We will leave from Alpnachstad and go up for 1'700m of ascent over 9.5km to Tomlishorn.
Lunch at Tomlishorn around 1.30pm - bring your own lunch there is no restaurant there, and some snacks
After lunch, we will continue towards Pilatus Kulm, and on the descent we can go to the Esel and the Matthorn (on spurs) depending on mood and stamina.
There is an "exit way" through the Pilatus Bahn in case of you don't feel like doing the descent, or want to go back earlier.
Hiking-buddies.com shows the way down to Alpnachstad as a T4.
This website shows the way down as T2 - https://www.bergwelten.com/t/w/25261?utm_medium=embed_tour&utm_source=Alpnachstad+-+%C3%84msigen+-+Pilatus+Kulm&utm_campaign=https://www.pilatus.ch/entdecken/wandern-am-pilatus
This is a long hike, we will be finished late in the afternoon.
YOU NEED TO HAVE DONE AT LEAST A T3 ON YOUR PROFILE TO PARTICIPATE
8:30 hours (without breaks)
Transportation: Laurence and I will be going by car we can pick-up 4 people in Berikon-Widen, AG
Otherwise I have indicated how to come by train from Zurich HB.
SLOW PACE: slow pace hike - 300 - 350m ascent per hour ; 1km per 30min
Weather: I dont know yet - so we might have to cancel the hike if the weather forecast is not good.
You Must Have: Proper hiking boots with a good grip, headlamp, warm clothes, rain cover, sun screen, at least 1,5L of water, and food for lunch and snacks along the way
I will create a temporary Whatsapp group for the event so we can coordinate ahead of the hike (in case weather forecast changes for the worst and we have to cancel)
Please Note: I am not a professional guide. Everybody is responsible for him/herself. Make yourself familiar with the route and its requirements. It's recommended to download the route (it can be found on this page) and bring a cell phone and first aid kit for emergencies.