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Alp Pile https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...bdedf0fbb0.jpg Val d'Anniviers https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...91fb9ee65e.jpg Gran Paradiso area https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d19c9ae609.jpg Lake Gabiet (Kraemertal) https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...e511cdaee8.jpg Lake Pinter https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...83d3bf7f8e.jpg Trail to Oberaletsch Hut (swiss Alpine Club) https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...6544f58a70.jpg Loetschbrg trail Hohtenn Village - Ausserberg |
Switzerland is not only mountains and landscapes, amazing as they are. Cities and towns deserve a closer look, too. Here is a hidden gem on the outskirts of Basel: Arlesheim
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...c07ea449fe.jpg Arlesheim has a beautiful baroque church known as the Dom, and indeed, it was built as the cathedral when the Bishops of Basel were kicked out of the city and sought refuge here. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...c4c51252f2.jpg The town hall of Arlesheim https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...3f54bd1f29.jpg The former wine press building is now used as a cultural centre for exhibitions, concerts and other events. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...2e3dd1ad06.jpg Next-door neighbour: the Goetheanum in adjacent Dornach, centre of Anthroposophism, https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...670d993108.jpg The castle on the hilltop is part of Eremitage, an English landscape park designed in the early 1800's. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...721faa4bac.jpg The so-called Eremitage is an English landscape garden, designed for a local noble family. It extends into a side valley, with a row of artificial ponds at the bottom and forest on the slopes. Nature mingles with artificial design. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...bd4aad32e4.jpg The former park is now a nature reserve with many wildflowers and wildlife who like this habitat. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...e903845ae1.jpg The castle is artificial, as is the stork nest on top of the keep. Even the stork is made of metal. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...c6a509f1b9.jpg The hermit's chapel https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...c8b40bff9f.jpg The grotto with its little fountain is a cool place to relax on hot days. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4d127c6946.jpg Then, suddenly, we heard cow bells. This little Swiss paradise is complete with a herd of cows, a bull and their calves grazing in lush meadows... |
Beautiful photos neckervd.
The trail to Oberaletsch Hut looks like a doozy. |
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Thank you for starting this thread, the pictures are stunning!
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DK Eyewitness have just published Unforgettable Journeys: slow down and see the World. In its 'On Foot' section, there are descriptions of both the Eiger and the Appenzell Whisky trails. Tre Cime also.
I am done. The loose laces. |
Whisky trails? How have I missed those?
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Love your photos, neckervd, but not so much that cliff face trail...
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Trail Crans - Lake Tzeuzier |
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OMG, neckervd, feeling a bit queasy now.... that one with the ‘boardwalk’ is especially terrifying.
I’ll stick to the wanderweg, lol. |
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Lake Brenets (Canton of Neuchatel) https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...1b8f7123f9.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a07b7ad01a.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...3de44235f8.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...89bd7adb2.jpeg Boat station Saut du Doubs Waterfall at the lower end of the lake https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4e3d8a6e59.jpg Saut du Doubs Waterfall |
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Niouc Bridge, Val d'Anniviers, Canton of Valais |
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Torrent Neuf (Chandolin-sur-Saviese VS) Old trail (left) and new bridge |
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