-Kulm offers a blend of historical ambience and contemporary comfort.

HOTELS AND GASTRONOMY HISTORIC PILATUS-KULM MOUNTAIN HOTEL***S Dreams come true in the peace and quiet of this fascinating mountain setting: Nowhere are the stars brighter and the sunrises more spectacular than on Pilatus Kulm. Stay at this historic mountain hotel (built 1890) with its 27 spacious guest rooms and three suites.

HOTEL BELLEVUE – EXPERIENCE MAJESTIC VIEWS The panoramic views are truly amazing – no matter the weather or time of year, you won’t forget the experience in a hurry!

Our 19 double rooms are comfortably furnished and most have views of the Alps and Lucerne Bay. BELLEVUE SELF-SERVICE RESTAURANT This stylish self-service restaurant serves freshly prepared, typical Swiss and international fare.

PLEASURES OF THE PALATE Our restaurants on and around Mount Pilatus offer hearty, well-prepared fare and great-tasting snacks.

The cuisine of the Restaurant Queen Victoria features fresh, regional ingredients.

Mount Pilatus offers spectacular views of Lucerne Bay. PANORAMA GALLERY The Panorama Gallery features all-round glazing for uninterrupted views of the breathtaking mountains, Lake Lucerne and Lucerne itself. The venue is perfect for cocktail receptions, events and exhibitions.

SEMINARS AND BANQUETS Whether stylish banquets, exceptional seminars or unforgettable family celebrations: Hotel Pilatus-Kulm with its distinguished tradition offers you the ideal setting for events of whatever kind.

WORLD’S STEEPEST COGWHEEL RAILWAY For many people engineer Eduard Locher was crazy when he put forward the idea of building a railway up to Mount Pilatus in the 19th century. But the 4618 m long stretch of railway was opened in 1889 (steam operation until 1937) and with its 48 % gradient is still the steepest cogwheel railway in the world.

This was achieved by the brilliantly innovative construction of two horizontally revolving cogwheels.

GOLDEN ROUND TRIP From May to October experience the assorted delights of Lucerne’s landmark mountain courtesy of the Golden Round Trip – a half-day or whole-day excursion involving a boat trip, the cogwheel railway, the aerial cableway and panorama gondolas.

The ultra-modern Pilatus Business Centre is fully featured for seminars and stylish banquets.

FUN & ACTION Mount Pilatus is popular with sports devotees and fans of the great outdoors – all year round. Experience being part of a roping party in Central Switzerland’s biggest rope park, or enjoy the thrills of Switzerland’s longest summer toboggan run.

WALKING/HIKING Embark on a breathtaking voyage of discovery: put your best foot forward on trails offering everything from easy to alpine.

MYTHS & LEGENDS From time immemorial, the rugged cliffs high above Lucerne have been shrouded in mysterious myths and legends. People in the Middle Ages believed that a dragon with healing powers and spirits inhabited the rocky crevices. It was also said that the ancient Lake Pilatus harbored the restless soul of none other than the Roman Prefect, Pontius Pilate – now at peace. That explains why ascents of the Pilatus were forbidden for a very long time. Cursed be they, it was thought, who disturb the Pilatus!

FAUNA & FLORA The alpine ibex on Mount Pilatus are popular tourist attractions. There have been ibexes on the Pilatus for more than 40 years. The waymarked flower trail between Pilatus Kulm and Tomlishorn takes you past upwards of 100 flowers, all labeled.

A trip on Mount Pilatus involving the cogwheel railway or various cableways is an experience not to be missed.