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  • Mt Pilatus one side up from Kriens, Lucern.

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    near Kriens, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    Abhijit 0711
    Distance
    9.80mi
    Elevation +
    7231f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofMt Pilatus one side up from Kriens, Lucern. Photo ofMt Pilatus one side up from Kriens, Lucern. Photo ofMt Pilatus one side up from Kriens, Lucern.

    Mt Pilatus one side up with extensions. First half is slow since I had beginners with me for the hike till the first cable car ends. From there onwards it was steep, so advised them to take cable car. There is a bit of s...

  • Mount Pilatus

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    near Kriens, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    Leonardo Régnier
    Distance
    14.25mi
    Elevation +
    6795f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofMount Pilatus Photo ofMount Pilatus Photo ofMount Pilatus

    I started the trekking in the public parking that exists at the foot of the cable car station in Kriens, small village next to Lucern. My initial idea was to climb the whole mountain, hiking to the summit. But this was ...

  • Pilatus

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    near Kriens, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    RenaRanu
    Distance
    7.11mi
    Elevation +
    5420f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPilatus Photo ofPilatus Photo ofPilatus

    Pilatus from Kriens via Frägmüntegg and Klimsenhorn. Almost 1700 meters up in 3-4 hours. Challenging hike if done via the Gsässweg, that starts after Frägmuntegg. Trails are mostly easy, with some steep sections after F...

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    Natalia Aparicio

  • Vitznau Round Walk

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    near Vitznau, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    Felix6000
    Distance
    4.60mi
    Elevation +
    1808f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofVitznau Round Walk Photo ofVitznau Round Walk Photo ofVitznau Round Walk

    Good views on a nice day, there are lots of options to make it longer. Wouldn’t advise on a wet day due to lack of views but also there are quite a few waterfall crossings which are absolutely fine, but maybe not if rain...

    Vue magnifique! Merci pour votre partage qui m’a donné envie de suivre votre trajet. La montée est très raide mais sans ...
    NicoleDC

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  • Glaubenberg pass

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    near Hinterrotbach, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    rana lonnen
    Distance
    3.16mi
    Elevation +
    1309f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofGlaubenberg pass Photo ofGlaubenberg pass Photo ofGlaubenberg pass

    That’s what I call the healing power of nature! Spectacular loop trail at the heart of the fantastic landscape of the UNESCO biosphere Entelbuch and Obwalden. Not a difficult hike per se, but the terrain was very muddy ...

  • Sorenberg

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    near Oberflüehüttenboden, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    rana lonnen
    Distance
    3.61mi
    Elevation +
    522f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofSorenberg Photo ofSorenberg Photo ofSorenberg

    A wonderful panoramic walk starting from Sorenberg Dorf. The hike is easy, with doable climb, perfect for families and for short trips if you don’t have so much time. The route is on the sunny side with breath taking vie...

  • Rigi Kulm 1,797m, Switzerland

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    near Rigi Kaltbad, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    David Howells
    Distance
    4.62mi
    Elevation +
    1257f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofRigi Kulm 1,797m, Switzerland Photo ofRigi Kulm 1,797m, Switzerland Photo ofRigi Kulm 1,797m, Switzerland

    This is a stunning peak but an incredibly touristy one depending on your route. Having a late start we did it by the tourist route and got the funecular from Vitznau to Rigi Kaltblad over half way up the mountain. Pricey...

  • Switzerland: Kriens - Pilatus - Fräkmundtegg

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    near Kriens, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    AMS777
    Distance
    10.09mi
    Elevation +
    3281f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofSwitzerland: Kriens - Pilatus - Fräkmundtegg Photo ofSwitzerland: Kriens - Pilatus - Fräkmundtegg Photo ofSwitzerland: Kriens - Pilatus - Fräkmundtegg

    DATA - Route: loop, clockwise - Terrain: path, trail, mud - Length: 5:00 hours moving time, 16 km - Technical difficulty: easy most of the time, moderate a few parts - Physical difficulty: moderate - Elevation gain...

  • The high moor landscape at Langis

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    near Hinterrotbach, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    CRLH
    Distance
    3.16mi
    Elevation +
    292f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofThe high moor landscape at Langis Photo ofThe high moor landscape at Langis Photo ofThe high moor landscape at Langis

    We went on a delightful hike at Langis, through the largest moors in Switzerland, at the end of April. Half of the trail led us through swampy terrain and some parts were still covered in melting snow. Along the route, t...

  • Hike to Pilatus and then to Tomlishorn

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    near Kriens, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    UnhingedBeauty
    Distance
    16.06mi
    Elevation +
    7592f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofHike to Pilatus and then to Tomlishorn Photo ofHike to Pilatus and then to Tomlishorn Photo ofHike to Pilatus and then to Tomlishorn

    A bit of an extreme hike for the average hiker but well worth it. The day started a bit foggy and with low clouds as you can see in the pictures but it cleared in the late morning or noon. I don't recommend this hike if ...

  • Baldeggersee

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    near Baldegg, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    8.80mi
    Elevation +
    328f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofBaldeggersee Photo ofBaldeggersee Photo ofBaldeggersee

    Easy flat lake hike. Not much to it. (except for 3 sections on wet narrow single trails, rest can be cross skated. These sections can be easily avoided)

    Not really a hike, but a nice and easy sunday walk of about 3 hours.
    dchr1

  • Roundtrip Horw - Brunni (Hergiswil)

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    near Ennethorw, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    gigerk
    Distance
    6.84mi
    Elevation +
    1847f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofRoundtrip Horw - Brunni (Hergiswil) Photo ofRoundtrip Horw - Brunni (Hergiswil)

    Start in Horw (Ennethorw) and slowly ascend on the slopes of Pilatus up to Brunni. In fact to the valley station of the "Panoramabahn Zur Alpgschwänd". Return back to Horw on a slightly different route by enjoying stunni...

  • Hike: Horw to -Fräkmüntegg(Pilatus Mount) Switzerland

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    near Horw, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    Endrit Shatri
    Distance
    11.74mi
    Elevation +
    1942f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofHike: Horw to -Fräkmüntegg(Pilatus Mount) Switzerland Photo ofHike: Horw to -Fräkmüntegg(Pilatus Mount) Switzerland Photo ofHike: Horw to -Fräkmüntegg(Pilatus Mount) Switzerland

    We hiked from Horw to -Fräkmüntegg, mear Pilatus Mount, in the middle of the route we took the aerial Lift to ho up! The view is agazing in th whole trail, yoy will have panorama view of the Lake and it looks like in the...

  • Glaubenbergpass - Rickhobel

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    near Hinterrotbach, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    goartandkitchen
    Distance
    2.41mi
    Elevation +
    1283f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofGlaubenbergpass - Rickhobel Photo ofGlaubenbergpass - Rickhobel Photo ofGlaubenbergpass - Rickhobel

    he Glauenberg mire landscape, which is located between the district of Entlebuch, Lake Lungern and Lake Sarnen, covers an area of 130 square kilometres and is Switzerland’s biggest mire landscape. The area is an importan...

  • Kriens - Pilatus kulm - Alpnachstad

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    near Kriens, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    dimitristsiakos
    Distance
    12.80mi
    Elevation +
    6184f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofKriens - Pilatus kulm - Alpnachstad Photo ofKriens - Pilatus kulm - Alpnachstad Photo ofKriens - Pilatus kulm - Alpnachstad

    Beautiful hike starting from Kriens, following the signs to Pilatus kulm and finally reaching village Alpnachstad. This is a nice way of watching different landscapes when going and leaving from Pilatus kulm. The way...

  • Luthern Circular Walk

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    near Luthern, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    Felix6000
    Distance
    8.53mi
    Elevation +
    1929f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLuthern Circular Walk Photo ofLuthern Circular Walk Photo ofLuthern Circular Walk

    Lovely walk. A couple of steep parts but generally an easy trail. Although it was a little dusky on the day I did it, I believe on a clear day the view of the mountains would be spectacular.

  • Looking for paradise?

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    near Unterkienzen, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    katiroland
    Distance
    10.25mi
    Elevation +
    1916f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLooking for paradise? Photo ofLooking for paradise? Photo ofLooking for paradise?

    With another hour and a half you can reach Lucerne. In a way or another this is one of the most beautiful trails I have ever taken. Mostly recommended for spring and summer. A fine trail to do with the dog. A couple of s...

  • Trans Swiss Trail : Salwideli to Sachseln

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    near Sörenberg, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    Esther on Tour
    Distance
    18.36mi
    Elevation +
    2520f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTrans Swiss Trail : Salwideli to Sachseln Photo ofTrans Swiss Trail : Salwideli to Sachseln Photo ofTrans Swiss Trail : Salwideli to Sachseln

    Walked on 7th of May 2016 Difficult part before the Alpogler because of lots of snow... Path closed (and an alternative given, which I chose to ignore) on the way down to Giswil Just follow the signs "2", usually well...

  • Gorgeous but a lot longer than anticipated

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    near Rigi Kaltbad, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    Harry Klondike
    Distance
    10.52mi
    Elevation +
    3488f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofGorgeous but a lot longer than anticipated Photo ofGorgeous but a lot longer than anticipated Photo ofGorgeous but a lot longer than anticipated

    First part from Kulm to Staffel was very quiet. Last hour to staffel was a steep scrabble. After Staffel very nice and different views. Few restaurants open outside of the main train stations and it’s high season. Overal...

  • Reinach - Beromünster Roundtrip

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    near Pfeffikon, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    dchr1
    Distance
    10.02mi
    Elevation +
    879f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofReinach - Beromünster Roundtrip Photo ofReinach - Beromünster Roundtrip Photo ofReinach - Beromünster Roundtrip

    This is an approx. 16 km roundtrip to explore some of the Swiss midlands, crossing into canton Lucerne and back into Aargau. To get to the start/end point, one can come by train (Reinach station). Currently it is also po...

  • Looking for paradise? Version 2

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    near Unterkienzen, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    katiroland
    Distance
    12.25mi
    Elevation +
    2175f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofLooking for paradise? Version 2 Photo ofLooking for paradise? Version 2

    The longer version of the other trail, this time all the way to Lucerne. Quite challenging in its whole if you are not a regular hiker, but the views are worth every drop of sweat! P.s.: and don’t forget to go to the r...

  • SUIZA - Trans Swiss Trail - Etapa 16. De Sörenberg al Glaubenbüelenpass (1.611 m.), Jänzimatt, Alpoglen y Giswil

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    near Sörenberg, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    Distance
    11.84mi
    Elevation +
    2100f
    TrailRank
    86| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSUIZA - Trans Swiss Trail - Etapa 16. De Sörenberg al Glaubenbüelenpass (1.611 m.), Jänzimatt, Alpoglen y Giswil Photo ofSUIZA - Trans Swiss Trail - Etapa 16. De Sörenberg al Glaubenbüelenpass (1.611 m.), Jänzimatt, Alpoglen y Giswil Photo ofSUIZA - Trans Swiss Trail - Etapa 16. De Sörenberg al Glaubenbüelenpass (1.611 m.), Jänzimatt, Alpoglen y Giswil

    Etapa 16 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: SUIZA - Trans Swiss Trail - Etapa 15. De Schangnau a Kemmeriboden-Bad, Schneebärgli, Schneeberg, Salwiden y Sörenberg ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: SUIZA - Trans Swiss Trail - ...

    These photos show your great taste in choosing routes Certainly you choose all the routes with a lot of obsession that ...
    mehdi.tabibvand
    Espectacular ruta con esas maravillosas vistas y paisajes. Tiene de todo: pueblos, montañas, lagos, bosque... !Preciosa...
    ladylady
    Bonita ruta. Veo que has pillado ya un poco de nieve, y todavía es otoño. Saludos
    Arturo Ciorraga

  • Circuit of Vitznauerstock

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    near Vitznau, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    lucymaus
    Distance
    3.32mi
    Elevation +
    1171f
    TrailRank
    22

    Tour around the Vitznauerstock, one of the peaks on the southern edge of the Rigi group. The start can be reached by taking the cable car from Vitznau to Hinterbergen (runs 24hr) and the route ends at the Wissifluh-Vi...

  • SUIZA - Grenzpfad Napfbergland - Etapa 5a - De Marbach a Marbachegg, Wittenfärren y Kemmeribodenbad

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    near Marbach, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    Distance
    7.90mi
    Elevation +
    2579f
    TrailRank
    80| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSUIZA - Grenzpfad Napfbergland - Etapa 5a - De Marbach a Marbachegg, Wittenfärren y Kemmeribodenbad Photo ofSUIZA - Grenzpfad Napfbergland - Etapa 5a - De Marbach a Marbachegg, Wittenfärren y Kemmeribodenbad Photo ofSUIZA - Grenzpfad Napfbergland - Etapa 5a - De Marbach a Marbachegg, Wittenfärren y Kemmeribodenbad

    Etapa 5a ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: SUIZA - Grenzpfad Napfbergland - Etapa 4 - De Trubschachen a Chäserenegg, Wachthubel (1.415 m.) y Marbach ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: SUIZA - Grenzpfad Napfbergland - Etapa 5...

    Pablo, tremendo como pasas de la no nieve, a la nieve! que divertido! Me gustó la foto del mirador que se ven las mon...
    Jorditoms
    Preciosos valles. Vistas espectaculares
    Arturo Ciorraga

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