Backpacking The Alps
The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe, stretching approximately 750 miles across eight Alpine countries (from west to east): France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia. These landscapes are world-renown for their countless stunning natural sights with iconic peaks, lakes, rivers, charming villages, farmland, and much more. In today's update, we're going to be backpacking across these magical, mountainous landscapes and taking in some of the best sights that the Alps have to offer.
We'll begin our journey with an aerial panorama of the majestic Alps mountain range from high above with the neighboring countries in view.
Our journey gets started off on foot in the Italian Alps - which are home to some of the Alps' most imposing peaks. After a few days checking out some the local villages and surrounding sights, the majestic 11,000+ ft tall Dolomites come into view - making for an amazing sight. Even though the landscape can be quite rugged in the foothills of the Alps, the locals have still farmed these rolling hillsides for centuries - and small farmhouses and cattle grazing are a common sight across the landscape. Small villages can also be seen all around, such as the beautiful Villaggio Di Alpenzu.
Our hike through the countryside continues and as the elevation starts to rise once again, the landscape quickly becomes much more rugged and mountainous. Landslips and scree slopes dot the heavily forested hillsides - and small chateaus can be seen all around.
After nearly a week more of backpacking across the Alps by foot - we decide to catch a ride on the legendary Glacier Express to explore even more of these magical landscapes. One of the most noteworthy locations on the legendary Glacier Express passenger train is the breathtaking Landwasser Viaduct, especially during wintertime. Standing 213 feet at it's highest point, it's one of the most picturesque locations in the entire Swiss Alps.
We'll now be catching a helicopter for the final leg of our journey - and we'll be taking in some of the region's most impressive sights from above. Reaching a height of 14,692 feet, The Matterhorn is the Alps' most iconic peak and is truly breathtaking from the air.
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-korver
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