View of Mount Pilatus

Mount Pilatus

Mountain with world steepest cogwheel railway.

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Admission Ticket

€72 Golden Round Trip

Best Time to Visit

June-Sept; 8:30am train

Overview

2,128m. Pilatus Railway 1889, steepest at 48% gradient. Legend of Pontius Pilate ghost.

Local Insider Tips

1

Book Golden Round Trip (€72)

2

Take first train 8:30am

3

Walk Drachenweg 1.5km

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Better than Rigi?

Pilatus dramatic; Rigi cheaper.

Q:Winter?

Cogwheel May-Nov only.

Location Details

CityLucerne
Rating
4.7 / 5.0

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