3 Days Central Switzerland Guided Hike in Pilatus Rigi

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Sedolina Swiss Travel LLC

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 4 x Lodging in 3 Star Hotel in Lucerne
Included: Breakfast
Included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): 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

Itinerary

Day 1 · Travel to Lucerne

Lucerne

4 hours

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

3 Star Hotel in Lucerne

Day 2 · Cogwheel Train and Hike to Pilatus Summit

Pilatus Luzern

8 hours Admission included

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

3 Star Hotel Lucerne

Day 3 · Hike to Sewen Hut

Sustenpass

8 hours Admission included

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

3 Star Hotel Lucerne

Day 4 · Hike Weggis - Rigi

Mount Rigi

8 hours Admission included

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

3 Star Hotel in Lucerne

Day 5 · Leave Lucerne

Lucerne

one hour

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Cancellation

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

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.