by Benno | Jan 25, 2023 | Destination Alphorn Day
Restaurant Halsegg at Sattel is only a 50′ drive by minibus from Zurich. We are still in the foothills of the Alps here, but at 1321 meters above sea level and with an enchanting Alpine panorama. The excursion is suitable for those who do not feel like walking...
by Benno | Jan 22, 2023 | Destination Alphorn Day
The Grosser and Kleiner Mythen are two characteristic mountains in the canton of Schwyz. There are several options for us. The easiest way is to travel by minibus to Haggenegg (just under an hour from Zurich). Around the pilgrim chapel and the Gasthaus Haggenegg we...
by Benno | Jan 21, 2023 | Destination Alphorn Day
The transfer to Oberblegisee is quite long: first a one-hour drive by minivan to Luchsingen, then a cable car to the Brunnenberg, and finally a steep one-hour hike (400 meters of altitude). But the scenery at this quiet mountain lake on 1420 meters above sea level is...
by Benno | Jan 20, 2023 | Destination Alphorn Day, Destination Overnight Alphorn
The Rossalp is located at 1570 m above sea level and offers an incomparable view over the lower Lake Zurich. At the end of an alphorn afternoon, you can watch the sunset here. We take the minibus to Wengi. There we can expect an ascent of about 1h15′ (400 meters...
by Benno | Jan 17, 2023 | Destination Alphorn Day
The hike from Sattelegg to the pretty Alp Wildegg mountain restaurant and back takes about 2 1/2 hours in total. From the Sattelegg restaurant we first follow a gravel road, then a hiking trail with a beautiful view of the Central Swiss Alps. The Wildegg mountain...
by Benno | Jan 15, 2023 | Destination Alphorn Day
The Schwialppass connects the Wäggital with the Klöntal at 1560 meters above sea level. We park the minibus halfway along the Pragelpass road. From there it is still 1h15′ walking time, or 300 meters of altitude. On the way we can enjoy the view over the...
