The morning before heading back to Zurich, we wanted to do a repeat of “the Best Hike” – we’ve done – at the Bernese Oberland. We didn’t have a lot of time so we picked a shorter version of the Northface Trail, also known as the Blumental Panorama Walk. Blumen in German means Flowers, so consequently we saw many wildflowers on this walk.
Continue reading ” The Blumental Panorama Walk, Switzerland”Category: Outdoors
Hiking: Eiger Trail, Switzerland
This was our fifth day in the Bernese Oberland. Because we had an easy hike the previous day, we decided to do a real one and get away from the crowds for a change. That’s why we picked the Eiger Trail.
Continue reading “Hiking: Eiger Trail, Switzerland”Hiking: First to Bachalpsee, Switzerland
First to Bachalpsee was an easy hike!
Continue reading “Hiking: First to Bachalpsee, Switzerland”Hiking to Mönchsjochhütte, Switzerland
After our easy and beautiful hike to Kleine Scheidegg, we stepped into the Junfrau Railway station to get our tickets to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. As with the hike, I’ve done the same nine years ago. Only then the place wasn’t as busy as it is now.
Continue reading “Hiking to Mönchsjochhütte, Switzerland”Hiking: Mänlichen to Kleine Scheidegg, Switzerland
Our third day in the Bernese Oberland, in the morning we took the cable car to Mänlichen.
Continue reading “Hiking: Mänlichen to Kleine Scheidegg, Switzerland”Hiking: Northface Trail, Switzerland
My second day back in the Bernese Oberland, we hiked the Northface Trail above Mürren. In our opinion, this easy and popular trail is one of the most beautiful in the area, accompanied by flowering meadows, cascading waterfalls and the view of the Northface of Jungfrau nearly the whole time.
Continue reading “Hiking: Northface Trail, Switzerland”Hiking: Rigi Panoramic Trail, Switzerland
For anyone looking for a day hike near Zurich, the Rigi Panoramic Trail is easy and one of the most scenic!
Continue reading “Hiking: Rigi Panoramic Trail, Switzerland”Hiking the Atlantic Way, Portugal
I am going to take a one-post break from writing about our Valencia trip, because, while the weather was nice over the weekend, my friend and I took a hike along the Caminho do Atlântico (GR11) near Lisbon. It was absolutely gorgeous, I thought I would write it down in case anyone is interested in doing this in the future.
Continue reading “Hiking the Atlantic Way, Portugal”Hiking: Col de Balme, France
My last day in Chamonix, I had plans to hike Lac Cornu, but decided, last minute, that a change of scenery would be necessary. I took the train to Vallorcine, boarded a lift
Continue reading “Hiking: Col de Balme, France”Hiking: Grand Balcon Sud, France
Saturday was market day in Chamonix. The market opened from 7am to 1pm and was located near Place du Mont Blanc – where I happened to pass by on my way to the train station that morning, and caught a glimpse of the Climbing World Cup Lead qualifying round.
Continue reading “Hiking: Grand Balcon Sud, France”
Travel-Gourmand.com 