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Hiking holidays Tell-Trail Altdorf - Brienz

Hiking Tell-Trail

The most beautiful of Central Switzerland

If the good William Tell had had more time, he would have chosen this route through Central Switzerland. The Tell Trail leads you on spectacular high-altitude paths, into small side valleys and along dreamy rippling rivers. You will discover the most famous vantage points and the most beautiful places in Central Switzerland.

You hike in a wide arc from the Tell monument in Altdorf to the Muotathal, storm Stoos, Rigi and Mount Pilatus and finish the tour after a visit to Engelberg and Melchsee-Frutt on the Brienzer Rothorn. The hikes are demanding and the views are dazzling: If it weren't for the landvogt Gessler, Wilhelm and Walter would have loved to take on this tour.

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Itinerary

With the post bus to Bürglen and cable car ride to Ruogig. The first section of the Tell-Trail leads you along the Via Suworow over the Chinzig pass. Continue through the Wängital framed by peaks, and then along the Hüribach into the Muotathal.

approx. 5.5 h
approx. 18 km
470 m
1'590 m

First a leisurely hike to Schlättli and with the world's steepest funicular up to the mountain village of Stoos. The hike from Chlingenstock to Fronalpstock is a classic with great views, and the final tour from Schwyzerhöhe to Brunnen is an idyllic finale.

approx. 5 h
approx. 16 km
480 m
915 m

You can take the cable car up to Urmiberg from the shores of Lake Lucerne. This is followed by a challenging hike past the Gätterlipass and the Burggeist mountain inn to Rigi Kaltbad. A wonderful panoramic view of the nearby peaks accompanies you today along the entire route. Take the rack railway down to Vitznau and a boat trip to Lucerne.

approx. 5 h
approx. 16 km
740 m
430 m

Bus ride to Kriens and an idyllic hike through the Chrienser Hohwald. The paths become rougher from Fräkmünt onwards. You circle the Klimsenhorn and hike on countless serpentine turns up to Pilatus. From here it takes you back down into the valley to Alpnachstad. Short train ride to the stage town of Stans. 

approx. 5 h
approx. 10 km
1'650 m
120 m

The Cabrio-Bahn takes you up to the top of the Stanserhorn and offers you a panoramic view of the mountains of Central Switzerland. But soon it will be time to turn your back on Pilatus and Lake Lucerne, because today's stage is demanding. You follow the Nidwaldner Höhweg to the Storeggpass and then descend to the Eggen cable car station. Short hike to Grafenort and by train to Engelberg. 

approx. 6.5 h
approx. 15 km
1'145 m
1'575 m

Cable car ride via Trüebsee to the Jochpass. The following hike is one of the most beautiful tours in Central Switzerland. From Engstlensee you hike over the Spycherflüe to Melchsee-Frutt.

The second part of the tour takes you past the Hochstollen and along rocky paths to the Seefeldsee. The Tell Trail leads you through the marshy nature reserve of Sachsler Seefeld to the center of Switzerland. The night on the Älggialp is something very special.

approx. 6 h
approx. 20 km
700 m
1'255 m

Countless Alps accompany you today on your way down to the valley. From the marshy plateau of Älggialp you hike through small forests towards Brünigpass. The turquoise-blue water of the Lungernsee greets you from afar, and you reach the lake after a strenuous descent along narrow paths. 

approx. 6 h
approx. 18 km
650 m
1'575 m

A highlight awaits you at the end of your tour. You take the cable car up to Turren and hike from there via Rückenegg and Zwischenegg to the Brienzer Rothorn. An impressive panoramic view of the Bernese Oberland and Lake Brienz is spread out before you. A cable car ride to Schönenboden and a leisurely hike to Sörenberg bring your days along the Tell Trail to an end.

approx. 5.5 h
approx. 15 km
1'225 m
550 m

Tour character

A hike along the Tell Trail shows the richness and variety of the beauty of Central Switzerland. Certain sections lead you to higher regions. On the stage from the Stanserhorn to Engelberg there are exposed sections that are secured with ladders and ropes Sure-footedness and a head for heights are required. Good basic fitness is also required for the Tell Trail.

Prices & Dates

All data for 2023 at a glance
Place of arrival: Altdorf
  Season 1
09.09.2023 - 24.09.2023

every day
Season 2
01.07.2023 - 08.09.2023

every day
Tell-Trail Altdorf - Brienz, 8 days, CH-ZSWAS-08X
Base price
1'179.-
1'219.-
Surcharge Single Room 289.- 289.-

Category: 3* & 4* hotels and mountain guesthouse on the Älggialp (shower/WC on the corridor)

Season 1
Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023
every day
Season 2
Jul 1, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023
every day
Tell-Trail Altdorf - Brienz, 8 days, CH-ZSWAS-08X
Base price
Surcharge Single Room
1'179.-
289.-
1'219.-
289.-

Category: 3* & 4* hotels and mountain guesthouse on the Älggialp (shower/WC on the corridor)

Season 1
Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023
Season 2
Jul 1, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023
Altdorf
Extra night double room (BB)
Extra night single room (BB)
Brienz
Extra night double room (half-board)
Extra night single room (halfboard)
105.-
130.-
135.-
160.-
105.-
130.-
135.-
160.-
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Altdorf
  Season 1
Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023

every day
Season 2
Jul 1, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023

every day
Altdorf
Extra night double room (BB) 105.- 105.-
Extra night single room (BB) 130.- 130.-
Brienz
Extra night double room (half-board) 135.- 135.-
Extra night single room (halfboard) 160.- 160.-
Prices per person in CHF

Services & Information

Services

Included:

  • 7 overnight stays incl. breakfast
  • Half board at the Älggialp
  • Daily luggage transfers (except Älggialp)
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station
  • Subsidy for arrival by train 
  • Carefully elaborated route
  • Travel documents (1 x per room)
  • Service hotline

Note:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Reservation fee of CHF 15.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
  • Cable cars and public transport not included in the price, approx. CHF 300.- per person
Information

Arrival/Departure:

  • Arrival by public transport to Altdorf. If you arrive directly, hand in your luggage at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
  • Departure by public transport from Sörenberg. In case of direct departure, your luggage will be returned to the tourism office Sörenberg by 4:00 p.m. at the latest.

 

Travel documents

Travel documents "digital" 

We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online. 

In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents: 

  • Your travel program 

  • Luggage tags 

  • Description of how to use the app 

  • Any vouchers 

The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance. 

Ratings

4 of 5 Stars (1 Rating)
4 stars
Dominik Troxler CH | 22.09.2021
Wanderungen
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