Hiking and Beer, what more is there?
Livestock Guardian Dogs are used in a number of areas of Switzerland to protect herds of livestock from predators such as wolf, bear and lynx, which are starting to reappear in Switzerland. There are estimated to be about 200 livestock guardian dogs working in Switzerland at present. This blog article discusses how best to deal with an encounter with a Livestock Guardian Dog.
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There are a number of factors that can influence how long a particular hike will take as well as how difficult the route will be, and whether it is suitable for children. The difference in height, type of trail (is it a narrow rocky ridge at altitude or a wide paved road between villages) and the terrain all have an impact on the difficulty and time a hike will take. Before undertaking a hike it is important to be sure that it is suitable for your group and the amount of time you have available.
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Switzerland is a paradise for hikers from both home and abroad. There are over 60,000km of hiking trails for everyone from the novice hiker (or those with young children) to the experienced, looking for a challenging hike. The trails are all easy to choose and navigate, due to the uniform system of signposts and markers that the Swiss use to mark and differentiate trails.
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Taminaschlucht Rundtour Introduction This circular hike starts at the station in the town of Bad Ragaz and follows the Tamina
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On a tour of Geneva, you soon realize that the vibrant metropolis also offers wonderful locations in natural surroundings. Combined with the urban background, the attractive promenade alongside the lake, is the ideal place to take a stroll.
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The Ridge Way leads through the imposing landscape to Rappenstein (2222 m), adorned with a mighty cross. From the summit, you can see all of the mountains of the Liechtenstein Alps, the Alpstein and on a clear day Lake Constance.
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At the center of this circular walk is Giswilerstock, the local mountain. On the Bärgmandlipfad you work your way around this huge limestone massif following ancient routes that lead from pasture to pasture.
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This family-friendly circular trail provides great views as it leads through the Canada-like Oberseetal valley with its picturesque landscape of pinewood forests and lush meadows. You will get to see the wonderful panorama overlooking the Wildasyl Rauti Troos, as well as attractive views of the Bockmattli, Plattenberg, Schyberg and striking Brünnelistock mountains. This hike is about 11km in length and you should allow about 3hrs 50minutes of actual hiking time, in addition to the time spent resting and admiring the views.
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The gently rolling hills, lush greenery, villages scattered throughout all come together to form the healthy and unspoiled Appenzell landscape. This hike with its magnificent views of Vorarlberg, Lake Constance and the Allgäu is well named with the 70 or so plaques giving information on many local medicinal plants and their uses.
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Tonka Imperial Stout What the brewery say Imperial Stout at 8.5%, conditioned for 4 months and with Tonka bean macerated
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Dr. Brauwolf What they say Dr. Brauwolf was founded as the first show craft brewery in the city of Zurich
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“The Alehouse – Palmhof” is Zurich’s first true Alehouse, offering 20+ craft beers from Swiss and international micro breweries. Every beer is hand-selected for the Alehouse by the Beers’n’More beer scouts.
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Mitte Brown Geeky details ABV: 5% Style: Brown Ale Where we drank it I drank Mitte Brown from Mikkeller at
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Mikkeller Berlin is Danish brewer Mikkeller’s outpost in Berlin. With 24 taps serving a range of Mikkeller’s own beers and guests from other breweries around the world.
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