Tour de Suisse with Awen

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July 24, 2019
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Day 1
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 9:00 AM
⛅ 9 °C
Altitude: 2,264 m
Switzerland Ober Surettasee 46.53764, 9.353346°32’16” N 9°21’12” E
Splügen
July 24, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
After an early start leaving home before 7am, we already arrived at the parking place of Splügen just after 8:30am. This was the start point of the first hike of our "Tour de Suisse". Along the Splügen Pass Street, we soon arrived at the Cable car station. From there it was a steady climb to the lakes of Suretta. Some Marmots welcomed us on our way up (or rather they screemed at us). Little streams could be found along the way and provided Awen with some refreshment. After the last steep climb, we arrived at the beautiful lakes, with their green color. It didn't take Awen long to jump into the cool water and to catch the ball.
2 hours later, we arrived back where we started in the morning. The track had taken us along the steep forest path down to Splügen.Read more
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Day 1
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 6:00 PM
⛅ 30 °C
Altitude: 694 m
Switzerland Thusis RhB 46.69838, 9.4444646°41’54” N 9°26’40” E
Thusis
July 24, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
We arrived at our first stop. Originally I had planned to stay somewhere in the nature, but finally decided to go to the camping place in Thusis. This means comfort like toilets, shower, electricity and and shop. But it also meant noise, other people and Awen restricted on leash.
On our way from Splügen we stopped at the Hinterrhein and refreshed ourselves in the freezing cold, but cristal-clear water.
While I was totally exhausted and tired, Awen seemed to be not the least tired and asked to play and go for more walks!
Another swim in the Rhein finally made the trick. Awen started to relax and sleep. 😀Read more
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Day 2
Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 8:00 AM
☁️ 7 °C
Altitude: 2,235 m
Switzerland Julier Pass 46.46998, 9.7175346°28’12” N 9°43’3” E
Julierpass
July 25, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Escaping the heat and enjoy the fresh morning! The second day started with a nice drive through along the Julierpass. Near the top, we stopped and first of all had a good breakfast. The climb up to Leg Grevasalvas turned out to be more difficult than anticipated. Mainly because of blisters on my feet (wrong socks on the previous day). A fantastic lake awaited us on the top. A quick swim and down we went again.Read more
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Day 2
Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 7:00 PM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 2,030 m
Switzerland Tällichopf 46.7798, 9.9291246°46’47” N 9°55’45” E
Maloja and Flüelapass
July 25, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Down in the valley, it was time to use the Paddle! We decided, despite the strong wind, to go for a short trip on the water. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a bad idea. Not only was it very difficult to come back, but out in the water the paddle suddenly broke. With effort and after quite some time we eventually returned to the entry spot. After enjoying a nice lunch on the board of the lake, our trip continued to St. Moritz, Zernez and ended on the Flüelapass, where we spent the night.Read more
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Day 3
Friday, July 26, 2019 at 8:00 AM
⛅ 19 °C
Altitude: 883 m
Switzerland Innerthal 47.07715, 8.913847°4’38” N 8°54’50” E
Wägitalersee
July 26, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
A little mountain lake in the Canton of Schwyz was our next destination. Since there was no way I was able to walk uphill with all my blisters, I decided to do a "flat" hike around the lake of Wägital. The advantages of being early birds (yes, Awen gets up at 05:30) is that we we were the first people on the lake and temperatures were just above 25C. Perfect to swim and enjoy some sun.
In the afternoon we passed along the Sihl lake (and did some SUP) and then to the town of Schwyz. Since heavy thunderstorms were predicted, we decided to "visit" Roland to enjoy a nice, long shower.Read more
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Day 4
Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM
⛅ 21 °C
Altitude: 523 m
Switzerland Buchegg 47.14569, 7.5114447°8’44” N 7°30’41” E
Bucheggberg
July 27, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
It does not always need to be a famous mountain lake or a stunning pass. Sometimes an ordinary walk in the typical swiss country side leads to the discovery of the beauty in little things. This 2 hours walk through forest, fields and along little streams had everything to offer than the big mountain areas.Read more
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Day 5
Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 12:00 PM
🌧 13 °C
Altitude: 950 m
Switzerland Subigerberg 47.25343, 7.4492347°15’12” N 7°26’57” E
Weissenstein to Grenchnerberg
July 28, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Rain...so, while being blocked at home, I'm now adding a recent Tour done here in the area. A beautiful walk up to the Weissenstein and then along the shoulder to Grenchnerberg.
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Day 6
Monday, July 29, 2019 at 10:00 AM
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 1,048 m
Switzerland Schwarzsee 46.66555, 7.2787346°39’56” N 7°16’43” E
Schwarzsee
July 29, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
After we were chased away by a farmer and his goats at the Gantrisch Lake, we decided to go to the near place of Schwarzsee. A nice little tour around the lake made a nice morning walk and gave Awen the chance to swim. Since the weather did not get better and the sun kept hiding behind clouds, the SUP had to remain in the car for once.Read more
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Day 6
Monday, July 29, 2019 at 5:00 PM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 1,010 m
Switzerland Grundbach 46.76299, 7.4771746°45’47” N 7°28’38” E
Oberer Gurnigel
July 29, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Since we could not do any SUP, we decided to move on to our next destination, the Gantrisch Nature Park. We parked the car at an amazing location with a beautiful view over Thun and the lake of Thun. But first, it was time for our second hike of the day, up to the Oberer Gurnigel, a little hill with a fantastic view over the region.Read more
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Day 7
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 10:00 AM
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 1,314 m
Switzerland Mittaghorn 46.73386, 7.7916346°44’2” N 7°47’30” E
Justital
July 30, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Our morning walk took us to the cute Justital, a small valley near Sigriswil. At the end of the valley, there's a small farm that serves local cheese and milk. The perfect place to enjoy local breakfast.Read more
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Day 7
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 1:39 PM
⛅ 24 °C
Altitude: 562 m
Switzerland Schmocken 46.68079, 7.7533446°40’51” N 7°45’12” E
An afternoon on the beach
July 30, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
This afternoon I was visiting Awen's parents and sister and enjoyed a beautiful afternoon on a little private beach on the shores of lake Thun. Four Border Collies swimming, running, playing for hours, none was tired. (Except Pelé, who is now 11 years old and needs a few minutes break after an hour playing).Read more
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Day 8
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 4:00 PM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 1,388 m
Switzerland Oberwald 46.53756, 8.3621846°32’15” N 8°21’44” E
3 passes in 1 day
July 31, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We spent the night on the Glaubenbühlpass, the connection between Entlebuch/Sörenberg and Brünig/Lungern. As some thunderstorms were predicted, I used the cover for the van, which non only kept me try, but also warm. The following morning we did a nice little walk on the shoulder of the hill before heading for our second pass, the Brünig. As the weather still was very cloudy, we did a small walk on the Aare canyon in Meiringen. Unfortunately, on the 3rd pass, the Grimselpass, which I had planned to spend the night, the weather was so bad (8C and thick fog prevented us from going on a nice walk), we just spent an hour on the top so Awen could run around the snow.
Down in Wallis, we decided to stay on a small camping place. Very basic and quite, with a lot of nature and water around. Perfect for us and great for doing a little walk in the forest.Read more
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Day 9
Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 2:00 PM
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 2,487 m
Switzerland Nase 46.47709, 8.3873546°28’38” N 8°23’14” E
Nufenenpass
August 1, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
After visiting Aisha, Awen's sister, in Wallis and going for a small walk, we took our final trip home crossing the Nufenenpass. A last hike up the mountain and searching some cristals before heading back home.Read more
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Day 9
Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 5:00 PM
⛅ 26 °C
Altitude: 748 m
Switzerland Brione 46.29738, 8.7915346°17’51” N 8°47’30” E
Valle Verzasca
August 1, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
I'm now adding a few more places to this album, despite not having done the trip this time, but in previous weekends.
The first was the weekend in Valle Verzasca, where we spent a weekend exploring the little streams and valleys at the end of Valle Verzasca.Read more
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Day 9
Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 6:00 PM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 1,925 m
Switzerland Heij Barg 46.31875, 8.4710246°19’8” N 8°28’16” E
Bosco Gurin
August 1, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
After a long and quite difficult ride I arrived in Bosco Gurin.
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Day 9
Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 7:00 PM
☁️ 20 °C
Altitude: 1,374 m
Switzerland Salmone 46.21229, 8.7067346°12’44” N 8°42’24” E
Pizzo Salmone
August 1, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
A climb up the "house" mountain, Pizzo Salmone, rewarded us with a fantastic view on the area.
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Day 9
Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 8:00 PM
☁️ 20 °C
Altitude: 972 m
Switzerland Motto dei Salei 46.23364, 8.5671346°14’1” N 8°34’2” E
Valle Vergeletto
August 1, 2019 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Another weekend spent at the end of Valle Onsornone, in Valle Vergeletto.
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Trip end
August 1, 2019