Yoga & Hiking Weekend in Engelberg

Join us in this Yoga & hiking weekend in the quiet & authentic surroundings of Engelberg, nestled in the heart of Switzerland, with views of the towering mountains, a place that stands still in time with its authentic wooden houses, rocky mountains, lush greenery, freshwater streams and plenty of time to just Be and forget about time…

Experience a weekend in the mountains, reconnecting to yourself & to nature … and really “take a break!!

This event is led by Celine Kahn, mountain leader, and Giada Rocca, yoga teacher.

What’s the plan?

Our home for the weekend
The Berghaus Klondike, our very own private 300 year-old Swiss mountain chalet which retains its original character, with exposed wooden beams and original flair, but with a modern kitchen and bathrooms, 2 large living and dining rooms, a large permaculture garden, and a mushroom farm, garden, and fire pit! The cozy vibes are everywhere and the evenings are for stargazing around the fire pit in the company of an amazing group.

Our mornings
We’ll rise with the sun to an energizing morning Vinyasa Yoga practice and welcome the day (yes! these are our sun salutations). Afterward, we get to enjoy hearty and healthy breakfasts.

Our food
Food will be vegetarian & delicious, and a chance to delight in gathering around the table to enjoy our meals showered with a healthy dose of laughs.

Day-hikes
After breakfast, we’ll head out to explore the amazing mountains of Engelberg. We’ll have picnic lunches with amazing panoramas!

Saturday Hike (29 June): Brunnihuette – Bannalpsee

• Taxi from Klondike to Engelberg, and cable car/chair lift to Brunnihütte
• Two options depending on the group:
  • Via Engelberger Rotstock without the summit (5.5h walk – 900m ascent – 1000m descent)
  • Via Walenpfad (4h walk – 500m ascent – 600m descent)
• Cable car from Bannalpsee to Fellboden and taxi to Klondike

Sunday Hike (30 June): Lutersee

• Walk or drive from Klondike to Mettlen and cable car to Eggen
• Hike to Lutersee via the high route and Storeggpass on the way there, and on the lower trail on the way back
• Cable car back to Mettlen and departure (possibility to leave bags in a car in the morning and to get them back in Mettlen after the hike)

Yoga sessions
In addition to the 2 morning Vinyasa flows, Saturday afternoon is also set aside for a restorative yoga practice to explore the deep relaxation benefits of Yin Yoga asanas & pranayama breathing exercises.

Requirements

To join this event, you do not need to have previous yoga and hiking experience. These are adapted to all levels. Hikes will also be adapted to the level of the group.

Insurance

It is the participant’s responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).

How to get there

If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you take the following:

• Friday: Zurich HB 15:10 – 16:38 Grafenort (via Luzern)
• Sunday: Grafenort 15:17 – 16:50 Zurich HB (via Luzern) – depending on what time the event finishes

If you are traveling by car, you can park at the chalet for free.

Kit list

Day essentials

• Yoga mat
• Yoga outfit
• Hiking boots
• T-shirt
• Long sleeves shirt
• Hiking trousers or shorts
• Fleece
• Down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof over trousers
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Warm hat
• Buff
• Gloves

Night essentials

• Lightweight towel
• Ear plugs
• Basic toiletries

Technical gear

• Hiking poles
• Hiking backpack (30-40L)
• Waterproof backpack cover and/or waterproof inner bags or bin bags

F&B

• Water Bottle (min. 1L)
• Snacks

Pharmacy

• Sunscreen and lip protector
• Plasters and basic medicine

Pricing

The price for this event is:

• CHF 600 per person in a shared room
• CHF 650 per person in a single private room

Early Bird discount -5% for registrations by 31 December 2023 – use code “EarlyBird” when signing up.

Included in price

• 2 nights stay at Berghaus Klondike in a shared room or single private room
• Breakfasts & dinners
• Picnic lunches for day hikes
• 2 guided day-hikes (approximately 5-6 hours on Saturday and 2-3 hours on Sunday), with a certified mountain leader
• 3 yoga lessons (2 morning vinyasa flows & 1 evening restorative class), with a certified yoga teacher
• 1 guided visual meditation and candlelight ceremony
• All transportation costs for group activities (taxis, cable cars and chair lifts)

Not included in price

• Transport to/from Grafenort
• Drinks and snacks

Group size

Min. 6 / Max. 10 participants

By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.