Lower Gorges of Verdon

The Basses Gorges (Lower Gorges) of the Verdon offer a dramatic yet accessible Provencal hiking experience in the Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon. This 10km loop, starting near the village of Quinson, traces the green waters of the lower Verdon River along the remains of the 19th-century Canal du Verdon. The trail features narrow ledges secured with metal cables, dark hand-hewn tunnels, and steep stone staircases. After following the river, the route climbs to a high plateau, passing the historic Chapelle Sainte-Maxime before returning to the valley center. It is a unique journey blending industrial archaeology with the wild limestone landscapes of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Note: Compiled from public sources — not a field report.

This is one of the most celebrated hikes in Tyrol, connecting two distinct alpine basins. Starting from the Ehrwalder Alm, a broad forest path leads to the Seebensee (1,657m), a turquoise lake that perfectly reflects the Zugspitze (2,962m) on clear days. The adventure continues with a steep, serpentine ascent of another 300 meters to the Coburger Hütte and the moody Drachensee (Dragon Lake). The hut sits on a high rock rib, overlooking both lakes and providing one of the most dramatic mountain vistas in the Mieminger Gebirge.