Tag: hiking
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Plenty of Choice
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA few days ago someone was angry at me for posting too much in a whatsapp chat and I’ve been feeling down because I felt bullied out of the group. I miss sharing project ideas but at the same time it is essential for me to remind myself that just because…
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Hiking from Vallorbe to Orbe on Foot.
Reading Time: 3 minutesHiking from Vallorbe to Orbe is possible by following the foot path that goes along the River Orbe. If the river looks a little slow, and stagnant compared to what you would expect there is a simple reason. There is a hydroelectric dam that is slowing the flow of water. When I…
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Lucky With the Weather
Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday I went for a 50km bike ride that took two hours. During the first half the weather was good, and it felt warm. I cycled down to Nyon and towards Prangins, before cycling back towards Nyon before heading to Duiller and from there up towards Genolier, but not the direct route…
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The Sunday Stroll to Majinsee
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf the Lammenhüutte is too strenuous for you there is an easier option. A walk to the [Majinsee and back, via the Thermal gorge](https://www.komoot.com/tour/1761481495). This is an easy hike with 300m of climbing and descent on wide gravel paths rather than narrow hiking paths. It takes you by a cold water lake…
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Walking to La Grotte aux Fées and Bisons
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s good to browse Komoot because sometimes you find nice hikes to enjoy. Today I drove towards Vallorbe and specifically Juraparc. Juraparc is a park with bisons, wolves, alpacas, goats and bears. I saw the goats, the alpacas, the bison and deer. I didn’t look for the bears and wolves. The [hike…
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From La Sarraz to Romainmotier and Back
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt is possible to walk from La Sarraz to Romainmotier and back with barely any time spent on roads. You can get there by train b taking a train to Renens, and then switching to a train from Renens to La Sarraz. You can also drive to La Sarraz via the motorway…