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Drive from Zurich for a day to the Oberblegisee in the Glarus Alps and learn the basics of alphorn blowing. You will hike through wonderful nature with a clear mountain lake, far away from mass tourism.
From Zurich: Alphorn Day at Lake Oberblegi
Activity provider: Alphorn in the AlpsDrive from Zurich for a day to the Oberblegisee in the Glarus Alps and learn the basics of alphorn blowing. You will hike through wonderful nature with a clear mountain lake, far away from mass tourism.
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- Description
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- Important Information
- Meeting Points
- Non-cancellable
Includes
6.5 hour trip
Transfer between Zurich and Luchsingen
Tickets for cable car
Alphorn lessons
Rent of the alphorn
Drinks and catering
Highlights
- Drive from Zurich to the Glarus Alps to Luchsingen in the canton of Glarus
- Let the small cable car take you up to 1095 m above sea level
- Hike the ascent to the Oberblegisee at 1422 m above sea level.
- 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
- Practice with your alphorn at the Oberblegisee with its steep rock faces
- Enjoy the echo and find the best places for it
- Play a little melody with the alphorn in the group
Description
You will travel in a small group from Zurich to Luchsingen in the canton of Glarus. A small cable car takes you to Brunnenberg. From there you hike to the Oberblegisee and climb about 400 meters in altitude. You carry the alphorn on your back. It weighs about 6 kg.
On the way you practice with the alphorn and look for the most beautiful places for an echo. The steep rock faces at Oberblegisee are ideal for this.
For the lunch break you walk together to the cozy restaurant Bächibeizli. Please note that only cash is accepted in the mountain restaurant. At the end you will play a simple melody in the group.
From there you hike back to the top station of the cable car, which will take you back to Luchsingen. 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
The Oberblegisee can only be reached on foot. The deep blue mountain lake is naturally formed and lies at the foot of the Glärnisch. The lake was dammed by a glacial moraine. Its so far unexplored outflow is underground through loose rock. The Oberblegisee is considered one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Switzerland.
The circular route from the Brunnenberg mountain station to the lake leads along an evenly ascending wide hiking trail. The hike leads through a protected amphibian spawning area. The descent to the cable car goes from the lake past the Bächistübli restaurant.
Important Information
- From 10 years (minors accompanied by adults)
- Dress: Trekking shoes, sweater
- Payment in the mountain restaurant only with cash possible
Meeting Points
Wollishofen train station, 8030 Zurich (parking lot in front of Peking Garden restaurant)
Non-cancellable
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