Seven Days Hiking the Via Alpina | Engelberg - Griesalp Part I

And so it begins: our seven-day trek along Switzerland's Via Alpina trail between Engelberg and Griesalp. Joined by my close friend Oda, we spent the first few days hiking between lakes and sleeping in the presence of glaciers.

This summer I start my great adventure across Switzerland: hiking the Via Alpina green trail. The middle section of the Swiss Alpine Pass Route stretches from Engelberg to Griesalp and is the most scenic section of this grand hike. Our path takes us 99km from Obwalden through the Bernese Alps to walk alongside rivers, glaciers, and Switzerland's tourist attractions.

As this year's Via Alpina Explorer, I will hike 260km across Switzerland from Sargans to Kandersteg, climbing 15 000m over 9 alpine passes. Over the next three months, I will hike every other weekend, building to an eight-day hike in August. It will be full of wild camping, Swiss culture, and physical challenges.

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About the route ↟
Distance: 99 km / 260 km
Ascent: 6 749 m
Descent: 6 290 m

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Are you hiking the Via Alpina this year or planning on hiking it? Would love to know how it goes :)

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