Today we even had a double take – one on the bike up to Clavadeler Alp as an easy morning run when it was still reasonably cool, and afterwards a quite strenuous but rewarding round trip hike to Chamanna da Grialetsch SAC. The inquiry about the upper hiking trail back to Flüela Pass via Fuorcla Radönt pass was, well, not as expected. The advice that the trail was a little more complex than the lower one we had hiked in on, but still easily feasible with the dog, turned out to be overly optimistic. In one section in the shadow of Piz Radönt flank we spent the better part of an hour climbing huge blocks to try and make progress but often had to turn back and find a better way. Farkas was very brave although clearly respectful of this field of big rocks that was more climbing and jumping for him than hiking.

Two days in Davos converted Farkas into an eager and confident trail dog who seems not to tire and always sense which is the right trail. The first evening, we packed a picknick dinner and headed off to Strela Pass and Chörbschhorn peak.

Farkas learns to stand up paddle on the Aare canal near Winznau in splending early summer weather.

and learning to retrieve the ball

providing excellent opportunities for new experiences and exposures, such as busy streets, the canals, learning about the French cuisine and, well, lounging in the hotel’s executive lounge.

Leaving the valley, hiking across the swamps in the heart of the Murg valley and finally reaching the source of the Murg River near Herrischried high up in the Black Forest. Back down we took the bus.

Looping around from Hottingen power plant along the “Schaale” (irrigation channels) up to the plateau of the Black Forest.

Starting at the bottom of the valley, we hiked up to castle ruins Wieladingen and to Strahlbusch waterfall.

I don’t care if my owner thinks it is too cold and muddy outside. Since I’ve discovered I really like water I jump in at any occasion. And I am still not a clean swimmer and splash around quite a bit. And the rubbing down afterwards, with a nice Vizsla Club towel with my name on it isn’t that bad, after all.