Pilatus (mountain) facts for kids
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The iconic Pilatus above Lake Lucerne
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Tomlishorn |
| Elevation | 2,128.5 m (6,983 ft) |
| Prominence | 585 m (1,919 ft) |
| Isolation | 16.7 km (10.4 mi) |
| Parent peak | Brienzer Rothorn |
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 Pilatus
Location in Switzerland
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| Country | Switzerland |
| Cantons | Nidwalden and Obwalden |
| Parent range | Emmental Alps |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 14th century |
| Easiest route | Pilatus Railway (world's steepest cogwheel railway) |
Pilatus, also often referred to as Mount Pilatus, is a 2,129 metre high mountain overlooking Lucerne in Central Switzerland. It is on the border between the cantons of Lucerne, Nidwalden and Obwalden. The Pilatusbahn brings people close to the summit of the mountain at 2,073 metres and is the steepest cogwheel railway in the world.
Gallery
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View of Lucerne and Lake Lucerne from the summit.
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Pilatus seen from the southeast.
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Pilatusbahn on its way to the top.
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Images for kids
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Newest aerial cable car (called Dragon Ride) arriving at top station of Pilatus
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Pilatus mountain seen from Gisikon Root
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Pilatus and Lake Lucerne
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A view of the Hotel and Restaurant, the cog railway top station, and the Esel peak in the back
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A view from the mountain in winter (March 2006)
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A view from the cog-wheel railway
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View from Pilatus towards mount Rigi and Lake Lucerne
See also
In Spanish: Monte Pilatus para niños
