by philipp.avenell | Jan 12, 2021
Lake Zurich is divided into two parts by the dam between Rapperswil (SG) and Pfäffikon (SZ). The eastern half is called “Obersee”. It has a total area of 88.17 km² and measures 3.85 km at its widest point. At the western end of the lake is Zurich,...
by philipp.avenell | Jan 12, 2021
Altitude: 907 metres Length: 7.9 kilometres Average gradient: 5.2% The Oberricken is a mountain pass in canton St. Gallen and runs along the route of St. James. From the top of the pass there is a beautiful view of Lake Zurich, the Linth Plain and the Glarus...
by philipp.avenell | Jan 12, 2021
Altitude: 963 metres Length: 13 kilometres Average gradient: 8.3% The Ghöch is a pass in Zurich Oberland between the villages of Bäretswil and Gibswil and is one of Switzerland’s historic traffic routes. In winter, two ski lifts attract families to the...
by philipp.avenell | Jan 12, 2021
In the border triangle of Switzerland/Germany/Austria lies the third largest inland lake in Europe, Lake Constance or Bodensee. The lake, which is 64km long and up to 12km wide, is a summer favourite for sailing, swimming or a boat cruise. The Lake Constance cycle...
by philipp.avenell | Dec 22, 2020
The Rhine originates at Stein am Rhein at the western end of Lake Constance. The old town of Stein am Rhein is known for its beautifully preserved medieval half-timbered houses with painted façades. On the banks of the Rhine is the St. Georgen Monastery, a former...
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