The Aletsch Glacier is the largest in the Alps: 20km long and up to 800m at its deepest point. Looking out over the river of …
Icy summer adventures on the Aletsch Glacier Trail
Hiking
The Niederhorn – a ridge hike full of surprises
The breathtaking ridge hike to the Gemmenalphorn is surprisingly rugged and rocky. It combines the very best of Switzerland – a mountain ridge hike with a lake view, ibex, cows and alpine flowers.
The best dizzying hikes in Kandersteg
For dedicated hikers, the beauty of Kandersteg extends beyond the Oeschinensee. Narrow pathways wind through wild, remote valleys, and high alpine routes skirt ancient glaciers to cross steep mountain passes.
My top 3 easy hikes around the peaks of Lake Lucerne
You don’t have to be a serious hiker to enjoy the walking trails in the Lake Lucerne area. There are plenty of challenging options, but here are my suggestions for easier hikes that almost everyone, including families, can do.
Schynige Platte to First – a classic route I love to hike & trail run
On 31st July 2004, I packed a rucksack full of snacks, layers and a brand-new head torch, locked the door of my repping accommodation and set off to take a special late-night train to Schynige Platte. I was about to embark on one of the most memorable hikes of my life – Schynige Platte to First under the light of the full moon.
My exhilarating hike on the Glacier Trail to the Britannia Hut
During my winter in Saas-Fee, I was fascinated by the Britannia Hut. Perched at 3030m, I loved to imagine the stories shared by climbers as they sheltered inside its grey stone walls, the wild mountain weather raging outside as they prepared to scale the nearby 4000m peaks.
My top 5 easy hikes in the Jungfrau region
If you’re a first-time hiker with dreams of making your walking debut in Switzerland, you can’t go wrong by choosing to holiday in the Jungfrau region. The vast choice of easy walks ranges from lakeside pathways to high-altitude trails, bringing you up close and personal to the mighty Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains.