Category: Switzerland
Summer Action, Switzerland
We had quite some summer activities going in Switzerland as well. Here is a short picture blog entry with a few movies as well…
Bernina Trek Day 4 – Part 1
Jenatsch Hütte 2652m – Fuorcla Suvretta 2966m – Pass Suvretta 2615m – Via Engadin – Silverplana 1815m This route was challenging because of its steep slopes covered with the unexpected snow (not much, but enough to make signs sometimes invisible), but absolutely gorgeous with… Continue Reading “Bernina Trek Day 4 – Part 1”
Bernina Trek Day 3
Spinas 1815m – – Alp Suvretta 2128m – Jenatsch Hütte 2652m – Val d’Agnel – Gletschersee – Chamanna Jenatsch Spinas Berghotel Joyful Spinas Berghotel and a wonderful breakfast. Their selection of home-made bread was simply a delight!
Bernina Trek Day 2
Chamanna d‘Es-cha 2594m – Fuorcla Gualdana 2494m – Punt Granda 2265m – Ospiz Albulapass 2312m – Crap ALV Laiets 2303m – Fuorcla Crap Alv pass 2466m – Spinas 1815m Time: 6 hrs // Distance: 18km // Descent: 1000m
Bernina Trek Day 1
Madulain 1697m – Chamanna d‘Es-cha 2594m Distance: 5.5km / Ascent: 900m / Time: 3 hrs Around midday, I arrived at the trailhead, Madulain, a cute train station of the Rhätische Bahn. I was the only one to get off the train which made me… Continue Reading “Bernina Trek Day 1”
Berninapass – Val Minor Hike
Berninapass (2307m) – Fuorcula Minor (2435m) – Val Minor – Bernina Lagalb & Morteratsch Glacier / 7.5h / 7km / 200m up, 400 down / Relive It still amazes me that in Switzerland one can hop out of a train or bus and directly… Continue Reading “Berninapass – Val Minor Hike”
Caroline & Marius’ visit in Pany
Our friends Caroline & Marius came to see us in Pany for a couple of days. Eating, drinking, bathing, and walking was the program. And one day we also went up to Philippe’s favorite flying place Gafäll with its spectacular view of the majestic… Continue Reading “Caroline & Marius’ visit in Pany”
Biking from Meilen to Walenstadt along the Linthkanal
Biking from Meilen to Walenstadt, Walensee – 64km After my 5-day bike tour in Germany and Czech Republic, I re-discovered the joy of biking. Biking gives a sense of adventure and freedom.
Bunkerwanderung, World War II Shelter Visit
Today’s walk is an unusual one. It takes place in the mountains surrounding Zurich but the main purpose of the visit is the Second World War shelters which are hidden in the middle of Uetliberg.
Snowshoe hike to Alp Valpun
Alp Valpun (1’800 m); Distance: 10km; 400m ascent /descent; 3.5 hours of walking Another sunny day with blue sky in pretty Prättigau.
Fly, Hike & Travel. 