We have been traveling a lot lately, but we spent most of the summer in Switzerland. Switzerland is wonderful in the summer. We love it, in part, because it is a hiking mecca. Here are some reasons why hiking in Switzerland is wunderbar.
- cable cars
- there is plenty of opportunity to hike above the tree line, affording breathtaking views
- the trails are incredibly well-marked and well-maintained
- the trails are everywhere, they criss-cross the country, including the cities
- its cities are compact so you are out of the city into the mountains quickly
- the views are varied
- at the end of almost every hike, there is a crystal clear blue lake to dip your feet in
- I have yet to find a mountain in Switzerland where my cell phone doesn’t work
- even at altitude, you pass many cafes where you grab a bite
- the fountains for cows mean that you can refill your water bottle all over the place
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