3 Days Central Switzerland Guided Hike in Pilatus Rigi

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5 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the stunning beauty of Central Switzerland on this guided hiking trip, perfect for beginners. Base yourself in a cozy hotel in Lucerne while embarking on three exciting day hikes to iconic locations like Mount Rigi and Mount Pilatus. Experience breathtaking views from the summit. This hiking trip is suitable for beginners as we will shorten long hikes by taking trains, gondolas and cogwheel trains.

- Guided hike suitable for beginners with prior hiking experience
- Three day trips to Mount Rigi, Mount Pilatus, and a Swiss Alpine Club hut
- Comfortable accommodation in Lucerne with breakfast included
- Small group size (4-10 people) ensures personalized attention from your guide

What's Included

4 x Lodging in 3 Star Hotel in Lucerne
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
cogwheel train ride to Ämsigen (Pilatus), gondola ride Pilatus Summit – Kriens, train ride Pilatus Kaltbad – Pilatus Kulm – Vitznau, all train tickets to get to our hiking destinations on Day 2 - 4

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet you in the hotel lobby and the person meeting you will wear a company shirt.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Travel to Lucerne

    1 stop
  • 1
    Lucerne

    Travel to Lucerne and spend the afternoon exploring the town at your own pace.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Cogwheel Train and Hike to Pilatus Summit

    1 stop
  • 2
    Pilatus Luzern

    Meet your guide and the rest of the group and take a train ride to Alpnachstad. After going up to the Pilatus middle station on the world’s steepest cogwheel train, we will hike to the Pilatus summit. From there we descend in a gondola to Kriens. Total hiking time: 2.5 – 3 hours Distance: 3.7 km / 2.3 mi Ascent: 710 m / 2,330 ft Descent: 5 m / 20 ft

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Hike to Sewen Hut

    1 stop
  • 3
    Sustenpass

    Today we will take the train and head towards the mountains. After a bus ride we will hike to Sewen Hut, a Swiss Alpine Club Hut. Total hiking time: 3.5 – 4 hours Distance: 7.6 km / 4.7 mi Ascent: 640 m / 2,100 ft Descent: 940 m / 3,080 ft

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Hike Weggis - Rigi

    1 stop
  • 4
    Mount Rigi

    After a train ride to Weggis we will partially follow the Mark Twain path up to Rigi Kaltbad (described in Mark Twains book “A Tramp abroad”). From Rigi Kaltbad a train will take us up to the Rigi Kulm summit and later down the mountain. Total hiking time: 3 - 3.5 hours Distance: 7 km / 4.3 mi Ascent: 1,000 m / 3,280 ft Descent: 10 m / 30 ft

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Leave Lucerne

    1 stop
  • 5
    Lucerne

    After breakfast continue to your next destination in Switzerland or return home.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Sedolina Swiss Travel LLC

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Multi-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Rail Tours
Gondola Cruises
Water Tours
Small Group

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