85/356: Trans Swiss Trail Stage 13: Langnau - Eggiwil

I continued my little trek across Switzerland today. The start was, where I left off the last time and the today's goal was Eggiwil. A little village you will probably never hear about again.

It was a really nice walk and I would have loved to go on because it was rather short. Without the break just about three hours. This stage gave me my first taste of what will follow once I enter the alps. I had my firs real altitude change since starting in Bern a few weeks ago. The beginning of the trail was steep and all in all I did about 600m (upwards that is).

I was thinking about doing two stages today but the next stage is over four hours long and I think that would have been a little too much. I guess that first has to wait a little longer. If all goes well I will tackle the next stage tomorrow. Can't wait!

 Tried to show the steepness with this pic. Not sure if I succeded.. let me know!

 Typical landscape from this part of Switzerland.

 A house?!

 Some more landscape.. too bad it was a bit hazy so I couldn't see the mountains.

 This is supposed to be one of the oldest tunnels in Switzerland. It was built around 1839....

 ..but don't take it from me.. read it here.

Just another lovely view I was able to enjoy today.

By the way... I always feel like this when I go hiking:

Keep walking.

57/356: Trans Swiss Trail Stage 12: Lützelflüh - Langnau i.E.

I continued my hiking along the Trans Swiss trail today.

It was supposed to be a short walk from Lützelflüh to Langnau i.E. The guide lists it as walk about 3h in duration. Which I guess is about the time it took me to do it. It felt very exhausting though. I guess it was the weather. The temperatures were around 31 degrees Celsius. Luckily though most of the walk was in the shade of trees and along the river Emme. I think that made it more bearable.

The whole hike started a little later than expected. About half way to Lützelflüh the train got split in two parts and both parts went in different directions. I didn't notice until they announced that we reached the end of the line. Oh well, stuff like that happens and it wasn't like I was in a hurry to get anywhere.

All in all it was very enjoyable and easy walk. I was expecting something easy so I didn't wear hiking boots, just some comfy sneakers. I really do have to get a proper backpack soon. My Back is usually drenched in sweat after minutes.

 Traditional Farmhouse in this region of Switzerland.

 Quite a few bridges used to be built like this in the old days. Don't ask me why.

 All Swiss hiking trails have really good signage. You have to try hard to get lost.

 A more modern version of the bridge across the river Emme.

 The River Emme in all it's glory.

The meeting point of two national hiking trails.

go out there and hike a little my friends!