Theme hikes

Excitement, adventure and perhaps learning one or two things at the same time? This can be found on the theme trails around Engelberg. Go on a treasure hunt on Brunni or Trübsee or enjoy nature under your feet on the barefoot trail.

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Alpine flower trail

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  • Bergblumenpfad Trübsee
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    This themed trail combines the two alpine flower trails.
    easy
    Distance 5.5 km
    2:00 h
    154 m
    66 m
    1,796 m
    1,201 m
    The mountain plants are exposed to the extreme living conditions in the alpine mountain environment. At the higher altitudes, the summer is very short and the plants have little time to bloom. On the created mountain flower trails on Gerschnialp and Trübsee the visitor learns in an uncomplicated way about different mountain flower species and their living conditions. Surrounded by an impressive alpine mountain and glacier world, the hiker can learn about the mountain flowers that have settled in our area by means of yellow panels.

    Author’s recommendation

     Each flower board features a 9-digit code. An information sheet explaining these codes is available on the sign index.
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    Update: September 17, 2024
    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
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    1,796 m
    Lowest point
    1,201 m
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 32.29%Path 13.06%Lift/cableway 20.58%Unknown 34.05%
    Forested/wild trail
    1.8 km
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    Tips and suggestions

    The mountain flower trails do not necessarily have to be combined. It is also possible to hike only the theme trail on Gerschnialp as well as only on Trübsee.  

    Alpine flower trail

    Prices TITLIS cableways 

    Flyer Alpine flower trail

     

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The mountain flower trail Gerschnialp leads from the station Gerschnialp to Untertrübsee. From there you have the possibility to take the cable car "Älplerseil" up to Obertrübsee or there is also a hiking trail that leads from Untertrübsee to Obertrübsee. On the mountain flower path Trübsee you hike from Obertrübsee leisurely along the lake to the middle station Trübsee.

    Catering

    On the mountain flower path Gerschnialp you have the possibility to eat in the restaurant Untertrübsee. On the Bergblumenpfad Trübsee there are various barbecue areas with wood along the lake or in the Berghotel restaurant there are many delicacies to try.

     

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    Public transport

    National and international connections (from Zurich airport connections every half hour with approx. 1h travel time) to Lucerne. Then with the Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through varied landscape and gorges up to Engelberg.

    Directions

    By car, take the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans Süd, then take the main road 20 km to Engelberg. Engelberg is 30 minutes from Lucerne, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Basel, Zurich or Bern.

    Parking

    Parking spaces are available at the TITLIS cable car for a fee. 

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    Coordinates

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    2'672'778E 1'185'033N
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    46.812481, 8.392220
    DMS
    46°48'44.9"N 8°23'32.0"E
    UTM
    32T 453631 5184505
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Sporty footwear

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    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.5 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    154 m
    Descent
    66 m
    Highest point
    1,796 m
    Lowest point
    1,201 m
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