Martigny - target achieved, is there an additional loop?

Mont Blanc

After the early wake-up call from the cow herd and breakfast with all the hikers on the TMB, we quickly climbed the last meters of elevation to Cormet de Roselend (1968 m). Once...

Gstaad - the destination is reached

After starting in Chamonix, the first challenge was to overcome the Montets. After descending to the Swiss border, it went uphill again to the Forclaz. Then a descent of 1000m...

Short report on stage 1 Samedan - Livigno - Bormio - Santa Catarina

Delayed start in Samedan as we waited for the heavy rain to end over a coffee. Starting in full rain gear… First shades cast on the ascent to the Bernina Pass. Sunscreen needed...

Experiences J - O

J: Jausiers Our stopover after the Bonnette K: Kilometers We covered over 800 kilometers (about 100 km per day). However, the almost 1800 meters of altitude were more...

Experiences E - I

Experiences A to D

Car: We saw many. Only one almost hit Beat. On the descent from col de Saisies, a car stopped on the right side at a wide spot. Beat thought it wanted to let him and the biker...

Public transport at the border: The North

My journey takes me north today. The destination is the northernmost public transport stop in Switzerland:

Day 7 / July 21, 2026: Schaffhauser-Zürcherweg (Rapperswil SG – Einsiedeln SZ)

Life is! “Wohhhhow, eyes wide open!” I felt magnificent and strong upon waking up today! There were no snores last night. No wonder, my roommates in the pilgrimage accommo

Unterägeri July 31 - August 2, 2026

Camping Unterägeri Site 80 by the playground Day 1: nice, cloudy, no thunderstorm despite the warning Before arrival, a short hike to Gottschalken. After setting up, a quick...

First Overnight Stay

Feet swell when walking for long periods, it's just how it is!