hours pouring over maps, and plenty of logistical planning. Finding the best trails in the Alps led us to iconic locations and remote dead-end valleys. With endless possibilities, the biggest ...

The Switzerland Trail was the site of a 3-foot narrow gauge railroad that was 30 miles long and, when it was in service, wound between 7,000 and over 9,000 feet in elevation.

Walking on roads is something we avoid whenever possible. The segment of the Switzerland Trail (Forest Service Road 237) heading west from the Sugarloaf Trailhead, however, is an exception.

It’s part of this trail I’m exploring as I set off from the historic town of Engelberg to Brändlen. For the first seven or so miles, the path follows the Walenpfad, one of Switzerland’s ...

Crossing the High Alps through Switzerland and Italy, this 210km hiking route unravels some of the region's most intriguing human history. As I stopped to rest, the deep tolling of cow bells ...

I was in Switzerland to tackle the first stages of the newly inaugurated 210km Walserweg Gottardo long-distance hiking trail, which officially opened in May 2024. While the natural beauty of the ...