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View of Lake Lucerne – Klimsenhorn Chapel loop from Kriens Mattenhof

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View of Lake Lucerne – Klimsenhorn Chapel loop from Kriens Mattenhof

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View of Lake Lucerne – Klimsenhorn Chapel loop from Kriens Mattenhof

10:52

25.5km

1,790m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 8.88 km for 1.06 km

After 14.4 km for 1.06 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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4.78 km

View of Lucerne and Lake Lucerne from the Pilatus Cable Car Trail

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Footpath below the gondola lift to Pilatus.

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7.45 km

Rocky Path with Mountain View

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You pass this on the way up, with beautiful views along the path.

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9.71 km

View of Lake Lucerne

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The steep and challenging path up to the Pilatus is worth it, with incredible views and depths. But only if there is no snow, otherwise it is too dangerous.

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10.7 km

Klimsenhorn Chapel

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Beautiful piece of earth!
If you make it uphill to here, the worst is behind you. It's still 40 minutes to Pilatus

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5

11.9 km

Pilatus Kulm Summit

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

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12.1 km

Head with a view of the Hotel Bellevue

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

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7

12.3 km

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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15.7 km

Mount Pilatus

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Pilate in all its beauty

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25.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

6.60 km

6.11 km

2.03 km

1.61 km

852 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

3.97 km

3.07 km

2.65 km

2.11 km

1.09 km

493 m

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Friday 22 May

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