Hiking in Verbania – jungle feeling à la Piedmont
During our autumnal hiking weekend in Piedmont, we not only hiked on old paths through the Val Vigezzo, but also fought our way through the thicket above Lake Mergozzo. But first t
Caumasee & Crestasee – hiking in the Flimserwald
Perhaps Peter feels guilty for giving us so many rainy days this summer. Currently, he is not stingy with magnificent sunny days. The steel-blue sky spontaneously lured us to Flims
On old paths through Val Vigezzo
How many times have I driven carelessly through this valley, my thoughts already full of anticipation at the delicious selection of gelati on the shores of Lake Maggiore. It was al
Lais da Macun – oops, lost the way
Should we or should we leave it alone? Indecisively, we study the dense clouds in the sky and the various weather apps. Every forecast is different. For some it rains as early as 1
5 secrets about the Vaud Jura
In the westernmost tip of our country there is a forgotten spot of Switzerland. An area that you don’t just drive past. Virtually off the beaten track. To get there, you not
Hike between Ftan and Guarda
In autumn, the Engadine forms a wonderful backdrop for long walks and hikes. When the pastures slowly turn from rich green to brownish, the larches shine in bright yellow dress and
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I discovered the peculiarities of Monte San Giorgio by chance last spring. In order to prepare our journey through time through Switzerland, I clicked through various websites in s
On the chestnut path through the Malcantone
“I’m super prepared today, aren’t I?”, I say to my friend as we circulate with impressive precision along the hairpin bends through the Malcantone with the
InstaTour – out and about in the High Black Forest
“Oh, there are actually mountains here!” I say in amazement as we drive up the serpentines to the Feldberg nature reserve. From my German colleagues, I get one or two f
Hike on the Rigi – a mountain with a view
The “Queen of the Mountains” is the affectionate name given to the mountain massif in Central Switzerland. With its location between Lake Lucerne, Lake Lauerz and Lake
Zermatt in summer – more than hiking
There’s no question about it, Zermatt makes the hiking heart of young and old beat faster in summer. Last summer, we mastered two classics with flying colors over a magnifice
Lauterbrunnen – the valley of thundering waterfalls
“Lauter Brunnen”, even the name of the village hints at what visitors can expect in the narrow side valley of the Bernese Oberland. The tranquil village of Lauterbrunne