From the Hockenhorn ridge to the Lötschenpass hut, where you can treat yourself to something homemade. The Balmhorn towers in the background.
March sun and much snow
Snowshoe hike ¦ Valais ¦ 2024-03-14
Lots of snow in the south extends the snowshoeing season. The sky is adorned with cirrus clouds.
The magic valley covered in deep snow
Snowshoe hike ¦ Valais ¦ 2024-02-06
In the Lötschental, also known as the “magic valley”, there is an attractive snowshoe hike from Blatten to Guggistafel.
Friday aperitif
Snowshoe hike ¦ Valais ¦ 2024-02-02
Nobody can refuse an aperitif in honor… Round trip on the Simplon Pass.
Wild and romantic Binntal
Snowshoe hike ¦ Valais ¦ 2024-01-30
The wild and romantic Binntal valley offers a beautiful half-day tour from Fäld up to Brunnebiel. Alone in a wide open space.
Panoramic swing
Snowshoe hike ¦ Valais ¦ 2024-01-26
Wonderful view from the Stand in the Moosalpregion. A new XXL panoramic swing awakens the child inside you.
Pure sunshine in the hasli valley
Snowshoe hike ¦ Bernese Oberland ¦ 2024-01-13
Pure sunshine on the Gibel on the border with Central Switzerland. The wind has carved a lunar landscape into the snow.
In the realms of the hasli dwarfes
Snowshoe hike ¦ Bernese Oberland ¦ 2024-01-12
Classic snowshoe tour from Bidmi via Gummenalp to Mägisalp. Much less hustle and bustle than in summer and views of the Brünigsnake.
Deeply snow-covered forest
Snowshoe hike ¦ Valais ¦ 2024-01-07
On the way through the snow-covered forest on Rosswald, a carved wooden figure greets all passers-by.
Alphorn sounds along lake Hopschu
Snowshoe hike ¦ Valais ¦ 2023-12-18
Glorious sunshine along lake Hopschu accompanied by the sounds of an alphorn near the Simplon Pass.
Halo effect near Andermatt
Snowshoe hike ¦ Uri ¦ 2023-12-15
Halo effect during a tour on the Oberalp Pass. An atmospheric appearance created by the reflection and refraction of light on ice crystals.
Untracked to Riederfurka
Snowshoe hike ¦ Valais ¦ 2023-12-01
Untracked in deep powder snow to Riederfurka. The sun greets through the wafts of mist.
Snow wind load
Snowshoe hike ¦ Valais ¦ 2023-11-28
A special natural phenomenon: wind loads along a stream bed in the Simplon region.
Golden larches on white ground
Snowshoe hike ¦ Valais ¦ 2023-11-07
An old country saying goes that larch needles never fall on the snow. Will the snow really disappear again?
Bisse de Claveau
Hike ¦ Valais ¦ 2023-10-16
The Claveau water channel leads through the middle of the vineyards from Sion to St-Léonard. Impressive and typical are the dry stone walls up to 5m high.
Eggishorn
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-10-08
The Eggishorn offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the great Aletsch glacier, the Bernese and Valais Alps.
World Heritage Jungfrau-Aletsch
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-10-03
Along the Goperi water channel at the entrance of the Baltschieder valley. In the background towers the Bietschhorn.
Blaze of colours at Simplon Pass
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-10-01
Hike to the lookout mountain Spitzhorli near the Simplon Pass. On the way back with a fantastic view towards Wasenhorn, Breithorn and Hübschhorn.
Tour de Muveran
Trek ¦ Valais – Vaud ¦ 2023-09-22 – 2023-09-24
Early morning start accompanied by ibexes. The Col du Demècre beckons on the horizon.
Autumn has arrived
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-09-21
Just in time for the hunting season, autumn has also arrived with its magnificent colours at Grünsee near Zermatt.
Rotenboden – Riffelberg
Hike ¦ Valais ¦ 2023-09-19
Hike on behalf of Zermatters from Rotenboden to Riffelberg with a tour group from the USA. The high mountains freshly covered with snow.
Climate in change
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-09-17
The Langglacier in the Lötschental valley impressively demonstrates the effects of climate change in the alps. Marked glacier decrease of over 300m since the turn of the millennium.
The Bietschhorn in the valley of the valleys
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-09-08
The trail from Lauchernalp in the magical valley to the Lötschenpasshütte is very varied and offers a breathtaking panorama..
Stream crossing with a view of Tierberge
Hike ¦Bernese Oberland ¦ 2023-09-01 – 2023-09-03
Educational days in the beautiful Haslital in wonderful autumn weather. Many thanks to the mountain leader for the highly appreciated tips and tricks.
Suspension bridge near Fiesch
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-08-31
Worthwhile circular tour along the Fiescherwyssa water channel up to the impressive Aspi Titter suspension bridge and via Bellwald back to Fiesch..
Via Stockalper
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-08-25
Wildly romantic hike north of the Simplon Pass on via Stockalper along the Taferna with its many bridges.
Alternative lake hike
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-08-22
A little off the classic 5-lake hike in Zermatt, there are other idyllic little lakes worth seeing.
In search of the lost valley
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-08-21
From Riffelalp Resort above Zermatt to the lost valley and via Grünsee back to the starting point. Enchanting.
Nature Experience Steingletscher
Hike ¦Bernese Oberland ¦ 2023-08-13
From the glacier forefield up to the Seeboden moorland with its many small lakes and back to Steingletscher.
Mountain hiking with children
Hike ¦Grisons ¦ 2023-08-10
Playfully from stone to stone from the Diavolezza to Munt Pers with its fantastic views.
Lake Cavloc near Maloja
Hike ¦ Grisons ¦ 2023-08-09
Worthwhile circular tour from Maloja via the smuggler’s path to the Bitabergh and on to Lake Cavloc.
New trail to the Bordierhut
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-08-06
The new trail to the Bordierhut no longer leads across the glacier but past the breathtaking glacier gate. Mountain hiking at its best!
Matterhorn north face
Hike ¦ Valais ¦ 2023-07-10
On behalf of Zermatters from Schwarzsee via Stafelalp and zum See down to Zermatt. Impressive view on the Matterhorn north face.
Jewel off the Grimsel road
Hike ¦Bernese Oberland ¦ 2023-07-08
Not far from the Grimsel road is the turquoise-coloured Gelmer lake and by means of a steep ascent you reach the hut of the same name.
High above Brig
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-07-03
From Rosswald to the Folluhorn and traverse to Fülhorn with stunning views from the Valais to the Bernese alps and down to Brig.
Happy moments
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-07-02
Amidst flower meadows in the Salwald – Chaschtler area, this little ladybird brings good luck.
Lime sintering
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-07-01
Due to the deposition of minerals dissolved in water, crusty limestone deposits have formed here along the Visperi water channel.
Wild, wilder, Gredetschvalley
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-06-23
Above the village of Mund lies the wild Gredetschvalley. At the moment, in addition to marmots, you can also meet Scottish highland cattles.
From Susten to Brünig Pass
Trek ¦Bernese Oberland ¦ 2023-06-16 – 2023-06-18
Three-day trek from Gadmen to the Brünig Pass. Magnificent views and varied terrain from alpine crossing to mountain spring meadows and finally mixed deciduous forest.
In the shadow of trees
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-06-11
Once again on the Visperi water channel between Brig and Visp. The trees provide welcome shade.
Adventurous on the way in Savièse
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-06-09
The Torrent Neuf near Savièse offers an insight into the pioneering work of the builders of the water channels in the Valais. Vertiginous suspension bridges included.
Water all over the place
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-06-02
Day tour from Brig-Glis to Visperterminen. A little refreshment along the way on the steep climb to Äntschi before the trail leads breezily via Hüoterhüs to the finish.
Back in Zermatt
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-06-01
4-lake circular hike from Sunnegga on behalf of Zermatters. Nature awakens shortly after the snow melt.
Breccaschlund
Hike ¦Freiburg Region ¦ 2023-05-27 – 2023-05-28
Two-day final module of the mountain leader education in Schwarzsee including bivouac in the wildly romantic Breccaschlund.
Waterfall near Schwarzsee
Hike ¦Freiburg Region ¦ 2023-05-22
Ascent through the karst area in the Breccaschlund to the Col du Chamois and via Recardets back down to Schwarzsee. Small detour to the picturesque waterfall shortly before the end.
On holy waters
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-05-12
A head for heights and surefootedness are a must if you want to walk the Wyssa Suone in the wildly romantic Gredetschtal. It is unimaginable how daring the builders had to be back in the old days (15th century!).
Along the BLS railway
Hike ¦ Valais ¦ 2023-05-05
Hike along the Bern Lötschberg Simplon railway from Ausserberg to Brig. Mediterranean vegetation in the middle of the Alps.
Visperi water channel
Hike ¦Valais ¦ 2023-04-27
Spring hike from Visp to Brig-Glis along the Visperi water channel, which was restored a few years ago. In addition to airy sections, the hike also offers an insight into the forest fire area of 2011.