From Zurich: Alphorn day on the Bannalp
Drive from Zurich for a day to the Bannalp in the Engelberg Valley 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
7 stops
Meeting point in Wollishofen, Zurich; from there, the small group sets off for the Engelberg Valley.
Discover ZurichThe transfer ends at the valley station in Fell, where the blue cable car awaits.
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The blue cable car takes the group up to Bannalp and Chrüzhütte, where the alphorn day gets underway.
Walk around the crystal-clear reservoir, with your first alphorn exercises along the way.
The highest point of the hike is at 1,825 m; here, you’ll look for the best echo spots and play together as a group.
Descend to the lake and take the red cable car down to Fellboden.
Return journey to Zurich; the whole excursion lasts around 6.5 hours.
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Highlights
- Drive from Zurich to Bannalp in the canton of Nidwalden
- Let the small cable car take you from Fell to 1718 m above sea level
- Enjoy the blooming nature and the clear mountain lake on Bannalp
- 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
- Hike around the Bannalpsee and to the Alp Oberfeld at 1825 m above sea level.
- 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 to the Engelberg valley. From Fell, a small blue cable car will take you up to Bannalp to the Chrützhütte.
Together you hike around the clear Bannalpsee and up to the Alp Oberfeld (easy hike with about 300 meters altitude difference). 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.
Lunch is either with you or in one of the mountain restaurants. Please note that only cash is accepted in the mountain restaurants. At the end you will play a simple melody in the group.
You descend again to the Bannalpsee and take the red cable car down to Fellboden, only 450m from Fell. In total you will be on the way for about 6.5 hours.
Practical Information:
- Bring: Spare T-shirt, rain jacket, water bottle, sunscreen
- Up to about 12 liters volume you can stow in the Alphorn transport bag
- Accessibility Meeting point: Tram no. 7 to Wollishofen / Staubstrasse train station or S-Bahn to Wollishofen
Swiss Activities Tip
Bannalp is situated at about 1600 to 2800 m above sea level in a side valley of the Engelberger valley. The pre-Alpine high valley impresses with the interaction of the mountains, the idyllic lake and the unique nature. Lake Bannalp, situated at 1587 m above sea level, is a reservoir that was created during the construction of the Oberrickenbach power plant.
Two small cable cars go up to the Bannalp. The blue cable car takes ten minutes from Fell to Bannalp. The red cable car goes from Fellboden to Bannalpsee in eight minutes.
Inclusions
6.5 hour trip
Transfer between Zurich and Fell (Wolfenschiessen)
Cable car tickets
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 10 years (minors accompanied by adults)
- not suitable for persons with strong fear of heights
- Dress: Trekking shoes, sweater
- Payment in the mountain restaurant only with cash possible
Provider
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