Mount Pilatus Swiss Alps

Mount Pilatus is located above Lucerne, it is part of the Urner Alps. We took the world's steepest cogwheel railway to the top which was 7,000 feet. This was one of my favorite excursions. I am sure it was Colton's favorite too.

We went through the clouds and I was worried that the view would awful from the top but it was absolutely magnificent. It looks like the mountains are floating in the clouds. The guide said this was his 4th trip there this year and this was the best view he'd seen.

We took an aerial cableway down for about 5 minutes, it held several people. We then switched to the aerial gondolas which held 4 people each. The view was so beautiful. We all got a hat that was included with the excursion.


The view from the top.


This church was in the strangest place, just perched on the top of the mountain. I wonder how people get to it.


Corey


This was a hiking trail, it seems like it would have been easier to go straight up.


Paula and Erika


Colton. We climbed a lot of stairs to get to the highest peak.


This was a hotel and gift shop and where the train let us off.


Colton


Erika


Steven


The forest in the clouds.


Gondola ride down the mountain.