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Rock with hut in Franconian Switzerland.
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Franconian Switzerland: hiking trails, paddling tours, climbing & biking

Franconian Switzerland has long been a household name for hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. The region offers perfect conditions for getting out and about in nature. Reason enough to explore Franconian Switzerland in more detail or to rediscover it. We present you outdoor tours for every interest and level: Whether hiking, climbing, biking or paddling - here you will find the right route.
Klettern in der Sächsischen Schweiz - Junges Mädchen beim Klettern.
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Sport climbing Saxon Switzerland

More than 1,100 free-standing sandstone rock outcrops, around 17,000 climbing trails of various skill levels from I to XII –

Vie Ferrate around Lake Garda - Tips. Photo: Bernd Hildebrandt, pixabay.
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The 3 most amazing vie ferrate around Lake Garda

Lake Garda’s pleasant climate is an Eldorado for outdoor-athletes. Surfing, mountain biking or hiking – Lake Garda is the place

Easy via ferrata in the Alps: Two hikers on a via ferrata.
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Easy via ferrata in the Alps

The easiest fixed rope routes in the Alps are called via ferratas, but from a purely sporting point of view they are rather demanding hikes on secured paths. Here you will find a selection of worthwhile destinations for all hikers who are looking for a little dose of thrill.
Matterhorn - summit attempt on the Horu. Photo: Caroline Micaela Hauger, peakart.
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Climbing tour on the Matterhorn

Together with the famous Swiss alpine guide Samuel Anthamatten our contributor Michi Bösinger climbed one of the most beautiful mountains

Climbing the Tälli Via Ferrata in Switzerland
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Climbing the Tälli Via Ferrata in Switzerland

Michi Bösiger, our Swiss colleague, tested a backpack by Tatonka at the Tälli via ferrata. During my last visit to

Ascent of the Mont Blanc - On the roof of europe.
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Ascent of the Mont Blanc

When he climbed Europe’s highest mountain Mont Blanc our colleague Michi Bösiger fulfilled a life-long dream. Steep rock faces, ice

Climber with rucksack and helmet climbing a via ferrata.
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Via Ferrata tours in Switzerland and Austria

Via ferrata tours are more popular than ever: Only a few years ago belittled as “pseudo-mountain climbing”, they are currently