Switzerland's mountains are like no other place. Hiking is plentiful, the transportation is top notch, and everything just feels very high quality.
Swiss prices: this is what $30 gets you
Many parts of the country feel like they belong in a story book more than reality
The mission for day 1: get to the top of Mount Rigi
An easy mission when rail brings you to the summit!
Amazing views
Mount Rigi's main antenna
The reward after 10 km: alpine cheese
The best view for chess?
The next mission for day 1: get to the top of Stranserhorn
An open air train, perfect for photos
View from the top of Stranserhorn
Scenic views
Spoiled cows
Balkans detected!
The mission for day 2: the 21 km 7 summits loop at Flumserberg
Starting above the clouds
Hiking cairn with a view
This is just the start of the trail
Majestic views
Small ponds are everywhere
The constantly changing clouds and viewpoints along the hike make it easy to take too many photos
Alpine meadows everywhere
Higher peaks in the distance
Some clouds brought small rain showers, so awareness of changing conditions was key
Exposed rocky outcroppings
Simply great views
Nearing the end of the hike, finally
