The Hardergrat trail is probably one of the most famous ridge hikes of Switzerland. While following the narrow path of the trail, you will be rewarded with a marvellous view on the turquoise-coloured Lake Brienz and the ridge before you. However, with a steep drop of around 1000-1500 m from the path to the Lake below you should be sure-footed and not afraid of heights. … Continue readingSpectacular ridge hike: Hardergrat trail
The name of Risetenstock might not directly ring a bell for the ones familiar with hiking in Switzerland. Nevertheless, it is a worthwhile one-day hike of 18 kilometers with a bit more than 1600 altimeters in the region of Niederbauen and Engelberg. The hike starts in Emmetten where you can come easily by bus from direction Luzern (Bus 311) … Continue readingThe Unknown Ridge Hike called the Risetenstock
The tour from Meiringen through Grindelwald to Lauterbrunnen is perfect for a two-day hike in the canton of Bern. Following the signs of Via Alpina 1 , you will pass by the regions most iconic places and mountains: Eiger, Jungfrau, Wengen, Grosse Scheidegg and Kleine Scheidegg. Overall the trail is easy to walk with several sections on paved road and the … Continue readingIconic Switzerland in Two Days: Weekend Hike from Meiringen to Lauterbrunnen
Away from the most popular hiking regions lays the climb to the Greina plateau (“Piangerett” in Italian) and the Capanna Scaletta SAC hut in Ticino. Originally, the trip was planned as a round-trip starting in the north-eastern part of Ticino. The valley offered amazing view of the autumn coloured valley. While the last part of the climb gets quite steep the first 8 kilometers offer both an off-road and a paved option … Continue readingClimbing the Plateau of Greina in Ticino