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Nidwalden
Hergiswil

Esel Summit – Pilatus Railway Kulm loop from Hergiswil NW

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Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Nidwalden
Hergiswil

Esel Summit – Pilatus Railway Kulm loop from Hergiswil NW

Hard

5.0

(1)

11

hikers

Esel Summit – Pilatus Railway Kulm loop from Hergiswil NW

07:13

12.3km

1,360m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 8.20 km for 1.79 km

Waypoints

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1

5.61 km

Rock Gallery on Mount Pilatus

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A great experience for visitors

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5.64 km

Pilatus Kulm Sun Terrace

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5.73 km

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5.96 km

Pilatus Railway

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There is a large crowd on weekends
pilatus.ch

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6.19 km

Esel Summit

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The donkey is at 2118.7 m above sea level. M. the most striking rock formation of Pilatus and closes the mountain range.

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6.37 km

Pilatus Railway Kulm

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Incredible views of the Swiss mountains, Lucerne and the Jura.

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6.51 km

Summit of Mount Pilatus

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Peak of Pilatus, accessible all year round by cable car. In summer you can also take the cog railway.

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7.40 km

View at 1,900 meters

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12.3 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.67 km

2.71 km

1.41 km

243 m

155 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

3.66 km

2.65 km

934 m

789 m

302 m

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