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Hiking holidays Tell-Trail Altdorf - Engelberg

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6 Days / 5 Nights
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Three hikers walking along a narrow rocky ridge on Stanserhorn with dramatic limestone cliffs and Swiss Alpine peaks in the background.
Two hikers with backpacks walking on Tell-Trail mountain ridge path overlooking blue lake and green valleys in Central Switzerland.

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. 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.

 

Hiking holidays Tell-Trail Altdorf - Engelberg
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6 Days / 5 Nights
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Three hikers walking along a narrow mountain ridge on Stoos with patches of snow, golden grass slopes, and Alpine peaks in the background.
Visitors on wooden viewing platform at Pilatus summit overlooking Lake Lucerne and surrounding mountains during golden hour sunset.
Red Engelberg-Express train traveling through vibrant green meadows with Swiss Alpine houses and mountains in the background under cloudy sky.

Itinerary

Luggage drop-off in Altdorf. 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 h
approx. 16 km
305 m
1'400 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
1'530 m
0 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
Day
6

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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.

moderate

 

Prices & dates

Category:  3*– hotels

Prices per person in CHF
William Tell statue in Altdorf's town square with historic clock tower, traditional Swiss buildings, and snow-capped mountains in background.
Bronze statue of Wilhelm Tell with his son in Altdorf, Switzerland. The monument shows Tell holding a crossbow with alpine landscape mural.
Aerial view from Fronalpstock showing Lake Lucerne surrounded by green mountains and valleys with small towns along the shoreline.

Services & Information

Included:

  • Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast
  • Daily luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train 
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app
  • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
  • Service-Hotline

Note:

  • Cable cars and public transport not included in the price (approx. CHF 130.- per person with halffare card / approx. CHF 230.- full price). The high additional costs are incurred by trips on spectacular mountain railways, which are among the highlights of the journey.
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)

Arrival/Departure:

  • Arrival by public transport to Altdorf. If you arrive directly, hand in your luggage at the luggage counter by 10 a.m. at the latest.
  • Departure by public transport from Engelberg. 

Arrival by train

Leave the car at home! For every bike, biking or hiking tour in Switzerland, you will receive an SBB coupon per participant, which you can use to deduct CHF 10.- from the ticket price for traveling by train. The reduction can be obtained in the SBB online store or in the SBB app.

On many trips, we use the luggage counters at the stations at the beginning and at the end to hand over the suitcases. You can conveniently combine this right away when you arrive by train. If you are a GA owner, you can provide this information when booking. We will credit you the amount on the invoice. If you don't need the coupon for the trip itself, you can use it during the year. Unfortunately, a retroactive refund is not possible for administrative reasons.

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.

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