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Easy hike to mountain lake with kids activities
Category

Hike

Price

$$

Est. Duration

1-2h

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Tanya Deans

Fun theme trail for kids, telling the story of children searching for a magic crystal and the magical dwarfs who protect it. Each station is accompanied by something the kids can play with.

Hike: Easy • 1 h • 2.7 k • 10m up, 130m down
Highest elevation 1700m

Location: Fell-Chrüzhütte cable car – Fell 3, 6387 Oberrickenbach

Open: mid May thru October

Nice picnic area near the beautiful reservoir. There are picnic tables and wood to use in the fire pits. There are a couple amusements for the kids, last time a marble run. Swimming is allowed, but it's very cold.

➡️ Learn more about Bannalp Dwarf Trail

How to get there

By car:

Drive to the small village Fell and keep driving to almost the end of the road. Park in the small lot next to the first cable car you see, Fell-Chrüzhütte (46°53’00.0″N 8°25’14.4″E). From Lucerne, about 30 min drive.

By public transport:

Take a train to Wolfenschiessen, then a bus to Oberrickenbach, Talstat. LFCH. The cable car station is adjacent to the bus stop. From Lucerne, about 50 mins.

Cable car

You'll need a return ticket, which covers both cable cars. See current prices. No discount for travel passes, but free with Lucerne Tell Pass.

The Fell-Chrüzhütte cable car runs every 30 mins. If it's busy, they will run more frequently. Check the website for the current schedule.

The Fellboden-Bannalpsee cable car runs less frequently, especially on weekdays. When you arrive, you can call the base station (using a provided service phone) to let them know you are ready to go. They usually ask how many people you are. With at least 3 people, they will usually just run the cable car immediately. 

If this second cable car isn't running, just hike back up to Chrüzhütte and ride that cable car instead.

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