Glion: a hidden gem among the narcissus trails above Montreux
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Tempted to hike one of the six narcissus trails in the hills above Montreux on the Swiss Riviera, but want to avoid the crowds of tourists? Then head out on…
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Explore Gantrisch Nature Park: 5 hikes for the whole family
In this post, I have put together a selection of 5 trails in Naturpark Gantrisch that are worth a trip. Whether you have a beginner hiker in the family, you…
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Lake Caumasee & Swiss Grand Canyon: hiking to the Il Spir viewpoint above the Rhine gorge
When we moved to Switzerland, Lake Caumasee in the canton of Graubünden was not at all on the list of places I wanted to visit here. It wasn’t even mentioned…
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16 Best places for fall in Switzerland
Located in the middle of Europe, Switzerland has all seasons of the year and fall is probably the prettiest one. Yes, you can object, Switzerland is beautiful in every season,…
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Hiking with kids: The Trutg dil Flem riverside trail
The name of the trail may seem a bit foreign to you, and maybe you are not so far from the truth. Trutg dil Flem is in fact the name…
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Stoos: Hiking the Ridge Trail from Klingenstock to Fronalpstock
When I posted photos of our family hike between Klingenstock and Fronalpstock on my private Facebook and Instagram, I got reactions like: “One of my favorite trails” or “a trail…
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Hiking with kids: from Leysin to Roc de Veyges
The village of Leysin, which lies at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level, boasts the subtitle “Oxygen of the Alps” in its advertising material – thanks to its…
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Heididorf: visiting the world’s most famous Swiss girl
“Heidi, Heidi, Deine Welt sind die Berge…” every time our youngest hears the famous opening song of the cartoon series on the TV screen, she immediately sits down on the…
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12 Best Fall hikes in canton Bern – with no mountain transport required
Meteorologically, fall arrived on September 1, and believe me, if there’s anything better than hiking in the summer, it’s hiking in the fall! The beautiful warm colors all around, the…
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Gantrisch Nature Park: On the Gantrisch Loop Trail
My third solo hike this season. Wow! After the route from Sumiswald via Trachselwald Castle to Lützelflüh and the descent from Mt. Niesen, I chose the Gantrisch Nature Park for…
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