![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240920_123415-1038x576.jpg "Col d'Aubisque")
My next destination was actually less than 35 kilometers away as the crow flies. However, as the Pyrenees lie in between, the journey by road was more than four times as long (and around three and a quarter hours’ drive). To break up the journey a little, I went on a short hike at the Col d’Aubisque en route. Continue reading Crossing the Pyrenees
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240918_112022-1038x576.jpg "Valley at Sers")
On the slopes of the French Pyrenees
The weather forecast for my last two (full) days in the French Pyrenees was not so good. Therefore, I did not drive deep into the mountains anymore, but rather went hiking on the mountain slopes around my accommodation. Continue reading On the slopes of the French Pyrenees
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240917_134205-1038x576.jpg "Cirque de Gavarnie from Pic de la Pahule")
The mountain cirques of the French Pyrenees
I dedicated my first two full days in the French Pyrenees to a few mountain cirque – although some of them were originally not on my list. Continue reading The mountain cirques of the French Pyrenees
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240915_141114-1038x576.jpg "Lac de Gaube")
Welcome to the Pyrenees!
Today, I finally managed to reach the Pyrenees: After picking up my rental car in the morning (not without some hiccups), I went on a leisurly hike from Pont d’Espagne to Lac de Gaube in the afternoon. Continue reading Welcome to the Pyrenees!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240914_115351-1038x576.jpg "Cimetière du Montparnasse")
Across France
Today I spent practically the whole day on the train, travelling across France: My train journey began at 7:32 a.m. in Karlsruhe, and at 7:21 p.m. I finally arrived in Tarbes just North of the Pyrenees. Continue reading Across France
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240913_180219-1038x576.jpg "Karlsruhe Palace")
Is this the way to France?
I never thought that my holiday in the Pyrenees would start in Karlsruhe. However, the night train to Paris that I wanted to take was cancelled due to track construction work in Germany, so I had to look for alternatives. Continue reading Is this the way to France?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240629_090655-1038x576.jpg "View of Bern from the Rose Garden")
Picturesque Bern
I spent the last 24 hours of my stay in Switzerland in the Swiss capital (or more correctly: federal) city of Bern: a nice little town, but I would not have needed much more time to explore it. Continue reading Picturesque Bern
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240628_105117-1038x576.jpg "Castel Thun")
Thun or not?
I thought long and hard about how I should spend the time between changing accommodation today: stay longer, arrive earlier, or do something along the way? I finally decided to stop off in Thun (since I was driving through there anyway) and had a look at Castle Thun. Continue reading Thun or not?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240627_130528-1038x576.jpg "Schynige Platte")
Mountainous Schynige Platte
On my last day in the Jungfrau region, I explored the Schynige Platte. This area is the start of the alpine hiking trail which I originally wanted to do (but which was still closed due to snow). Still, by visiting Schynige Platte, I was at least able to explore some part of it. Continue reading Mountainous Schynige Platte
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240626_153324-1038x576.jpg "Lauterbrunnen valley")
Lots of waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen
After having seen the Lauterbrunnen Valley from above two days ago, I made a trip there today. Also this time, a view from above was a must. However, I also explored the valley floor. Continue reading Lots of waterfalls in Lauterbrunnen