Tag Archives: Rhine Valley

Walking the Five Lakes

Posted on March 7, 2014 by moselman

The Rhine Valley between Chur and Sargans, just to the South of Lake Constance and the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein, forms a busy transport conduit through the Swiss Alps between Zurich and Milan. Whilst the main valley is heavily developed with settlements and infrastructure, … Continue reading →

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Black Forest Mist

Posted on January 3, 2013 by moselman

Aachen is buffeted by many of the same Atlantic pressure systems that also give the British Isles its renowned damp climate. These weather fronts run up against the foothills of the Eifel plateau (an easterly extension of the Ardennes) and deposit … Continue reading →

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