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For ease of description, the following symbols are used (see Practical information):
R sign: Yellow sign with hiker pictogram
W sign: Sign or diamond with the annotation Wanderweg
Sign No. 3: Yellow multi-directional sign with green sticker No. 3
The starting point for this stage is on Weinmark square, next to the Altstadt Krone hotel in Lucerne's historic city centre.
(S) Head south and take the small street that joins Kramgasse. Cross the bridge over the Reuss and join Bahnhofstrasse. Head south-west, cross Hirschegraben Strasse and follow Klosterstrasse, which ends at a bridge over the railway line. Turn south onto Bruschmattstrasse, then Berglistrasse until you reach the start of a path on the right.
(1) Turn right, following the sign for Panneau W, and you will soon reach a sign marked No. 3.
(2) Continue climbing on trail No. 3, which gains a little altitude through the woods. You will come out in a residential area at Steinhofhalde Strasse (elevation 540 and sign No. 3).
(3) Leave trail No. 3, which heads north-west. Head south-west and take Steinhofhalde Strasse. At the crossroads, keep heading south-west towards Kriens. Continue to the end of Dattenbergstrasse.
(4) Go down the steps to Rue Amlehnhalde, turn right and then leave the road on the right at the bend to cross a vineyard. Follow the W signs south-west through a series of lanes, then turn left and join the track that runs alongside Bellpark. You will then rejoin Luzernerstrasse. Turn right into this street and cross at the traffic lights at the church square (St. Gallus Church is overlooking on the left).
(5) Climb the stairs leading to the square in front of the Galluskirche, go around the cemetery on the right and go to the station for the first section of the Pilatus.
(6) With your back to the station, continue along the road that winds southwards and passes under the cabins three times. At the end of the road, take the path on the left (signposted W). Continue through the woods, alternating between the path and a small road, always following the W signs. You will reach elevation 788 and a sign indicating Krienseregg, 40 minutes away.
(7) Continue along the obvious path, which passes under the cable cars several times, until you reach a crossroads at the foot of the Kienseregg station.
(8) Leave the access to the Krienseregg station on your left and descend towards the playgrounds. At the first crossroads, take the path furthest to the left and you will quickly reach a viewpoint and picnic tables.
(9) Head south-east, staying below the ridge on an almost flat path until you cross a small road and see a sign for Fräkmüntegg 1h10 min.
(10) Keep an eye out for the yellow diamonds and signs for Fräkmüntegg. Turn right at the Schwandhütte. The trail becomes less comfortable, with numerous tree roots slowing your progress. Follow the ridge south-east to Bielilücke (1372 m) and then reach a small pass with a picnic table.
(11) After a short but steep descent, head towards the access road to the Fräkmüntegg station (E).
Take the cable car to Mount Pilatus to reach the Pilatus Kulm hotel, where you will spend the night.
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