Pilatus: Summit Hike supported by Train and Gondola
ID: GYG1276850-1953327
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Ride the world’s steepest cogwheel train to the Pilatus middle station, then hike to the summit. Enjoy a gondola ride down to Kriens and opt for a stop at a high-ropes park.
Meet your guide and the rest of the group in Alpnachstad. After going up to the Pilatus middle station on the world’s steepest cogwheel train, hike to the Pilatus summit. We will take our time for this scenic but somewhat strenuous hike.
At the summit, get plenty of time to relax and explore. From there, descend in a gondola to Kriens. On the way down, you will have the option of a 2-hour stop at a high-ropes park should you want even more more adventure and have some energy left.
This tour will conclude in Kriens.
Highlights
- Ride the world’s steepest cogwheel train
- Take in stunning views as you hike to the summit of Mount Pilatus
- Burn plenty of calories hiking from the Pilatus middle station to the summit
- Opt for a stop at a high-ropes park on the gondola ride down
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The hike is scenic but somewhat strenuous
Total hiking time is 2.5 – 3 hours
Distance covered is 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Ascent is 710 m / 2,330 ft
Descent is 5 m / 20 ft
Alpnachstad: Tickets booth next to the Pilatus coghwheel train station
Your guide will be wearing a Sedolina shirt.
INCLUDED
- Cogwheel train ride from Alpnachstad to Pilatus middle station
- Guided hike to Pilatus summit
- Gondola ride from Pilatus summit to Kriens
NOT INCLUDED
- High-ropes park entry fee (visit is optional and subject to availability and weather)
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
