Klimsenhorn

Klimsenhorn is a mountain peak that rises to 1907 meters in the Pilatus region of the Swiss Alps. The landscape around it features rocky terrain, alpine meadows, and wide views across neighboring mountain ranges.

The summit was developed in the 1860s with a hotel complex and neo-Gothic chapel at 1864 meters elevation. The hotel was demolished in 1967, but the chapel remained and has shaped the mountain ever since.

The mountain chapel is dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ, reflecting how climbers in this region have long viewed the summit as spiritually important. Visitors can see how alpine traditions have tied together nature and faith in this mountain landscape.

Access to the summit is via marked hiking trails that connect to neighboring peaks and can be steep in places. Good footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are important since conditions at higher elevations can change quickly.

The neo-Gothic chapel at the summit survived while the surrounding hotel was demolished, making it a rare example of how a single structure endured as others vanished. Today it stands as a solitary landmark that has transformed from being part of a larger complex into an independent shelter for climbers.

GPS coordinates: 46.98323,8.25012

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20