Mount Pilatus

Pilatus Mountain range is located on the border of the Swiss cantons of Obwalden, Lucerne and Nidwalden , near the city of Lucerne.

The beauty of the mountain nature here is complemented by many ancient legends, which makes traveling to the top of the more surprising. According to legend, the name of the mountain associated with the name of Pontius Pilate. There's another version - the top of the mountain is shrouded in clouds always that resembles a hat, and Pilatus in Latin means - "wearing a hat."

Mountain range is very popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Its top cable car. In the summer you can descend down the steepest in the world cog railway. At the top is an observation deck, there are all comfortable.

You can visit the sports park in winter open special routes for sledging or tobogganing. Flora and fauna of this area is very diverse. Among mountain scenery can be seen ibex or chamois.

Laid on the mountain several hiking trails, you should carefully prepare for a walk on the slopes of the weather changes often, special clothing in case of fog or rain should be at hand.