Hiking and wondering in Madeira
Madeira makes hikers’ hearts beat faster. We would not have thought that such a tiny dot in the Atlantic Ocean would turn out to be such a diverse grab bag. Madeira’s w
Beautiful autumn hike in Glarnerland
I am always on the lookout for short hikes that are feasible as a half-day trip from Zurich and at the same time scenic. The Holzflue circular trail near Ennenda in Glarus belongs
Where is the most beautiful Swiss autumn?
Autumn is an inspiring season. Sometimes the warm afternoon sun tickles the back of our necks, sometimes “hudlets and chutets” and sometimes the persistent high fog dri
Serbia – a travel destination for outdoor fans
Who would have thought what wild adventures we would embark on in Serbia. “Cave exploration” sounds like a harmless activity on paper. But more on that later. Our outdo
Insta summer: review and outlook
Bombastic! Dear summer 2015, you were really great. My July and August travel program was Switzerland-focused (with a small outlier to South Tyrol) and very outdoors-oriented. A lo
3 hikes with summit experiences in the Friborg region
After hiking on the Chemin de Gruyères across the Gruyère region at the end of May, we ended up back in Fribourg on what was probably the hottest July weekend since records began
Toggenburger Höhenweg – 3-day hike
I pack my backpack and take with me… This was the challenge I faced last Thursday evening when packing my belongings for the three-day tour along the Toggenburg High Trail. I
Enjoyable moments in the Hotel Nest- and Bietschhorn
The hiking trail sign on the cultural trail from Blatten to Kippel charmingly guides the pleasure hiker to the right destination. The sun terrace of the Hotel Nest- und Bietschhorn
Hiking in the Lötschental – circular hike to the Anenhütte
The Lonza is rumbling mightily this morning. We hear how the water drags heavy stones along the bottom of the stream down the valley. The raging mountain stream, which rises on the
Cheap holidays in Switzerland – here’s how it works
Holidays in Switzerland? Too expensive! How many times have I heard this statement in the past few months. Usually followed by a “I’d like to, but…”. Well,
Bisse du Ro – Suonen hike from Lac de Tseuzier to Crans Montana
Bisse hikes are attractive in the current weather conditions. The refreshing water bubbles happily next to the hiking trail and provides a pleasantly cool breeze. On our trip to Cr
Flights of heights on the Uri cable car hike
I had been looking forward to the last weekend with great anticipation. I had previously neglected the canton of Uri and had therefore long planned to discover the quaint side vall