In 2009, Pro Pilatus, the association for the protection of the Pilatus region celebrates its 60th anniversary. A flower trail is being created to mark the occasion, with the support of Pilatus-Bahnen. Flowers are labelled in German, Latin and English, noting colour and blossoming season. All Alpine plants are under a protection order in the entire Mount Pilatus Region. The Flower Trail: follows the hiking path from Pilatus Kulm to the Tomlishorn, mostly south of the main ridge It is completely safe and except for a last section on the Tomlishorn is surfaced. Plants on the Flower Trail: The main locations are the steep cliffs in the limestone of the summit ridge, with channels and crevices and occasional detritus deposits. Plant life here is exposed to rockfalls, avalanches, wind and extreme drought and so we find