A visit to the highest peak entirely in the canton of Ticino, via a route achievable in one very long day or with an evening layover at the neighbouring Swiss Alpine Club hut.
Category: Switzerland
Klausenpass from Schwanden to Sisikon
A terrific climb over a well-made Alpine pass, with an enjoyable descent hugging the cliff edge, then continuing along the aquamarine waters of Lake Lucerne. Location & Terrain Nestled in the Glarus Alps, the Klausen Pass rises to 1,948m between Linthal, in the canton of Glarus, and Altdorf, in Uri. The roads are wide and well made,…
Sternenberg and the Zürcher Oberland, from Zürich
A long but beautiful tour of the Zürcher Oberland, taking in three lakes, a steam train, and a fun descent (and the ascent!) from Sternenberg, a small village.