3 Days Central Switzerland Guided Hike in Pilatus Rigi

Overview

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5 days

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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

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

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Day 1

Travel to Lucerne

Accommodations

3 Star Hotel in Lucerne

Lucerne

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

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Cogwheel Train and Hike to Pilatus Summit

Accommodations

3 Star Hotel Lucerne

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

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 Included

Day 3

Hike to Sewen Hut

Accommodations

3 Star Hotel Lucerne

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

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 Included

Day 4

Hike Weggis - Rigi

Accommodations

3 Star Hotel in Lucerne

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

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 Included

Day 5

Leave Lucerne

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Lucerne

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

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

4 x Lodging in 3 Star Hotel in Lucerne

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