Alps

E5 long-distance trail: hiking guide with GPS tracks

I’ve walked across the Alps twice now. Each time, this little red book came along with me. The hiking guide is worth its weight in gold when you’re out of signal or your battery runs out. And both can happen surprisingly quickly on a multi-day hike.

Col dala Pieres: The Most Beautiful Panoramic Hike in Gröden

I’m standing on a vast rocky plateau, turning in a full circle. All around me, countless famous Dolomite peaks rise into the sky. Directly in front of me is the Sellamassiv, with the Langkofel towering beside it, and I have a fantastic view of the famous Seceda and the steeply rising Geislerspitzen next to it. I can see it all from Col dala Pieres, near St. Christina in Gröden. And the best part? This hike in Südtirol can still be called a “hidden gem.”

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Sudden fresh snow: A spectacular mountain hike in the Rosengarten in Trentino

I sink into the snow up to my knees, following in the mountain guide’s footsteps. He leads us through the snow-covered Rosengarten massif. I never imagined it would feel so wintry already. This was supposed to be an autumn hike with spectacular views. Instead, we’re making our way through a winter wonderland. It instantly adds a little extra sense of adventure.

Hut-to-hut hiking packing list: What to put in your backpack

There’s nothing quite like waking up in the middle of the mountains. But whether you’re spending just one night in a mountain hut, planning a longer hut-to-hut hike, or even crossing the Alps, an overnight stay in a hut always takes a little preparation. That starts with your gear. So here’s what I never head out on a hut-to-hut hike without.

An incredible road trip through the Alps: The most beautiful places in the mountains

The Alps are far from uniform. Austria looks completely different from Slovenia. The Swiss mountains are just as distinct, and the Dolomites are in a league of their own. Over the summer, we visited many different mountain regions, and we’d like to share a road trip to some of the most beautiful places in the mountains.

Alpe-Adria-Trail in Kärnten: Waterfalls, Gorges and Mountain Lakes

My eyes follow the waterfall in amazement. The rock walls are orange-yellow. The water, by contrast, cascades down in a white curtain, finally landing in a pool that seems to glow turquoise. It’s a dazzling display of nature’s colors. And the Groppensteinschlucht is just one of the attractions awaiting us on stage 7 of the Alpe-Adria-Trail between Mallnitz and Obervellach in Kärnten.

HEALTHY SMOOTHIE: AN INVIGORATING POWER DRINK WITH FRESH ALPINE HERBS

Summer is herb season. Keep your eyes open on walks and hikes and you'll find plenty of edible plants growing along the path. Many herbs are incredibly healthy and even have healing properties. We went looking for the right ingredients for an invigorating, strengthening morning smoothie on the Plose near Brixen in South Tyrol. Here's how you can easily make your own healthy smoothie.

Stuck at home because of coronavirus? 10 tips for getting through your time away from the mountains

For the past few days, I've been spending my time in 35 square meters in central Munich. I enjoy the sunshine through an open window. Future hikes and excursions have been canceled for now. Like many others, I'll be spending the next few days within my own four walls. A forced break, essentially. If we want our freedom back soon, we should all stick to this break. Every one of us. That's why I have 10 tips for making the most of this newfound time.

7/101: Ski mountaineering to Weißspitze in Osttirol

People often ask me how I choose the 101 best mountains. There’s no set list of criteria. Most of the time, I don’t even know beforehand that a summit will make the list. Because it’s not just about how it looks. It’s about the feeling that stays with me during the ascent. That’s how it was this time, too. Weißspitze in Osttirol is mountain number 7 on the list.

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Winter Youth Olympic Games 2020: Right in the thick of it

I’m excited. And the anticipation is building. At long last, I’m on my way to Switzerland again. This time, though, it’s not to play sports myself, but to cheer on the athletes. The Winter Youth Olympic Games 2020 are being held in Lausanne, and I get to watch some of the events live. Even as I try to contain my own excitement about this huge event, I find myself wondering how the athletes must be feeling.