[Genovesen]

4 January 2020 at 16:27:08 #824797

We are a group of 4 looking into a day trip from Zurich to Lucerne. We only have time for either Mt Rigi or Mt Pilatus. We will be arriving into Lucerne at 1:00. Which one would be best during this time of year and because of our afternoon arrival is it enough time?

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[Anna]

4 January 2020 at 17:40:25 #927353

Hi Genovesen,

Welcome to MySwissAlps!
That’s a tough choice. Each mountain can be done in one afternoon. I would recommend doing a bit of research on both mountains and see which one appeals most to your group. Here are the links:

• Rigi: http://www.myswissalps.com/rigi
• Pilatus: http://www.myswissalps.com/pilatus

You can use the SBB timetable (http://www.myswissalps.com/timetable) to plan your journey.

Hope that helps!

Regards,
Anna

[rockoyster]

4 January 2020 at 21:54:17 #927354

Be guided by the weather. It is not uncommon for Rigi to be clouded over while Pilatus is clear or vice versa.

Also watch the times for the last train/cable car down from the mountain. You can most likely do Pilatus quicker than Rigi although if you get a direct train from Zurich to Arth-Goldhau you can be at Rigi Kulm in just over an hour and a half.

[Genovesen]

5 January 2020 at 0:33:49 #927355

Thank you both so much! Great advice and tips. I’m so glad I joined this group. 🙂

[Slowpoke]

5 January 2020 at 0:40:49 #927356

Taken from the link on Pilatus, provided by Anna:

Dates of operation

You can reach Mount Pilatus all year round, but sometimes only one route is operational. The cogwheel train from Alpnachstad to the top operates from early or mid May to 15 November 2020. The cableway from Kriens to the top does not operate from 19 October to 6 November 2020. Please check again later for further dates.

Slowpoke

[Removed user]

5 January 2020 at 2:51:36 #927357

Thanks for the information, it helps!

[Removed user]

5 January 2020 at 2:52:07 #927358

Good point, thanks for the help!

[Removed user]

5 January 2020 at 12:43:14 #927359

Hello Raaj307,

I have attached weather cam links for both places for you:

• Mt.Rigi: http://www.rigi.ch/en/Webcams
• Mt.Pilatus: http://www.pilatus.ch/en/nc/live/

I also included a link-thread on Mt. Rigi versus Pilatus to help you decide:

• http://www.myswissalps.com/search?q=+rigi+versus+pilatus

Happy planning!

Best regards,

Suzanne

[Removed user]

5 January 2020 at 13:08:55 #927360

Awesome, thanks a lot