Stage Three (3) – Weisstannen to Elm As we hiked up from Sargans to Weisstannen, I thought the Weisstannental was one of the most beautiful alpine valleys I’d ever hiked in—But it gets even better …
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Stage 2 – Sargans to Weisstannen Along the Via Alpina trail, both Sargans and the adjoining town of Mels straddle the autoroute and are known locally for its sprawling shopping center. Make no mistake—we’re in …
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Stage 1 – Vaduz (Gaflei) Liechtenstein to Sargans, Switzerland What an adventure! Hiking across Switzerland from Liechtenstein on the east to Lake Geneva on the west. It’s 370km/230 miles conveniently cut into 19 scenic stages. …
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A Haven for Hikers in the Engadine We’ve all heard of St. Moritz, the very chic and expensive mountain resort in Switzerland’s Bernina Alps. But for hikers, it’s time to acquaint yourself with the equally …
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Planning a Swiss hiking vacation, but want to veer a bit off the beaten path and escape the tourist trail? Looking for great hiking, traditional alpine charm, and authentic experiences? Appenzell in northeastern Switzerland is …
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I’ve hiked up to the Hotel Weisshorn, above St. Luc in Switzerland’s Val d’Anniviers, over a dozen times in summer as part of the Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route. But during the winter, the same trail offers …
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