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Hiking holidays Via Alpina Central Switzerland

Hiking holidays
5 Days / 4 Nights
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Pristine Alps and wild passes

This hike from the Glarus Alps to the Bernese Oberland leads through some of the "wildest" mountain regions in Switzerland. The Alps Urnerboden and Engstlenalp lie idyllically on your way.

For innumerable years, alpine dairymen have been bringing their cows to graze in summer here and have been farming these traditional Alps. While the Alps lie almost untouched in front of you, some passes make this hiking tour a demanding undertaking. Certainly one of the most beautiful hiking tours in Switzerland.

 

Hiking holidays Via Alpina Central Switzerland
moderate
Hiking holidays
5 Days / 4 Nights
Self-guided tour
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Itinerary

Luggage drop-off in Linthal. From Linthal via a steep forest path up to the sunny terrain hollow of Braunwald and further over wooded rocky bands to the largest Swiss alp with 1'200 cows. Open, flat and wild terrain along the Fätschbach stream to the Urnerboden.

Simple alps and mobile bee boxes on the Klausen pass, fascinating high trail with mountain panorama above the Schächen valley, then steeply down to the valley floor below.

Bus ride to Attinghausen and by cable car up to the Brüsti. Continue over the panoramic Alp Grat to the historic Surenenpass. The rock bastions on the Brunnistock and the basin of the Blackenalp are impressive. A varied valley path leads to the monastery village of Engelberg.

The trail leads over two altitude steps up to the spectacularly situated Trübsee lake at the foot of the Titlis, and further over the Jochpass into the Bernese Oberland. The destination is Engstlenalp, an idyllic place of power with a lake, nostalgic hotel and thousands of alpine roses.

Through alpine flora to Tannalp with a cheese dairy, inn and lake. The ridge hike over the Balmeregghorn impresses with magnificent views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Dwarf Muggenstutz and a sculpture garden provide variety on the way to Meiringen. Individual departure after arrival in Meiringen.

Tour character

The tour leads partly through very remote areas. Good basic condition, sure-footedness and experience in alpine hiking is required. Especially the long last stage can be shortened by cable cars.

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Prices & dates

Category: 3*–hotels, mountain inn on the Engstlenalp

Prices per person in CHF

Services & Information

Included:

  • Accommodation in your selected category incl. Breakfast
  • Halfboard on Engstlenalp
  • Daily luggage transfer
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train 
  • Cable car Attinghausen - Brüsti
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Travel documents (1 x per room)
  • Navigation app and GPS data available
  • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
  • Service hotline

Note:

  • Bus transfer to Attinghausen not included (approx. CHF 5.-)
  • 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 Linthal. Drop off your luggage at the Braunwald funicular station by 10 a.m. at the latest.
  • Departure by public transport from Meiringen. Suitcases must be returned to the luggage counter by 5 p.m. at the latest.   

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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