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Biking,
Hiking, Skating
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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
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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 Google.
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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