A Sunday morning on the Gastlosen hiking trail was a quintessential Swiss experience. There were epic, panoramic mountain views, friendly hikers of all ages on the trail, ‘bonjour’ being thrown around every few steps, coffee and cake back at the cabin restaurant and it was all topped off by the owner playing the Fribourg anthem …
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Le Moleson to Teysachaux is a fun but challenging day hike that involves a little bit of rock-scrambling to reach epic panoramic views of Gruyeres in the Fribourg region. The hike can be done in its entirety or by using a cable car to head up and down the majority of the incline, meaning you …
Rochers de Naye hike takes from Montreux to an incredible summit, which has arguably the best view of Lake Geneva. Depending on the weather you may also be above the clouds, which is always an incredible experience. It is possible to hike up or take the train to the summit or if you are feeling …
The Ebenalp and Aescher Hut hike is one of the most popular and picturesque hikes in the Alpstein area of Appenzell, Switzerland. This unique trail brings together the natural beauty of the Swiss Alps with the historic charm of the Aescher Hut, a mountain guesthouse built directly into the side of a cliff. EBENALP & …
Oeschinensee (Oeschinen Lake) is one of the top alpine lake destinations in Switzerland. The azure blue water of Oeschinen Lake is surrounded by towering ridges, which are covered in snow in the winter and melt into waterfalls in the summer. It’s truly a magical amphitheater, which was almost too beautiful to believe. OESCHINEN LAKE & …
The Faulhorn hike from Grindelwald via First and Bachalpsee is truly a great adventure for a day-hike that will traverse you through some mindblowing scenery of epic mountainscapes, alpine lakes, fields of wildflowers and some local Swiss Marmots hiding in the bushes. HIKING FROM FIRST TO FAULHORN SUMMIT In this blog post, I’ll share everything …
Rigi Hochflue is an incredibly challenging hike up a very steep incline that leads you to a panoramic viewpoint, marked by a cross looking out over Vierwaldstattersee, which is the huge Lake Lucerne. The hike is not for the faint-hearted with a vertical ladder climb on the way up and a rocky descent on the …
Stockhorn is a beautiful peak that overlooks two stunning alpine lakes, Oberstockensee and Hinterstockensee. At 2,190m the panorama viewpoint and restaurant atop the Stockhorn provides 360-degree views of the Erlenbach region and beyond. Our Stockhorn hike was a tough but epic route along ridges, down to lakes, and with incredible views. STOCKHORN & OBERSTOCKENSEE HIKE …
Augstmatthorn is one of the most spectacular peaks along the famous Hardergrat Ridge in Interlaken. It’s famous not only for the stunning views but for the Ibex colony that calls Augstmatthorn home. There are several ways to reach the summit, but the most popular route is from the Harder Kulm to Augstmatthorn, hiking along the …
The Gorngergrat hike from Riffelalp takes you along one of the most scenic routes in Zermatt. The Matterhorn is in your sights for most of the journey as you pass by several lakes, including Riffelsee, with perfect reflections of the mighty Matterhorn. When you reach the Gornergrat Hotel you can relax, enjoy lunch and take …
Imagine traveling along the breathtaking mountain passes and lakes of Switzerland, stopping at quaint villages, and exploring the beautiful lakes and hiking trails. If this seems tempting, then this guide on renting and driving a car in Switzerland is your go-to resource. The train is one of the best ways to get around in Switzerland …
The Hardergrat Trail is one of the most iconic hiking routes in Switzerland. In fact, it is commonly rated as one of the top ridge hikes in the whole world. This 24km trail runs alongside the stunning Lake Brienz guiding hikers and trail runners from the beautiful town of Interlaken down to the finish point …