Tag Archives: Hiking
Rigi, queen of the mountains: my first ascent of a mountain following Mark Twain’s footsteps
The American author and humorist Mark Twain became famous for writing the Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. He also wrote funny and entertaining short stories on the brink of what became typical holiday tourism these days. Mark Twain … Continue reading
Micropilgrimage on the Road to Santiago
Indeed, dear reader, your eyes have not betrayed you. I went on a pilgrimage, albeit only a small one, hence the title of this blog entry: micropilgrimage. How does one come up with the idea of walking along the Road … Continue reading
Crossing the suspension bridge and a quick hike at Sattel-Hochstuckli
The village of Sattel nestles against a mountain range that is constituted by the summits of Morgartenberg, Chaiserstock and Hochstuckli. The landscape has been noticeably formed by moraines during the last ice age. The Mostelberg directly at the mountain station of … Continue reading
Spa and Travel 