Have you ever decided against doing a hike based on the numbers? Maybe it was too long—15 or 20 miles. And you were looking for a more leisurely 5-mile day hike. Or maybe the deal …
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No doubt—I had to return and do this hike again. In July 2019, when I first hiked the Planplatten Ridge from Engstlenalp to Planplatten, I came expecting to hike what many describe as a highlight …
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Cows grazing on an Alpine meadow are a quintessential element of life in the Alps. As a hiker in the Alps, you’re likely to have one or more encounters with cows along or near the …
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