Tell-Trail Stage 4: Lucerne - Pilatus - Stans

The starting point of the hike is the city of Lucerne. You take the bus to Kriens, where an idyllic hike through the Chrienser Hohwald awaits you. From Fräkmünt, the paths become rougher. You circle the Klimsenhorn and hike up countless switchbacks to Lucerne's local mountain, Pilatus. The steepest cogwheel railway in the world takes you back down to the valley at Alpnachstad. Finally, you hike to the stage town of Stans. 

Hiking time: approx. 8 hours | Distance: 10 km (without mountain railways) | Ascent: 1,650 m | Descent: 120 m (with mountain railways: 1984 m)