Enjoy the breathtaking views at the heart of the Swiss alps while ascending to 1,850 meters/5,550 feet on a thrilling hiking day amongst snow-peaked mountains, vast forests, and glacier streams.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Starting time 7:45 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, Italian
- Booklets
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Hike for three hours in the very heart of the Swiss Alps
- Experience unforgettable views at famous mountain resort of Engleberg
- Enjoy stunning views as you ascend to 3,000 metres by cable car
- Stop for lunch at an authentic Alpine restaurant as you observe the locals and savor the views
- Visit the 12th Century living Benedictine monastery
Full description
You begin your trip with a short train ride as you ascend to the famous, quaint mountain resort of Engleberg. Then board a bus and take in the stunning scenery as you pass by a 12th Century Benedictine monastery. Once you arrive at Fuerenalp, you board an aerial cable car and continue to ascend into the midst of the snow-peaked mountains and glaciers towering around you.
After marveling at the truly awe-inspiring view that must be seen to believed, you begin your descent along the well- maintained Wanderweg path where all paths are safe and sign-posted. Listen to the clanging of the cowbells, admire the flowers, and breathe the fresh mountain air before you stop for lunch at an Alpine restaurant and enjoy the delicious local cuisine.
You then continue on a gentle, tree-lined path as you disappear into the forest and alongside a fantastical glacier stream. As you approach Engleberg once more, you will have the chance to visit the 12th Century monsatery and the quaint village you passed earlier in the day.
Includes
- All transportation
- English speaking, certified hiking guide
- Lunch, so you can choose what you want to do. Some people bring a sandwich. There's also a local restaurant serving hearty Swiss Alps cuisine where you can sit outside and enjoy the incredible alpine scenery.
COVID-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Under the lakeside arch of Lucerne Train Station
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Water
Know before you go
- Your safety is the top concern and the local partner reserves the right to make hiking route changes so they are consistent with the current weather conditions
- Tour departs rain or shine
