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description: "Mount Pilatus, Lucerne's local mountain, is one of the most popular destinations in Central Switzerland. From Lucerne, there is a legendary Pilatus Golden Round Trip by boat, funicular, and cable car."
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# Pilatus Golden Round Trip – A perfect excursion from Lucerne

> Pilatus is Lucerne's iconic local mountain in Central Switzerland, and the legendary Golden Round Trip combines a lake boat, cogwheel railway, panoramic gondola, and cable car into a single memorable day excursion.

## What to do
- **Pilatus Golden Round Trip** — A circular day trip from Lucerne linking a lake boat ride, the world's steepest cogwheel railway, a panoramic gondola, and a cable car descent.