Another "worth the trip" walk - from Moso (Sesto) into the Val Fiscalina in the Dolomites. Sesto/Moso is just south of San Candido.

England-week long sections of the South West Coastal Path.
Northern England-Coast to Coast, one of THE classic walks over 15 days
Circumnavigate Mt Blanc-via 4 countries over 10 days-a world classic.
Stay Nice and take train out to Menton or Antibes and walk back -very stylish.

travelrene
Suggest a slow walk around the Island of Mainau, Germany - an island of flowers and a delightful chapel. A wonderful day trip.
Also many strolls around the island of Madiera off the Portugal coast - a small island with many delightful and peaceful walks -
Both are unique experiences, but only after you have visited major capital cities, along with some of their larger flower gardens. - e.g. Paris - London. Jay.

It's a doozy, but for me there is nothing better.

Start at the Old Synagogue in the Call in Barcelona. Walk through Plaza Sant Felip Neri, out to the Cathedral. Head up Via Laietana to Diagonal. Take a left and keep going all the way to the University. Don't miss Francesc Macia plaza (though do avoid the Starbucks) and the fantastic retro University architecture. Make your way down to Sants train station (there are a million ways to get there. . . all have surprises along the way, though the neighborhood is considered ugly by BCN standards), then get onto the Gran Via and walk all the way down to the old University. Go inside! Enjoy the gardens and interiors, as well as the students, who I love to watch. Go out and head down to the MACBA. Sit in the plaza and hold on tight to your bags. Then go down Elizabets St. If you are tired, go into la Libreria central (on your left) and grab a book. Sit in their cafe and read. Then hit the street again. I suggest getting lost in the Raval, but it is dangerous at night. During the day it is not 100% safe either. Spill yourself back onto the Rambla when you are done.

More than a walk, it is my pilgrimmage.

Claire

The Gletscherweg that traverses above the Aletschgletscher, Europe's longest glacier. It's a long dayhike from Bettmeralp, in the Valais. From the top of the ridge above Bettmeralp, before you drop down to the traverse, you can see to the Matterhorn (in the west), and across into Italy, to the south. Later in the hike you can look up the glacier to the Place de la Concordia and the Jungfrau.

Linawood...I agree that the Losinj island walk is gorgeous...but also, those of you who are now discovering Croatia, one of the most beautiful walks anywhere in Europe can be experienced at Plitivice Lakes National Park...first the shorter walk around hundreds of cascading rivulets..then hop the little boat to the longer walk...all mapped out for you. Best in springtime when the lakes and streams are full of the winter run-off...we ran into snow on the trails and wooden walkways in early April..lots of it...but scenery to pop the eyes out!
Stu T.

Schuler--The Gandria-Lugano walk sounds wonderful. I will be in the area in late March. How long a hike is it, and should this be a good time of year for it?

If the weather is nice, it's a great walk. You'll be walking on a sidewalk between Lugano and Castagnola. After that, it's a beautiful footpath with only one small hill right before Gandria. You'll walk by villas and lots of lush mediterranean vegetation.

see: http://myswitzerland.igougo.com/plan...&n=Gandria

For Lugano boat schedules, see:
http://www.lugano-tourism.ch/framewo...x?menu_id=1501

Thanks, Schuler. How long, approximately, should it take?

Never mind. I should have checked your links before I asked the question! Thanks again...

1.5 hours is about right. If you take the ferry, stop at the Smuggler's museum. It's quite entertaining. Then take a stroll along the lake while waiting for the next ferry. Very peaceful and beautiful.

I already posted this on my penpal thread, but figure it really belongs here.

I discovered what sounds like a great walk near Lugano. Take the funicular to the top of San Salvatore and walk down to Morcote. Take the boat back to Lugano. Has anyone ever done this?

Events in or near Lugano:

Sunday, March 12:
Traditional Fair of San Provino. Procession in the town’s streets, stalls, raffles, games. Gastronomic festival of Ravioli; exhibit of farming machinery and products, vintage tractors; on Monday there will be a livestock and courtyard animal fair.

For more events, see: http://www.lugano-tourism.ch/framewo...1001&ssm=1

Click on the bold titles and you might find some English descriptions.