21 top tips for a great weekend trip in Switzerland
The list of ideas at the beginning of the year has a long tradition at TRAVELITA. After many years of putting together a colorful mix of international destinations as well as desti
Winter & snowshoe hiking in Engelberg: the most beautiful trails in check
This spring I started to write down a list of all the interesting accommodations and exciting hikes that I discover through media reports or because of your search terms on my blog
Hirzli – Planggenstock: fantastic ridge walk above the sea of fog
“On Sunday, the high fog line will rise to over 1,400 metres above sea level,” said the weather forecast ahead of the last weekend in November. After a week under the t
Fabulous circular hike to Lagh da Saoseo & Lagh da Val Viola
What a rollercoaster of temperatures we experienced this autumn (of emotions too, but that’s another story); there was the early onset of winter, which gave us the first wint
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
Arnisee Trail – great snowshoe hike for beginners
The 2020/2021 winter season has many unknowns in store. There are those of us who absolutely don’t want to make friends with winter and have so far outsmarted it with clever
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