Alpine Flower Trail around the Klewenstock

Alpine flowers, information panels and open mountain pastures characterise this short circuit around the Klewenstock. From the top station, the trail passes the Klewenkapelle before returning across gentle uplands to Klewenalp.

The cable car from Beckenried takes hikers to the starting point on Klewenalp. From the top station, the approximately one-hour circuit begins on a broad hiking trail. After just a few minutes, it passes the Klewenkapelle and continues out onto open meadows. Information panels introduce familiar and rare species of Alpine flora; up to 120 plant species are described along the Alpine Flower Trail. The Christ cross by sculptor Hans von Matt is another of the circuit’s special features.

With gentle ascents and descents, the trail continues across Klewenalp. The Alpstubli mountain restaurant and Röthen form distinctive landmarks in the open pasture landscape. The route then approaches the Klewenstock without climbing its 1,748-metre summit. The almost cone-shaped mountain remains in view throughout. At around 1,640 metres, the highest point of the hike lies well below the summit. From here, the trail descends gently again and leads through the meadows back to the Klewenalp top station.