T3 - [CH] Pilatusgrat

16Nov Sat
09:40

 ZH HB/Gfellen bus stop

Organized by:  Botond Kovács-Nüszl
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Route

Pilatusgrat

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Description

Hoi hikers,


Are you ready for a challenging(?) ridge hike up to the Pilatus? Probably the last chance to do this year.

Additional motivation: Europe's highest Christmas market


More info: https://wandernohneende.blogspot.com/2019/09/pilatusgrat-gfellen-entlebuch-mittaggupfi-pilatus-kulm.html



Weather forecast: Sunny, quite mild. Pilatus Kulm


Note: This hike is not suitable for beginners. Spikes and headlamp are recommended!


How to get there:

Journey by public transport: ZH HB - Zug - Luzern - Entlebuch - Gfellen (bus)  (Need to change in Zug bc of construction works)

The train (S5 to Zug) departs at 07:39 from ZH HB.

Journey by car: Use gps. Note: This is not a round trip


Meeting point:
9:40 AM -  Gfellen bus stop

 
Hike:
  • The hike will last ca. 7-8 hours (or less, if you skip some downhill part) with a lot of viewpoints.
  • Short lunch break (Mittagessen) at the Mittaggüpfi.
  • The pace will be medium/fast (>= 555hm/h) with enough time to admire the landscape. In case you're not able to keep up with the pace, we might split up.
  • Acc. to the Pilatus webcam, the ridge is a bit snowy, but it seems doable (with spikes).
  • Skipping the downhill:
  •         If you want to skip the whole dowhnill, you can get the cable car/train down from Pilatus Kulm.
  •         If you want to skip some part of the dowhnill (ca. 440hm), you can get the cable car down from Alpgschwänd, then continue walking to Hergiswil.

Equipment:

  • Proper hiking boots, poles, spikes, snacks, enough water, headlamp, proper (warm) clothes acc. to the weather, sunscreen, good mood and fitness.

Standard Disclaimer:

This is not a guided tour, every individual is responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. It is your own responsibility to assess your fitness condition for this hike, to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes, etc.), insurance coverage and to check and evaluate the weather forecast. In case professional rescue services are required, you will be responsible for the costs.
The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant the accuracy of the description of the hike.
By joining the hike, you accept the terms explained above.
Please be aware that you join at your own risk.

Additional notes

  • The organizer is no professional guide. Participants are responsible for themselves, must do their own research about the route, and must be able to navigate by themselves (in case the groups split for some reason, for example).
  • Out of respect for the others, please be on time. If you happen to be late, contact the organizer.
  • If you have a No Show in your profile (= you did not show up to a hike you signed up to in the past), I may exclude you from the event.
  • Unjoining allowed until 12 hours before the start of the event. If you are unable to be join for whatever reason, contact the organizer.


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Comments
Martin 1 year ago
This is very nice Tour I didn't already twice but, please be careful on the Pilatus is already snow therefore your Hike can take muchmore time.
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Botond Kovács-Nüszl 1 year ago
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