Climbing Pilatus
Description:
Program: Trekking Pilatus Ascension!
Mount Pilatus is the most important alpine landmark in central Switzerland. This home mountain of Lucerne has a very dubious reputation - it was and is the source of terrible hurricanes and floods, a place where dragons and other evil forces lived. Climbing Pilatus until the late 18th century was forbidden under penalty of severe punishment. Legend has it that at the top is the tomb of Pontius Pilate, hence the name of the mountain.
Today, Pilatus is accessible to everyone – this is the most famous observation deck in Switzerland, offering breathtaking views of the lake, almost all of central Switzerland and the Alps. The top can be reached by the steepest geared railway in the world (road angle 48%) from Alpnachstad or in a gondola cable car from Kriens.
But no climb with the help of technology can compare with the conquest of Pilatus on foot! “Everyone is capable of many things, but unfortunately not everyone knows what he is capable of.” This will be the most unforgettable part of your trip to Switzerland. It only takes one day!
The trekking programme:
Option 1. Climbing from Krins to the top of Pilatus - 5 hours and 15 minutes. Altitude difference: Krins 420 m.o.m. - Pilatus 2106 m.o.m. Ascent - 1686 m. Cable car descent to Creens.
Option 2. Climbing to the top of Pilatus from the intermediate station Fräkmüntegg – 2 hours. Elevation difference: Fräkmüntegg 1480 m.o.m. - Pilatus 2106 m.o.m. The climb is 626 m. Cable car descent to Creens.
Conditions:
Serious ascent - requires good physical training. For a tour with steep climbs, mountain boots are needed. The conductor will provide participants with trekking sticks and light backpacks.