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Mount Pilatus Introduction If you’re looking to shout from the mountaintops, Mount Pilatus may be your answer. This is the world's steepest cogwheel railway, The highlight of the tour is the magnificent view from 7,000 feet above sea level. At the summit, you’ll see over 70 peaks and five different lakes. The world’s steepest cogwheel railway operates from May to November (depending on snow conditions). However you can still visit the top of Mt. Pilatus via the panoramic gondolas and the aerial cable cars that continuously operate from Kriens to Pilatus Kulm during the entire winter. Welcome to Mount Pilatus, Lucerne's most outstanding attraction. A legendary mountain cloaked in mystery, Pilatus is rumoured to have been home to flying dragons. So close to Lucerne and so easy to reach by public transport, Mount Pilatus (2123 m altitude) is the perfect peak for everyone, large or small. 2 aerial cableways, 2 hotels, 7 restaurants, the world's steepest cowheel railway and Central Switzerland's biggest roap suspension park guarantee exciting excursions. All kinds of sports fans meet here to hike, climb, roller sledge, bike and sledge (6 km sledge run). Plus: events, attractions and fun galore!Pilatus attracts millions from around the world every year. Indian visitors love the panoramic 360° view of Switzerland from the peak. Look there! You can see Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau, Titlis and the other alps all in a line (73 peaks) and countless lakes. Below at your feet lies lovely Lake Lucerne, the quaint villages along its banks and of course, Lucerne city. There is so much to do at the top of Pilatus. Feast your eyes on the spectacular scenery. Climb up to any of the three peaks for different vistas. Enjoy vegetarian delights in the restaurants. Breathe in the pure mountain air. Take a short dragon flight from one peak to the other. Travel around and over Mount Pilatus by boat, the world's steepest cogwheel railway, aerial cableway and gondola cableway: a round trip for memorable golden moments, from May to mid-October! (Whole and half-day excursions) But it is not only this marvel of technology which visitors rave about. Lucerne's very own mountain has many enchanting aspects and on the "Golden Round Trip" the visitor sees all of them: Lake Lucerne from Lucerne to Alpnachstad - the world's steepest cogwheel train up to Pilatus Kulm (2,132 meters a.s.l.) - Alpine meadows, mountain brooks, rock cliffs and, who can tell, even ibexes and chamois, Alpine roses and gentian - the breathtaking panorama of the lakes of Central Switzerland, and of course the Alps - no less than 73 peaks! The visitor will also enjoy delicious local specialties, à-la-carte menus and international cuisine offered in Pilatus hotels and restaurants - and as a spectacular conclusion, a ride on the aerial cableway and panoramic gondola down to Kriens, from where Bus No. 1 takes you to Lucerne in about 15 minutes. A 48% gradient - a cogwheel train worthy of inclusion in the Guinness Book of World Records. Pilatus offers you a unique excursion with the world's steepest cogwheel railway (gradient 48%), spectacular cable car and modern panorama gondolas. Getting There How to get to the top? To come to Mount Pilatus, the Dragon Mountain you must first arrive in Lucerne (one hour train ride from Zurich), the train station is situated on the scenic lake Lucerne. Take the world's steepest cogwheel railway (48° Gradient) from Alpnachstad to the top of Mount Pilatus. It is a 30 minute journey through amazing alpine landscapes to the peak. (Alpnachstad is 20 minutes by train from Lucerne) How to come down? By thrilling rides on aerial cableway and panorama gondolas, arriving at Kriens, a nearby suburb of Lucerne. There you take the bus back to Lucerne. Alternatively you could travel from Kriens up to Mount Pilatus by panorama gondolas and aerial cableway and come down to Alpnachstad by the world's steepest cogwheel railway. Another suggestion, if you have the luxury of time, make a cruise by nostalgic lake steamer on Lake Lucerne from Lucerne city to Alpnachstad (90 minutes, lake cruise operating between May and October), before going up to Mount Pilatus. Remark From Alpnachstad the cogwheel railway operates between May till mid November (depending of snow conditions). From Kriens you can reach the top of Mount Pilatus all year around by panorama gondolas and aerial cableway. (Please check website www.pilatus.ch for detailed information.) Two hotels accommodate visitors on Mt. Pilatus. The nighttime breezes are replaced by a spectacular sunrise in the morning. Starry nights filled with dreams at 2,132 m above sea level: In the tranquility of the stunning mountain world your dreams come true: Nowhere do stars glitter brighter and are sunrises more spectacular than on Pilatus Kulm. Guests sleep soundly in the historic and romantic Hotel Pilatus Kulm (built 1890). It features 23 double rooms with functional decor or in Hotel Bellevue (built 1960), which is home to 28 comfortable double rooms. Culinary highlights Whether cozy and rustic or refined and exotic: On Mt. Pilatus even the most demanding palate will enjoy peak culinary experiences - be it on the Krienseregg (35 seats indoors, Stübli 20 seats), Fräkmüntegg (100 seats indoors) or in the various restaurants on Pilatus Kulm. Local specialties such as Rösti, grilled delicacies, Älplermagronen or cheese fondue, tasty à la carte menus or international cuisine. Attractions Highlights around Mount Pilatus:
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