DISCOVER KULM GOLDEN

TOMLISHORN HOTEL PILATUS-KULM > DRAGON PATH > HOTEL PILATUS-KULM ROUND TRIP 7000 ft Degree of difficulty: easy | Difference in altitude: 0 m | CHRIESILOCH OBERHAUPT 1 5 Duration: 10 min. | Description: short round-walk through the -Alpnachstad-Pilatus Kulm--Lucerne /2 - 1 day 6913 ft 2 3 500 m rock gallery (Dragon Path). Wheelchair compatible. ESEL After a romantic boat trip on follows the spectacular 6953 ft HOTEL PILATUS-KULM HOTEL PILATUS-KULM > DRAGON PATH (VIA CHRIESILOCH) > ride with the world‘s steepest cogwheel railway to Pilatus Kulm. DRAGON PATH 4 HOTEL PILATUS-KULM Riding down with the aerial cabelway «Dragon Ride» and the pano- Degree of difficulty: medium | Difference in altitude: 40 m | rama gondolas to Kriens, where you take bus Nr 1 back to Lucerne. Duration: 30 min. | Description: longer round-walk through the rock The Golden Round Trip can also be done the other way around. gallery. The only route for the north-south crossing. HOTEL BELLEVUE 3 2 5 HOTEL PILATUS-KULM > OBERHAUPT 1 4 Degree of difficulty: easy | Difference in altitude: 40 m | Duration: 10 min. | Description: spectacular 360° panorama: Alp massif (Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau), Black Forest, Säntis. Views of six lakes. SILVER HOTEL PILATUS-KULM > ESEL Degree of difficulty: medium | Difference in altitude: 50 m | ROUND TRIP Duration: 10 min. | Description: spectacular 360° panorama: Alp massif, Black Forest, Säntis. Views of six lakes. Lucerne-Alpnachstad-Pilatus Kulm-Kriens-Lucerne 3h+

HOTEL PILATUS-KULM > TOMLISHORN On the Silver Round Trip you take the train instead of the boat Degree of difficulty: medium | Difference in altitude: 60 m | from Lucerne. This round trip can also be done the other way Duration: 35 min. | Description: «Echoloch» (echo hole) after 10 minutes. around. CAUTION: Keep to the waymarked paths. Footpath to highest point on Mount Pilatus. Waymarked/interpreted Sturdy, waterproof footwear recommended! flower trail.

WORLD’S STEEPEST COGWHEEL RAILWAY

Alpnachstad – Pilatus Kulm 30 min. Pilatus Kulm – Alpnachstad 40 min.

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

PILATUS KULM 7000 ft

OBERHAUPT TOMLISHORN 6913 ft ESEL 7000 ft 6953 ft PILU-LAND CHRIESILOCH AERIAL CABLEWAY

Flower Trail DRAGON PATH HOTEL BELLEVUE «DRAGON RIDE»

Klimsenhorn- Kapelle Echoloch Klimsenhorn Fräkmüntegg –Pilatus Kulm 3,5 min. HOTEL PILATUS-KULM Pilatus Kulm–Fräkmüntegg Fräkmüntegg – MATTHORN Pilatus Kulm FRÄKMÜNTEGG 6701 ft 3,5 min. 4649 ft Enjoy a smooth trip on the aerial cableway over steep chasms.

Fleimen-Tunnel

Esel-Tunnel Krienseregg – KRIENSEREGG Fräkmüntegg 3369 ft Rosegg-Tunnel 15 min.

Kriens – PANORAMA 4500 ft Krienseregg 10 min. KRIENS Kriens Station – bus stop GONDOLAS 5 min. Bus no. 1 Luzern – Kriens Kriens, 15 min. Zentrum Pilatus Kriens–Krienseregg–Fräkmüntegg 30 min. Ämsigen Zurich// 4459 ft Fräkmüntegg–Krienseregg–Kriens Luzern Kriens Spycher-Tunnel Enjoy the trip with the panorama gondolas up to the treeline. Wolfort-Tunnel

Bus no. 1

Bus Alpnachstad no. 1 20 min. ALPNACHSTAD Schwanen- Pier no. 2 platz N H A LUCERNE Pilatus-Kulm B L Luzern A 40 min. T R 20 min. Z E N Alpnachstad 50–90 min.

Alpnachstad A8 St.Niklausen Swiss Museum of Transport Kastanienbaum Luzern Bern/Interlaken/Brünig 50–90 min.

A L P N A C H E R S E E

E S E E R V T T I E R W A L D S T Ä DISABILITY-FRIENDLY SERVICE Gotthard On Mount Pilatus the visitor is king (or queen!). We are keen to do all we can to enable an unique alpine experience for our dis- abled visitors as well. Our cogwheel railway, panorama gondolas and aerial cableway are comfortable and disability-friendly. We ask you to contact us prior to your intended date of arrival so that we can make all the necessary arrangements. Phone: +41 (0)41 329 11 11.

DEF2_PB_Erlebnisfuehrer_e.indd 1 29.11.16 17:57 Mount Pilatus Kulm offers spectacular views of 2132 POSSIBILITIES Lucerne Bay. ABOVE SEA LEVEL

HOTELS

HISTORIC PILATUS-KULM MOUNTAIN HOTEL***S Dreams come true in the peace and quiet of this fascinating moun- tain 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 Thanks to renovations, all 20 rooms have a new look. Modern elegance mixed with design classic, with a stunning view of the Alps and the lake Lucerne.

GASTRONOMY It feels like flying in the new With the world‘s steepest cogwheel railway À LA CARTE RESTAURANTS AT HOTEL PILATUS-KULM «Dragon Ride» aerial cableway. you climb more than 5‘300 feet. At Hotel Pilatus-Kulm you can find three à la carte restaurants «Queen Victoria», «Cheminée Saal» and «Dolenstübli» with local and international specialities.

RESTAURANTS ON MOUNT PILATUS The stylish self-service restaurant «Bellevue» with stunning views, the modern «Restaurant Fräkmüntegg», the family friendly «Restaurant Krienseregg» and the restored «Chalet» in - stad all serve typical Swiss cuisine.

PANORAMA GALLERY AND DRAGON SHOP 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. In the «Dragon Shop» you find everything from souvenirs to watches.

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. There are five rooms in different sizes available. The weatherproof Panorama Gallery connects The entirely renovated Hotel Pilatus-Kulm the Hotels Bellevue and Pilatus-Kulm. offers a blend of historical ambience and con- GETTING TO KRIENS/ temporary comfort. WORLD’S STEEPEST COGWHEEL RAILWAY LUCERNE AND THE For many people engineer Eduard Locher was crazy when he put forward the idea of building a railway up to Mount Pilatus Kulm PANORAMA GONDOLAS in the 19th century. But the 4618 m long stretch of railway was opened in 1889 (steam operation until 1937) and with its max. ADDRESS 48 % gradient is still the steepest cogwheel railway in the world. Schlossweg 1, 6010 Kriens This was achieved by the brilliantly innovative construction of two horizontally revolving cogwheels which is unique worldwide. BY CAR OR COACH A2 motorway following signs for Lucerne; GOLDEN ROUND TRIP take «Luzern Süd/Kriens» exit. Parking is available. From May to October experience the assorted delights of Lucerne’s landmark mountain courtesy of the Golden Round Trip – a half-day BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT or whole-day excursion involving a boat trip, the cogwheel railway, Train to Lucerne, then bus no. 1 direction Kriens till «Kriens, Zentrum the aerial cableway and panorama gondolas. Pilatus» (approx. 15 minutes), then 5-minute walk to the Kriens valley station. FUN & ACTION Mount Pilatus is popular with sports devotees and fans of the great outdoors – all year round. Experience being part of a roping GETTING TO party in Central ’s biggest rope park. On Krienseregg ALPNACHSTAD AND THE there is the PILU®-Land, a huge playground for kids. The ultra-modern Pilatus Business Centre is fully The cuisine of the Restaurant Queen Victoria WALKING / HIKING featured for seminars and stylish banquets. features fresh, regional ingredients. WORLD’S STEEPEST Embark on a breathtaking trip of discovery. Put your best foot COGWHEEL RAILWAY forward on trails offering everything from easy to alpine.

ADDRESS MYTHS & LEGENDS ABOUT THE DRAGON MOUNTAIN Brünigstrasse 2, 6053 Alpnachstad From time immemorial, the rugged cliffs high above Lucerne have been shrouded in mysterious myths and legends. People in the BY CAR OR COACH Middle Ages believed that a dragon with healing powers and spirits A8 motorway following signs for Sarnen/Interlaken; inhabited the rocky crevices. It was also said that the ancient take «Alpnachstad» exit. Parking is available. Lake Pilatus harbored the restless soul of none other than the Roman Prefect, Pontius Pilate – now at peace. That explains why BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT ascents of the Pilatus were forbidden for a very long time. Cursed Train to Lucerne, then on to Alpnachstad station. be they, it was thought, who disturb the Pilatus! On Pilatus Kulm Alternatively,take the boat from Lucerne (pier no. 2) you will find the dragon path, which brings you closer to the myths to Alpnachstad (50–90 minutes). and legends.

FAUNA & FLORA PILATUS-BAHNEN AG Tel. +41 (0)41 329 11 11 The alpine ibex on Mount Pilatus are popular tourist attractions. Schlossweg 1 Fax +41 (0)41 329 11 12 There have been ibexes on the Pilatus for more than 40 years. CH-6010 Kriens/Luzern [email protected] The waymarked flower trail between Pilatus Kulm and Tomlishorn Switzerland www.pilatus.ch takes you past upwards of 100 flowers, all labeled.

DEF2_PB_Erlebnisfuehrer_e.indd 2 29.11.16 17:57