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
What's included
4 x Lodging in 3 Star Hotel in Lucerne
Breakfast
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
What to expect
Day 1: Travel to Lucerne
Lucerne
4h
Travel to Lucerne and spend the afternoon exploring the town at your own pace.
Day 2: Cogwheel Train and Hike to Pilatus Summit
Pilatus Luzern
8h · Admission ticket 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
Day 3: Hike to Sewen Hut
Sustenpass
8h · Admission ticket 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
Day 4: Hike Weggis - Rigi
Mount Rigi
8h · Admission ticket 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
Day 5: Leave Lucerne
Lucerne
1h
After breakfast continue to your next destination in Switzerland or return home.
Meeting and pickup
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.
Additional information
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.
