Ticino is a place of contrasts. In the valleys, it can feel almost Mediterranean. Higher up, the paths turn rocky, the air grows cooler, and the landscape takes on a wilder character. I love that diversity: within a single journey, Ticino can feel like several different worlds. At 3,072 metres, Pizzo Campo Tencia is the […]
I love this meeting of mountains and sea – steep cliffs rising straight from the water and small roads and villages somehow finding their place in between. For me, it is not only about the beauty of the landscape. It is the feeling of being out there, moving through it, breathing the warm summer air, […]
This year, I hiked a large part of the 850km-long Nordkalottleden, also called Nordkalottruta, Kalottireitti or the Arctic Trail – ending at Treriksröset, where Norway, Sweden, and Finland meet. What an adventure!What a backdrop!What a feeling of aliveness! With this journey, I’ve now hiked around 1,600 km through Sweden and Norway, most of it in […]
When I hear Uri – the ancient heartland of Switzerland — my heart starts beating differently. My whole body comes alive. Uri is more than a canton – it is history carved into stone. Geology shaped by unimaginable forces. Water rushing from glaciers, mountains and deep valleys. Tradition carried through generations. It is the land […]
30.7.2026 – It was a journey through the wild heart of the Glarner Alps. I started early in the morning in Tierfehd and headed into the wild Sand Valley. The route led past Hinter Sand, up to the Planurahütte and further to Piz Cazarauls at over 3,000 metres asl. From there, I descended back toward […]
Just over a year ago, in May 2025, I published Ingredients for a Fulfilling Life. Looking back, I realize the journey began much earlier. The first ideas date back to 2019, inspired by mountain trails, backpacking adventures, books, meaningful conversations, and quiet moments of reflection. In early 2023, shortly before becoming a dad, I finally […]
11.7.2026 –The Piz Lischana Trail is a spectacular alpine adventure in the Lower Engadin. Starting in Scuol, the route climbs through beautiful forests and open alpine terrain to the impressive Lischana Pass before descending into the picturesque mountain village of S-Charl. Surrounded by rugged limestone peaks and pristine wilderness, the trail offers breathtaking views, challenging […]
The Haldensteiner Calanda is one of the most rewarding mountain hikes in Eastern Switzerland. Starting in Tamins, the trail climbs steadily through forests and alpine meadows to the scenic Kunkel Pass before continuing to the 2,805-meter summit of Haldensteiner Calanda. The ascent is demanding, especially with achilles tendinitis, but incredibly rewarding, offering ever-expanding views over […]
I was waiting for over two decades to do the Pizol 5-Lakes Hike, one of Switzerland’s most spectacular alpine adventures. Winding through breathtaking mountain scenery, the trail passes five crystal-clear lakes – Wangsersee, Wildsee, Schottensee, Schwarzsee, and Baschalvasee – each with its own unique character. Surrounded by rugged peaks and endless panoramic views, the hike […]
After almost five weeks with hardly any running (just two trail sessions), I decided to line up for the Swiss Irontrail in Val Surses. With a length of around 56.5 km, 4,200m of ascent, 3,600m of descent, and an average altitude of around 2,200m, it was an extremely demanding course – especially with an Achilles […]
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