Above the tree line, conditions are so incredibly hostile that trees can no longer win the battle with the elements. Yet, every year many species of alpine plants flourish and alpine meadows turn into colorful …
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One of my most favourite plants in the Alps is the houseleek (Sempervivum). It’s a succulent, making the rosette of this alpine plant look more like something belonging in the desert. Its thick succulent leaves …
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Via Alpina – Stage 12 – Lauterbrunnen to Griesalp This stage has so many highlights and so many options it’s hard to know where to start. It’s a long day—10 hours of hiking if you …
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