weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

This set brings you an extensive view of a relaxing, "pastoral" corner in the very center of Switzerland. The canton of Zug was one of the earliest cantons to join in 1352 the Swiss confederation which was originally founded in 1291. The canton Zug is rather small in size, but a giant as a location for the headquarters of international companies in Switzerland. Zug is located on the shore of Lake Zug and has at its back an attractive hilly landscape culminating in the "Zugerberg", which, besides being mainly agricultural/pastural lands, also functions as a recreational area for the inhabitants of Zug and much of the surrounding area.

Even though I visit my native Switzerland very frequently, several times practically every year (except in those dark early Covid-years), I have to admit that this was the first time I visited the "Zugerberg" and the visit was mainly due to the desire of our son's family to do a nice day-hike (well, rather a good stroll) with our small grand daughter in this area, and the route was enhanced by a series of "hidden treasure" locations to be found by the child. We had a wonderful walk, and a nice lunch at a restaurant in the area, and the area provided a perfect backdrop for some rural photography.

The Zugerberg area accounts for the first 7 pictures, the last 3 were taken in close proximity to the town of Lenzburg where our son's family resides.


Notes
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Thanks for visiting, I recommend viewing the downloads and look forward to your comments and questions.

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1 - Zug - Late morning view from the Felsenegg at Institut Montana on the Zugerberg over the northern part of Lake Zug, with the town of Zug at right and the town of Cham at center/left

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2 - Zug - A bicyclist enjoying the fresh spring air on a trail at the Zugerberg mountain recreation area

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3 - Zug - A small creek wends its way in the hilly landscape of the Zugerberg, at rear the top of Mount Rigi

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4 - Zug - Panoramic view from the Zugerberg into the Glarner Alps at left, Mount Rigi at the center, the snow-covered Uri Alps towards the right and Mount Pilatus at far right

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5 - Zug - Hill-top panorama view from the Bannholzstrasse to the Mülibach creek below a gently sloping hill

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6 - Zug - Along the walking path on the Zugerberg: The restaurant Hintergeissboden viewed from the eastern approach, behind the building is an open-air terrace with tables

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7 - Zug - The restaurant Vordergeissboden viewed from the Felsenegg Road at the Institut Montana

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8 - Solothurn/Lostorf - Wartenfels Castle located on a wooded hill northwest of Lostorf, visible from afar and considered a landmark of the Niederamt region. Its early history is unknown, but it was first mentioned in 1250

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9 - Aargau/Staufen - Light green early spring foliage covers the trees lining the steep "Chileweg" road from the village of Staufen to the church on the Staufberg

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10 - Aargau/Baden - And now for an urban contrast: The City Gate Tower (1445) of the town of Baden at rear, with the Lion fountain in the front featuring a roaring lion (1918) viewed from the Schlossbergplatz

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weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

For your reference:

Map of Switzerland indicating the location of the places shown in this set

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Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Nice!

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

Gorgeous!

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Beautiful countryside.

Moondoggie Loc: Southern California

Very nice series.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thanks Bill, glad you liked this set of images.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you very much Dan for your supportive comment, glad to hear that you enjoyed the pictures in this set.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you Barbara, it was a joy to do this easy walk on this beautiful hill.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you very much md for your appreciation!

CCPhotoist Loc: Cape Cod

Very pretty.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you very much, glad to hear that you liked these landscape pictures.

dreff Loc: Bow, WA

superb set!

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Switzerland is a beautiful place. You captured it well, Joe.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

Beautiful series. You make it difficult to pick a favorite.