Sunday, 6 September 2026 Join us for one of the Cornell Club of Switzerland’s favorite annual events: our traditional hike, this year through the beautiful Seeland region of Lyss, Aarberg, and along the spectacular Hagneck Canal to Lake Biel. This scenic walk combines nature, history, and great company. Starting in Lyss, we will make our … Read more
We are delighted to announce that the 2026 Cornell Club hike will take us to the charming region of Lyss, from where we will walk to Aarberg and continue along the Hagneck Canal all the way to Lake Biel. This scenic route offers more than just beautiful nature, it tells the story of one of … Read more
The Cornell Club of Switzerland’s Annual Hike 2025 The city of Fribourg is considered a historic gem and has a rich cultural heritage. The Old Town is surprising and amazingly well preserved. It was founded in 1157 by Duke Berthold IV of Zaehringen. Sheltered from the ravages of history, Fribourg is an important old town … Read more
Sunday, 7 September 2025 Gorge du Gottéron – Fribourg Each year, Cornellians and friends gather for a scenic and social day outdoors, thanks to the thoughtful planning of Jürg. For the 2025 edition of our annual hike, we’ll explore the picturesque city of Fribourg and venture through the dramatic Gorge du Gottéron, returning by way … Read more
1 September 2024 – Berner Oberland The Cornell Club of Switzerland’s Annual Hike 2024 started with an unusual lake: an alluvial land. On July 18, 1978, a huge mudslide from the mountainside blocked the valley, and a lake formed behind the barrier and flooded an entire alp. The rivers from back in the valley started … Read more
Sunday, 1 September 2024 Every year in September, the Cornell Club of Switzerland comes together to explore and hike a different part of Switzerland where we enjoy its natural beauty. The character of this year’s hike is different from previous years. It will take us to Reichenbach im Kandertal and from there, we take the … Read more
Sunday 3 September – Neuchâtel A lovely late-summer day awaited us in Boudry near Neuchâtel. The region is a lovely area and offers vineyards, lake and splendid view of the alps. Our plans, however, lead us down into the gorge of the Areuse river. The captivating route follows the course of the river Areuse that … Read more
Sunday, 3 September 2023 Boudry, Canton of Neuchâtel Invitation to the Cornell Hike “Gorges de l’Areuse” Dear Cornellians and friends of Cornell, The hike through the Gorge de l’Areuse will presumably be the most attractive hike for the Cornell Club in decades. The pictures in this invitation were taken some weeks ago during an exploration … Read more
September 2022 – Solothurn Cornell Hike – 4 September 2022 It’s true! We spotted several fossilized dinosaur tracks and followed their path along our hiking trail. It is amazing to connect with something that existed millions of years ago! Our Excursion 19 participants came to the city of Solothurn for our hike. This number included … Read more