Biking, Hiking, Skating

Hikers cross a stream on the way from the First gondola lift to the mountain hotel at Grosse Scheidegg, in the Jungfrau District of Switzerland's Bernese Oberland.

Biking

Bicycling in Switzerland switzerlandforvisitors.com
Cruise on level paths along a lake, ascend the Alps in low gear, or simply rent a bike at a railway station for a quick tour about town.

Biking in the Austrian Alps austriaforvisitors.com
Rent bicycles at 120 train stations in Austria, or ride your own between "bike hotels" on a nationwide network of cycling trails.

Hiking

Hiking in Switzerland switzerlandforvisitors.com
When to come, where to walk, what to bring, and what to leave at home.

Swiss and Austrian Hiking Tours switzerlandforvisitors.com
A guide to escorted walking itineraries from more than a dozen specialists in adventure travel.

Switzerland's Mountain Inns switzerlandforvisitors.com
To hike the Swiss Alps safely, without sacrificing creature comforts, read Marcia and Philip Lieberman's book.

GORP - Hiking Switzerland
Karen Walker of Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures dispenses general advice with descriptions of the Valais, Bernese Oberland, and Engadine.

Mountain Hiking
Philippe Noth of Switzerland has assembled a fine collection of challenging day hikes with descriptions and photos. Each walk culminates at a Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hut.

Wander-Site
If you read German, d'Wander Site's Swiss hiking and trekkking itineraries will come in handy--especially since they include recommended hiking maps. Translate with AltaVista.

Skating

Inline Skating switzerlandforvisitors.com
Switzerland and Austria offer scenic skating on paved country paths, nighttime group skates in the cities, and even indoor parks for locals and tourists.

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