From Zurich: Alphorn day on the Glattalp

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

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.