Seven hours into an arduous Alpine climb up teetering wooden staircases and scree-strewn switchbacks, the trail finally spits me out onto the cloud-wrapped summit of the Hohtürli Pass. At 2,840 meters ...

Kandersteg sits at 1,200 m amid the Bernese Oberland, offering panoramic views of the Blümlisalp Massif. This village of 1,000 inhabitants charms visitors with its timber chalets and relaxed pace.