Hiking in the Alps is like wandering through a natural pharmacy. Next to the hiking path, you’ll find one herb after another with a medicinal effect. The amount of species which are known for their …
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Make the most of your trip to Europe and explore what Mother Nature has to offer. Here are Alpenwild’s picks for the top five hiking destinations in the Alps.
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The Mighty Dolomite Mountains The Italian Dolomite Mountains stand between Switzerland, Austria and Italy as majestic protectors of an area filled with rich culture and customs. Read these ten unique facts about the Italian Dolomite Mountains …
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If you are on the Tour du Mont Blanc with Alpenwild this year, you will have the pleasure of meeting Simone van Velzen and exploring the richness of the Alpine environment with her. Simone is …
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Spring has arrived!!! While the high mountains are still covered in a thick layer of snow, the valley floor is slowly turning green. Every day I discover a new sign of spring: a hazel shrub …
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Find the best water bottle for your Swiss Alps hiking tour With hiking trails full of ups and downs, you’ll definitely want to quench your thirst. Here are some water bottle tips to pick the …
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Champex Lac has been welcoming weary travellers to relax on its shores for well over a century. The charming Swiss village is nestled amongst vast swathes of forest on the shore of a pristine Alpine …
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The Alps have such dazzling panorama’s with quaint mountain villages, snow-capped mountain peaks and crystal-clear lakes reflecting the stunning scenery, that it’s quite easy to forget all about the small natural wonders at your feet. …
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