One of our groups experienced the wonders of the Swiss Alps on our Hiking the Heart of Switzerland adventure in September 2023. Here is a little snippet of their journey.
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On our first day in Switzerland, we left Lucerne (Luzern), crossed the lake by boat, then rode a cable car to the trailhead of our first hike towards the summit of Mt. Rigi.
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Along the way, we stopped at a cheese making spot for lunch and enjoyed a fun presentation on cheese making.
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Then we continued hiking to the top, enjoyed the view, and took a cogwheel train back to Lake Lucerne.
For several days, we hiked in the high alps, including below the Eiger (Ogre) the Monch (Monk) and the Jungfrau (Young Virgin).
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At the gondola station mid-way to Murren, we got to see a rare double rainbow! The photo does not do it justice—its colors were even more spectacular in person.
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We traveled to Kandersteg and hiked above and around Lake Oeschinensee.
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Ringed by mountains, this wildly picturesque glacial valley with its traditional chalets has been famous destination for hikers looking for that classic Alps adventure.
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On our final outing, we hiked though beautiful vineyards above Lake Geneva.
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At a small wine producer, we enjoyed a wine tasting presentation and an outdoor lunch.
We eventually arrived at Montreux on Lake Geneva. We took a group photo at the Freddie Mercury statue, then we toured the castle and had a pleasant boat ride to Vevey.
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We savored our final sunset out on Lake Geneva near the Fork in the Lake. The picture-perfect ending to a wonderful adventure in Switzerland.
—Text and photos by WT adventurer Richard George, Hiking the Heart of Switzerland.
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