Category: Hiking & Mountain Tours

The Grünten is regarded as the guardian of the Allgäu, because as a striking foothill it rises visible from afar over the Iller valley. From the summit at 1,738 m the view reaches over the Allgäu foothills and the high-Alpine chain. Trails and a cable car open up the popular…

The Tolmin gorges near Tolmin mark the lowest point of Triglav National Park, where two rivers meet in turquoise gorges. Over walkways and the high-spanning Devil's Bridge, a loop leads past Dante's Cave and the wedged Bear's Head rock. A warm spring bubbles in the riverbed. Highlights Turquoise double gorge…

At 2,679 m, the Mangart is one of the highest mountains in Slovenia, on the border with Italy. To its saddle leads the Mangart Road, at around 2,072 m the highest road in Slovenia, through several tunnels and tight hairpins. From the top the view reaches far over the Julian…

Andalo lies on the Paganella plateau between the Brenta Dolomites and Lake Garda and is a popular family ski and hiking area. From the summit of the Paganella at 2,125 m the view reaches far over the Brenta to Lake Garda. In summer, bike trails and the nearby Lago di…

Gröden is one of the best-known Dolomite valleys and part of the famous Sellaronda ski circuit around the Sella massif. Above the valley rise the Langkofel and the striking plateau of the Seceda. Gröden is also a centre of Ladin culture and a centuries-old woodcarving tradition. Highlights Part of the…

The Maggia valley is the largest valley in Ticino and is known for its crystal-clear, emerald-green river water, stone mountain villages and waterfalls. Its landmark is the waterfall of Foroglio. Natural pools along the Maggia invite swimming in summer, though the water stays cold. Highlights Emerald-green, clear river water Waterfall…