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title: "From Pilatus Kulm via the Flower Trail to Tomlishorn"
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description: "The Flower Trail on Mount Pilatus is a true natural gem. It leads from Pilatus Kulm to Tomlishorn (2,128 m) and invites hikers to discover a remarkable variety of alpine flowers in their natural habitat, from creamy white alpine anemones to bright blue gentians. Along the well secured panoramic path, information boards explain the different plant species, their colours and flowering seasons. Stunning views of the surrounding Alps turn the walk into a feast for the senses. With a bit of luck, ibex can be spotted in the early morning or evening, climbing gracefully along the rock faces. The Flower Trail is a project of Pro Pilatus, dedicated to preserving the Pilatus region."
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From Pilatus Kulm via the Flower Trail to Tomlishorn
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- 1.45 km long
- Difficulty: easy
- Condition: very easy
- Great panorama
- Hike

The Flower Trail links Pilatus Kulm and Tomlishorn, offering easy access to the alpine world. The secured path leads to the summit at 2,128 m.

The Flower Trail on Mount Pilatus is a true natural gem. It leads from Pilatus Kulm to Tomlishorn (2,128 m) and invites hikers to discover a remarkable variety of alpine flowers in their natural habitat, from creamy white alpine anemones to bright blue gentians. Along the well secured panoramic path, information boards explain the different plant species, their colours and flowering seasons. Stunning views of the surrounding Alps turn the walk into a feast for the senses. With a bit of luck, ibex can be spotted in the early morning or evening, climbing gracefully along the rock faces. The Flower Trail is a project of Pro Pilatus, dedicated to preserving the Pilatus region.

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- 0:40 h
- 1.45 km
- 94 m
- 25 m
- 2,038 m
- 2,128 m
- 90 m
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- Start: Pilatus-Kulm
- Destination: Tomlishorn

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Pavements

Asphalt (9%)

Path (91%)

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Equipment

Sturdy footwear, a rain jacket and sufficient drinking water are essential for every hike.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there****Getting to Kriens**
Motorway A2 towards Lucerne, exit Luzern Süd/Kriens. 

**Getting to Alpnachstad**
Motorway A8 towards Sarnen/Interlaken, exit Alpnachstad.

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**Parking**Parking is available at the valley stations of the Pilatus Railway in Kriens and Alpnachstad.

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**Public transportation****Getting to Kriens**
Take the train to Lucerne. From Lucerne station, take bus NFO 1 towards Obernau to Kriens, Busschleife, then change to bus NFB 15 towards Kriens to Pilatus Railways. From there, continue to Pilatus Kulm by cogwheel railway or by gondola and aerial cableway. 

**Getting to Alpnachstad**
From Lucerne station, take the S5 train to Alpnachstad (17 minutes). Alternatively, take the boat from pier 2 in Lucerne (50–90 minutes, May to October only). Then take the cogwheel railway to Pilatus Kulm. To reach the Flower Trail, simply cross the terrace of Hotel Pilatus Kulm.

To reach the Flower Trail, simply cross the terrace of Hotel Pilatus Kulm.

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Additional information

Throughout the Pilatus region, from Lake Alpnach via Pilatus Kulm and Mittaggüpfi to Risetenstock in the Entlebuch Biosphere, alpine plants are protected.

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Author

Luzern Tourismus

Organization

Lucerne Tourisme

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