From Zurich: Alphorn day on the Glattalp
Drive from Zurich for a day to Glattalp in Muotathal and learn the basics of alphorn blowing. You move in wonderful nature with clear mountain lake, far away from mass tourism.
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Tour stops
5 stops
Meeting point in Zurich, where the small group sets off for Muotathal.
Discover ZurichAfter around an hour's drive to Muotathal, the small cable car's valley station awaits.
Discover Muotathal
The cable car takes the group up to the high plateau, where the alphorn lesson begins.
Walk to the mountain lake, which the group circles on an easy hike while trying out the alphorn and the echo.
Return journey to Zurich after around 6.5 hours in total.
Discover Zurich
Highlights
- Drive from Zurich to Glattalp in Muota valley
- Let the small cable car take you up to 1852 m above sea level
- Enjoy the blooming nature and the clear mountain lake on Glattalp
- Learn the basics of alphorn blowing
- Experience the sound of the mountains with your alphorn
- Discover a spectacular landscape away from the big tourist crowds
- Enjoy the echo and find the best places for it
- Play a little melody with the alphorn in the group
Description
You drive in a small group from Zurich about one hour to Muotathal. From Sahli (Bisisthal) a small cable car takes you up to Glattalp. In ten minutes walk you reach the Glattalpsee.
Together you hike around the clear mountain lake (easy hike with about 100 meters altitude difference, about 1.5 hours). On the way you practice with the alphorn and look for the most beautiful places for an echo. You carry the alphorn on your back. It weighs about 6 kg.
You have the possibility to swim in the mountain lake if you want. Lunch will be either with you or in the mountain restaurant. Please note that only cash is accepted in the mountain restaurant. At the end you will play a simple melody in the group. In total you will be on the road for about 6.5 hours.
Practical information:
- Bring: Spare T-shirt, rain jacket, water bottle, sunscreen, optional swimwear
- Up to about 12 liters volume you can stow in the Alphorn transport bag
- Accessibility Meeting point: Tram no. 7 to Wollishofen / Staubstrasse station or S-Bahn to Wollishofen
Swiss Activities Tips
Glattalp is located at about 1850 to 1950 m above sea level in a hollow above Bisisthal. Due to the location, the ground temperature is often colder than the upper air temperature on days with little wind. In winter, the temperature on such days is at least -30°C, often much lower.
Especially in spring, Glattalp has a special sea of flowers to offer. The clear mountain lake has no surface outflow, but is used by the Sahli power station to produce electricity. The pastures of Glattalp are used for summering young horses.
Inclusions
6.5 hour trip
Transfer between Zurich and Muotathal
Tickets for cable car
Alphorn lessons
Rent of the alphorn
Drinks and catering
Meeting point
Bahnhof Wollishofen, 8038 Zürich (Parkplatz vor Restaurant Peking Garden)
Bahnhof Wollishofen, 8038 Zürich, Schweiz
Important information
- From 8 years (minors accompanied by adults)
- Dress: Trekking shoes, sweater
- Payment in the mountain restaurant only with cash possible
Provider
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