Klimsenhorn Chapel – View of Lake Lucerne loop from Hergiswil NW
Klimsenhorn Chapel – View of Lake Lucerne loop from Hergiswil NW
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Klimsenhorn Chapel – View of Lake Lucerne loop from Hergiswil NW
07:20
13.4km
1,320m
Hiking
Hard hike. 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: April 15, 2026
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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 8.84 km for 1.06 km
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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4.95 km
Klimsenhorn
Highlight • Summit
I climbed the Klimenshorn from the Eigental. The path from Oberlauelen up to the Klimenshorn is quite steep and it is amazing how quickly you gain height as you climb. You do need a head for heights for the path, it is secured with chains in some places, you have to climb a staircase and climb some rocky passages with big steps or a little scrambling. When it is wet, these rocky passages in particular can be slippery. In front of the Klimenshorn near the chapel there is a beautiful fenced-in area that is often used for bivouacking, picnicking, or as a breather before the final ascent to the summit of Pilatus.
The path from Oberlauelen to the Klimsenhorn is in the shade in the morning and is therefore ideal for hot summer days. When there is snow, there is a high risk of avalanches due to the steep terrain and this should be avoided.
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5.11 km
Klimsenhorn Chapel
Highlight • Religious Site
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6.22 km
Pilatus Railway Kulm
Highlight • Summit
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6.45 km
Esel Summit
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8.70 km
View of Lake Lucerne
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10.9 km
Alpgschwänd Mountain Restaurant and Viewpoint
Highlight • Restaurant
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11.1 km
View of Lake Lucerne from Alpgeschwand
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13.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.73 km
2.62 km
1.85 km
155 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.87 km
2.45 km
2.41 km
1.90 km
389 m
324 m
< 100 m
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