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 VIA ALPINA |
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Eight alpine countries in Europe are working together on a challenging project: their common
goal is to establish official hiking trails linking all their alpine countries, from Trieste at
the Adriatic Sea to Monaco on the Mediterranean. The route is officially signposted as such
and – on Swiss territory between Buchs and Montreux – offers a daily luggage transport.
A real trail of unsurpassable beauty awaits you.
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 TRANS SWISS TRAIL |
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The Trans Swiss Trail crosses through Switzerland from the far West in the Ajoie to the
deep South and the Luganersee lake. It offers magnificent views of Switzerland’s varied
landscapes: Jura, the three lakes region, the Mittelland, the Emmental, Lake Lucerne,
Reusstal, the Gotthardpass and Ticino. The walking options do not present any particular
challenges in terms of topography and route properties and are therefore ideally suited to
leisure walkers.
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 ALPINE PANORAMA TRAIL |
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The Alpine Panorama route passes through some Switzerland’s most attractive areas at the
foothills of the Alps on its way from Lake Constance to Lake Geneva: Appenzell, Toggenburg,
Zugerland, Lucerne, Napfgebiet, Emmental, Greyerzerland, Lavaux and Côte d'Or are
all home to milk and cheese, folklore, cherry pie, gold panning and a winegrowing culture.
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 VIA JACOBI |
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The pilgrimage route to the grave of Saint James in Santiago de Compostela (Northern
Spain) is one of Europe’s most important spiritual traditions. The ViaJacobi forms part of the
European Way of St. James and runs along the foot of the Alps from Lake Constance to
Geneva – right through Switzerland. Treasures such as chapels, churches and hostels line
the route, one after the other, offering a magnificent walking experience along with the varied
cultural landscape.
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 JUARA CREST TRAIL |
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The Jura Crest Trail has a long-standing tradition as a long-distance footpath. Despite this,
access to accommodation and catering does present certain difficulties as there are very few
places to stay over the first peaks of the Jura. Luckily there are lots of post buses and train
connections which lead down into the southern foothills where there are places to stay. The
Jura Crest Trail offers pleasant walking opportunities – minimal height variations and generally
good pathways. Note the somewhat longer walking times for each stage.
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 ALPINE PASSES TRAIL |
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The Alpine passes route will open as a new national long distance footpath in Spring 2008
as part of the «SchweizMobil» project. It begins in Chur, crosses through the anterior Rhine
gorge and the Lugnez valley and continues on over the high plateaus of the Greina to Tessin.
The route runs through Ritomsee, Val Bedretto and the Nufenenpass to Wallis. Walkers can
see the high peaks at close hand over the Brig – Zinal section and marvel at the powerful
panoramic views of the Walser 4000m mountains including the Matterhorn. The route is
suitable for experienced walkers in good health. Experience of walking up high mountains
is not necessary.
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 HEIDILAND TRAIL |
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Trek through well known highlights such as the wine making village of Quinten at Walensee or the mythical Tamina Gorge with the Old Bath Pfäfers. You can add more variety to these experiences with the romantic Murgseen, the unspoilt Schilstal (Schils valley) or the waterfalls of Batöni in the interiors of the Weisstannental! These are just some of the highlights of the Heidiland Trekking Tour – spread over three, four or seven days.
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 SENDA SEGANTINI
 VIA VALTELLINA |
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Every leg of this route starting from Thusis into the Upper Engadine and up to Poschiavo has a highlight to boast about; whether it is the Muttner Höchi with the Walser village of Mutten, the Alp Flix or the Lunghin Pass, Europe’s watershed. Even the lakes in the Upper Engadine alone would be well worth a visit, and the yearning for the south, in this case, would end in Poschiavo beyond the Bernina Pass.
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 APPENZELL CULTURE TRAIL |
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A hike in the Appenzell region is a treat under any circumstances. However, this trail is particularly appealing because, in addition to the well-known picturesque hilly landscape, it leads past 50 cultural sites. Follow the trail and discover the various facets of Appenzell culture!
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 VIA ALBULA / BERNINA |
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The Via Albula / Bernina No. 33 leads along the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Rhaetian Railways, as close to the Albula and Bernina line as possible, showing every now and then fascinating glimpses of an overall work of art that is more than 100 years old, in a magnificent alpine landscape. Experience this unique piece of technology and natural beauty with means that are adapted accordingly: namely, on foot and by rail!
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 KLETTGAU - RHINE - TRAIL |
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Experience the glorious view over the almost Mediterranean wine-growing countryside of the Pinot Noir region around Schaffhausen and gaze over the Swiss Alps from the Siblinger Randenhaus. As you hike from Hallau to Schaffhausen through the cultivated lands of the Randen mountain range you will discover delightful wine-growing villages and rare plant species – an experience of a special kind.
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 CHEMIN DU VIGNOBLE |
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The vineyards on the steep slopes catch the eye no matter where you look in the Walliser Valley of the River Rhone. The biggest wine growing belt, an almost closed band on the right edge of the valley, lies between Martigny and Leuk. The Walliser Wine Route runs through this area over a stretch of 66 km over gently undulating terrain. Below the vineyards, surrounded by Alpine ridges, flows the River Rhone.
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 VIA SBRINZ |
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The hard cheese called «Sbrinz» became a much sought after export from Central Switzerland to Northern Italy in the late Middle Ages. It played a major role in the development of the mule track through Grimsel and Gries Passes into full fledged trade route. The ViaSbrinz revives the old freight hauler tradition and passes through historic stretches and footbridges from Central Switzerland to Northern Italy. This is a cooperation between the ViaStoria –
Swiss Cultural Routes, the promotional association called Sbrinz-Route and SwissTrails.
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 VIA JURA REGIO |
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The alternative route from Basel through the Elsass region to Delémont, past the hospitable inns and historic sites with interesting monuments.
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 APPENZELL TRAIL |
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This pilgrimage route, which begins in Rankweil, the most significant Marian shrine in Vorarlberg, and leads to the charming monastery village of St. Peterzell in Neckertal, is just the thing to restore depleted energy reserves. Following in the footsteps of the pilgrims, the route crosses the unique cultural and scenic Appenzell region from east to west. Always in sight: the Alpstein massif.
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 SENTIERO DI LUGANO |
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One highlight follows another starting with the famous balancing act from Monte Lema to Monte Tamaro and the Botta church at the Alpe Foppa. This is followed by the Denti della Vecchia (Old Woman’s Teeth) and the Monte Boglia, probably the most impressive view point in the Sottoceneri region. Then, after Lugano comes the much-walked pathway from Monte San Salvatore to picturesque Morcote.
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 VIA RHENANA |
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The ViaRhenana between Kreuzlingen / Konstanz and Basel is characterised by its diverse river landscapes around the lower lake and Upper Rhine. Nature, culture and technology form a fascinating combination along the river and its banks. The river flows through some magnificent natural landscapes and links important European cultural centres such as the towns of Konstanz, Schaffhausen and Basel and the UNESCO world heritage site – the island of Reichenau. The Rhine Falls, Switzerland’s most visited destination, lies on the ViaRhenana as do the attractive spa resorts of Bad Zurzach, Bad Säckingen and Rheinfelden.
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 LIECHTENSTEIN PANORAMA TRAIL |
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If you are not yet acquainted with the «Three Sisters», you should pay them a visit as soon as possible – provided you are in a good physical condition. The mountain trail to the Liechtenstein mountain massif, with ridge paths, a panoramic view and summit experiences, is perfectly suited to hikers with stamina, who like to stay on safe paths.
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 SARDONA WORLD HERITAGE TRAIL |
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On this five-day hike you will be fascinated by the magnificent mountain ranges of the Tectonic Arena Sardona, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Good stamina is required for this exceptional tour. It is also possible to book individual stages.
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 VIA JURA |
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Ideally located for your hiking holidays, the Alps of the Lake of Geneva Region are on the northern banks of Lake Geneva, close to the estuary of the Rhone. The wonderful surroundings have splendid landscapes with impressive stone quarries, cliff walls rich in calcium deposits, towering mountain peaks and passes at high altitudes, lush green valleys and invigorating mountain lakes.
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| ALPS OF THE LAKE
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The ViaJura passes through the valleys of the Birs and Schüss, from Basel via Delsberg to Biel. It touches upon important historic stretches, including the Glögglifels Pass that is rife with legend, the exposed Mont Raimeux and the Roman rock gateway of Pierre Pertuis.
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 LAKE LUCERNE TOUR |
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At the transition between the pre-Alps and the Alps, this round trip around Lake Lucerne provides grandiose views of the valley, the surrounding hills and the lake. The trekker will pass through alpine meadows, steep cliffs and placid mountain lakes, as well as various passes, and can take joy in the magnificent flora and fauna. Mountain inns invite you to fortify yourself, while mountain rails make sure that the strenuous uphill and downhill sections do not get excessive.
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This route is an excellent example of how the perfectly signposted routes of switzerlandmobility can be combined now, thanks to the extensive service offers of SwissTrails, into new, attractive trekking tours. The trek begins in the heart of the city of Lucerne, and runs initially over the Sonnenberg towards Malters and then along the Jakobsweg to the pilgrimage spot of Werthenstein.
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