![[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
Tag Archives: Hiking
![[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/2024/06/20240626_085529-1038x576.jpg "Grindelwald")
In the Swiss Alps
After quite a long time, I finally visited Switzerland again in early summer 2024. This time, I also explored the Swiss Alps in depth (or should I say: heights?).
![[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
The Crimes Joys of Grindelwald
After the rain in the days before, I was a little worried that the current weather would spoil my planned hikes in Grindelwald. But my worries were unfounded: The past weather had already taken care of that. It was cold for so long that there was still far too much snow for my planned hikes at higher altitudes. So I asked the tourist information office for other hikes that were less affected by snow. In the end, this worked out pretty well. Continue reading The Crimes Joys of Grindelwald
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240623_121817-1038x576.jpg "View of Interlaken and Lake Thun from Hardermandli")
Under the clouds in Interlaken
Today, I had to change my accommodation. I took advantage of this opportunity to stop off in Interlaken – even though the weather was still not that great. Continue reading Under the clouds in Interlaken
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240620_105613-1038x576.jpg "Rigi Kulm")
Just quickly to Rigi
Today, the weather was supposed to be still alright (at least more or less), so I set off on my first trip to the Swiss Alps: I went up to Rigi, the “Queen of the Mountains”. Continue reading Just quickly to Rigi