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Vorder Grauspitz: on the top of Liechtenstein
Slowly but steadily, the end of 2023 was coming closer and even though I had been out and about a lot, I somehow didn't manage to visit a...
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Mar 106 min read
Scrambling fun on the fantastic Mount Nasaasaaq
After our trip on the Arctic Circle Trail, we had planned to fly back to Kangerlussuaq to visit the ice cap of Greenland. The weather...
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Jan 1862 min read
The Arctic Circle Trail: A tale from the thousand swamps
It always had been a dream of mine to do a long distance hiking trail where I wouldn't come across any civilization but had to rely on my...
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Mar 16, 20237 min read
Introducing the beautiful Mutspitze and Spronserseen in South Tyrol
For the last holiday of the year, I spontaneously decided to pay the city of Meran in South Tyrol a visit. Spending a few days there, of...
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Sep 18, 202221 min read
Wandering around the Isle of Skye
It’s been a while since the last proper vacation and it was clear that when there was the chance to travel again, that I would return to...
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Aug 5, 20226 min read
Dayhiking in the mountains of Liechtenstein
Even though Liechtenstein is closer to my home than for example the canton Wallis, I've been there only once and back then merely had the...
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Mar 8, 202045 min read
Exploring the valley of Langtang and the holy lake of Gosainkunda
After the trek around Annapurna, I gave myself a week to recover from the effort. During that time I not only put up my feet and relaxed,...
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Jan 28, 202060 min read
Good times and superb views on the Annapurna Circuit
When I decided to go back to Nepal, it was clear from the beginning that this time I would do a hike on my own without a guide or porter....
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Oct 31, 201911 min read
Spectacular hiking around Theth and Valbona in Albania
Last up on my Balkan trip was Albania. Unfortunately time was running out quickly and I only had the chance to visit one area. It had to...
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Oct 24, 201911 min read
Fun days in the Prokletije national park
After my short visit to Kotor, it was time for some more remoteness and I made my way to the Prokletije national park in the northeastern...
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Oct 20, 20195 min read
Beyond the Ladder of Kotor
Montenegro was the next country on the list after my short visit to the Tara national park in Serbia. Initially I didn't plan to go to...
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Oct 13, 201910 min read
A lovely hike in Serbias most popular national park
It was good to take a time out and give my body and mind a well deserved rest. After almost four weeks without hiking though, it was time...
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Sep 14, 201911 min read
A trip into the unknown at the Sayram-Ugam national park
As my time in Kazakhstan was relatively short and the country itself was huge, I only had the chance to visit one other region besides...
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Sep 9, 20196 min read
How to spend a day hiking in the mountains of Almaty
Already before I came to Almaty, I knew that there would be plenty of hikes to do just at the city's doorstep. Doing some more research...
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Sep 5, 201916 min read
A camping trip to the Charyn Canyon and Kolsay Lakes
Arriving in Kazakhstan, I first took some days off in Almaty. As the last couple weeks with Cyril were quite intense, I couldn't really...
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Aug 31, 201918 min read
Stunning sceneries in the Tien Shan Mountains
After the relaxing hike up to Ak Tor Pass, my friend Cyril and I looked for a more challenging hike. Making our way to Karakol in the...
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Aug 26, 20199 min read
A gentle walk up to Ak Tor Pass
No rest for the wicked! :) After "The Heights of Alay" trek, I went to Osh to meet my friend Cyril who was coming from Switzerland to...
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Aug 22, 201920 min read
The heights of Alay
After the restless trip along the Pamir Highway, it was time for some recreation. Once I had recovered and all the impressions were...
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Aug 14, 201933 min read
Fantastic hiking along the Pamir Highway
Choosing to go to Tajikistan because of its mountains, I was really looking forward to check out the eastern part of the country and one...
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Jul 11, 20199 min read
Two days, seven lakes, one love
Back in Penjikent, after my adventure in the Fan Mountains, there was one more hike to do. A chain of seven lakes, known to the locals as...
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