Poschiavo – San Romerio – Tirano: on the ViaValtellina through Poschiavo
After the detour to the Val da Camp to the magnificent Lagh da Saoseo, the second part of our hiking weekend in the Poschiavo took us to a place that has been on my bucket list for
From Werdenberg to Sargans – on the castle path through the Rhine Valley
Palaces, castles, fortresses and lots of panoramic views over the St. Gallen Rhine Valley – the castle trail between the town of Werdenberg near Buchs and Sargans scores with
Belchenflue & Tüfelsschlucht: two worthwhile hiking destinations in the Mittelland
The Belchenflue is no stranger. With its impressive viewing platform on the Jura chain, it inspires with phenomenal atmospheric moments, especially on autumnal high fog days. Year
The most unknown region in Switzerland? – Circular hike through the Reiat
Three years have passed since our last trip to the Schaffhausen Regional Nature Park. At that time, we hiked over the plateau-like ridge called “Randen” and enjoyed the
3 good reasons for a hike to the Weissenstein via Verenaschlucht
Four years ago, we discovered that Solothurn’s local mountain is a worthwhile excursion destination for the transitional season in spring and autumn. At that time, we took ad
Stoos Ridge Hike – Fronalpstock to Klingenstock
With its great panoramic view of ten Swiss lakes and dozens of well-known peaks, the Stoos Ridge is one of the most popular excursion destinations in Central Switzerland. Word has
Sihlwald – Albishorn – Türlersee: where Zurich is at its most beautiful in autumn
“I’d love to see more tips about Zurich,” someone recently commented on my blog post about the hike from Regensberg via the Lägern to Baden. I am happy to comply
Hiking in the Maggia Valley – time out in Campo
If you want to leave everyday life behind for a few days and feel this “distance” clearly when you arrive, you can either board a long-haul plane or – as a much more
Grosser Mythen – hike at sunrise
Together with its brother – the Little Mythen – the Great Mythen forms the unmistakable landmark above the cantonal capital Schwyz. The ascent to the striking summit is – not
On the European Trail to Zermatt: multi-day hike between four-thousanders
It is a hike of superlatives – measured by the difference in altitude between the highest point of a mountain peak and the lowest point of the valley floor, the Europaweg between
Simply amazing! in 2 days through the Greina plateau
The Greina plateau – I have been asked umpteen times in recent years whether I have ever taken a hut tour through one of the most beautiful and largest plateaus in Switzerland. S
Sentiero Cristallina: great multi-day hike in Ticino
Walking through the Ticino Alps in three days – this can be experienced with manageable effort on the 40-kilometre-long Sentiero Cristallina. We tackled the multi-day hike at the