A highlight for any Alpine hiker is to spot an ibex on the trail. These proud and agile goats are often found on the crags of rocky mountain slopes.
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Top Hiking Destinations in the Dolomites
Favorites in the Dolomites Picking a favorite hiking destination in the Dolomites is a tough choice for Alpenwild hikers. The Dolomites is a large region with many clusters or mountain groups to choose from. Even …
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The Italian Lakes: Drawing the Rich & Famous for 2000 Years
The hills sweep upward from the shore With villas scattered one by one Upon their wooded spurs, and lower Bellagio blazing in the sun. And dimly seen, a tangled mass Of walls and woods, of …
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Stoos Ridge Hike – Klingenstock to Fronalpstock
Over the past 50 years I’ve written over a dozen hiking guidebooks and have described and reviewed over five hundred hikes—I honestly don’t know how many—I’ve lost count. I generally avoid declaring one hike over …
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Waterfalls and Lakes in the Bernese Oberland
The Bernese Oberland is a paradise. With the rushing waterfalls, blooming wildflowers, and lush greenery; it’s hard not to think you’re in a real fairytale. Even J. R. R. Tolkien was inspired by all the …
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The Alps: A Biodiversity Treasure Trove
When you hear the terms “Alps”, you may think towering peaks or perhaps lush meadows. But, those are just two factors of a wealth of biodiversity. The Alps are the biggest mountain range in Europe. …
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Why You Should Have Trekking Poles and How to Use Them
Any avid hiker is aware of and probably owns a pair of trekking poles. You may not be used to trekking poles, maybe they aren’t as necessary where you live and hike. While trekking in …
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Top Ways to Preserve Nature While Hiking in the Alps
Whatever your reason may be for hiking in the Alps—health, personal enjoyment, wildflowers or wildlife viewing—you’ll want to do your part to preserve nature as well as enjoy it. Here are our top tips for leaving …
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