Pilatus (mountain)
Pilatus, also often referred to as Mount Pilatus, is a 2,129 metre high mountain overlooking Lucerne in Central Switzerland. It is on the border between the cantons of Lucerne, Nidwalden and Obwalden. The Pilatusbahn brings people close to the summit of the mountain at 2,073 metres and is the steepest cogwheel railway in the world.
.jpg) The iconic Pilatus above Lake Lucerne | |
| Elevation | 2,128.5 m (6,983 ft) |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 585 m (1,919 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Brienzer Rothorn |
| Location | |
| Range | Emmental Alps |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 14th century |
| Easiest route | Pilatus Railway (world's steepest cogwheel railway) |
Gallery
View of Lucerne and Lake Lucerne from the summit.
Pilatus seen from the southeast.
Pilatusbahn on its way to the top.
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Pilatus (mountain) Media
Newest aerial cable car (called Dragon Ride) arriving at top station of Pilatus
Alphorn musicians play on summit, as a paraglider fades into the clouds
Pilatus mountain seen from Gisikon Root
Panoramic view towards Mythen
A view of the Hotel and Restaurant, the cog railway top station, and the Esel peak in the back
Mount Pilatus cableway from top of mountain
Ibex family near summit
A view from the cog-wheel railway
Church near top of Mount Pilatus
References
- ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Glaubenberg Pass (1,543 m).