Tell Trail: Central Switzerland with Mt Rigi & Mt Pilatus - 7 Days

The trail starts in Altdorf and finishes in Engelberg, both easy to reach by train. Fly into Zurich Airport, then take the short connection to Zürich Hauptbahnhof and a direct train on to Altdorf, just over an hour in total. At the other end, Engelberg sits on a well served line, so getting away is just as straightforward, with regular trains back into the network for your onward journey.

This walk runs every day from 13 June to 27 September, and that window is your best guide to timing it right. It sits squarely in the Swiss summer, when the high passes and ridgelines on Rigi and Pilatus are clear of snow and the mountain railways are running on their full timetable.

Expect real variety underfoot. You'll trace historic passes like the Chinzig and climb ridgelines such as Chlingenstock to Fronalpstock, where the path holds to the spine of the mountain with open views on both sides. Some days lean into sustained ascents, Day 5's climb to Pilatus gains 1,530 m in one push, while others balance a mountain railway or cable car leg (at your own cost) with a gentler valley walk. Underfoot ranges from alpine trail to descending forest track, so a good pair of broken in boots and comfort on sustained climbs and descents will serve you well.

Please note: Local cable cars, cogwheel railways, and public transit are not included in the trip price. Please budget CHF230 per person. The spectacular mountain railways and cable cars are highlights of the journey.

A small tourist tax, payable at each accommodation, is not included in the price.

Each morning it will be up to you to place your luggage at the designated luggage pick-up point within the hotel by 9.00 am. This generally will be at reception or where you pick up your luggage the night before. There is a strict limit of one suitcase with a maximum weight of 20 kg.

You must hold adequate travel insurance for your trip, including cover for personal liability and accidental injury and illness. For all trips involving international travel, your policy must also include emergency medical treatment, evacuation and repatriation cover. We strongly recommend your policy also covers trip cancellation and curtailment, and loss of or damage to luggage.

A cancellation fee usually applies if you cancel after your booking is confirmed. Travel insurance with cancellation cover will generally cover this fee, so it's worth arranging your policy at the time of booking.

Full insurance requirements are set out in our booking terms and conditions.

For over 30 years, we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know you’ll have many more questions even with that in mind. You will receive a detailed information pack and itinerary approximately six weeks before departure outlining all the fine details and much more.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants, or if you have specific track-related questions if we can't answer them, we can also ask our staff who have walked the track. You can contact us via our contact form, email us at info@Stroll.com.au, or call us on +61 3 9597 9767.

For your safety and well-being, we are unable to accept bookings for solo walkers on this self-guided trip. The remote nature of some tracks and limited mobile reception mean that walking alone presents a higher risk in case of emergencies.