{"id":217468,"date":"2023-12-09T10:59:38","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T10:59:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestwnews.com\/?p=217468"},"modified":"2023-12-09T10:59:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T10:59:38","slug":"the-beautiful-mountain-village-so-remote-there-isnt-even-a-road-to-get-to-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestwnews.com\/world-news\/the-beautiful-mountain-village-so-remote-there-isnt-even-a-road-to-get-to-it\/","title":{"rendered":"The beautiful mountain village so remote there isn’t even a road to get to it"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A pretty little village hidden in the picturesque Swiss Alps is one of the world\u2019s most beautiful with its scenic\u00a0hiking\u00a0trails and endless opportunities for winter activities. Wengen, a charming village set on a shelf overlooking the Lauterbrunnen valley is among the best destinations to visit during the winter season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The town offers a serene escape for nature lovers with miles of scenic hiking trails. It is a car-free zone that allows visitors to get immersed in its beauty – there isn’t even a road to access the village. Guests can stroll to St. Bernard Anglican Church to explore the beauty of the countryside.<\/p>\n

To retain its authenticity, the village can be reached only by cog railway, so it has remained mostly traffic-free. However, one may find electric vehicles run by hotels and a few petrol vehicles including taxis.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The railway continues up the mountain, as one of the ski lifts. The alternative way up is by cable car, which has cabins with roof-top viewing platforms, from the centre of the main street,\u00a0The Telegraph\u00a0reports.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The village remains busy throughout the year as travelers can be seen in Wengen every month. However, twice as many tourists spend time in the area during the winter than during the summer.<\/p>\n

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This is because Wengen is known for being a cold-weather destination with excellent skiing.\u00a0 The busiest time of year is mid-January when the famous Lauberhornrennen Ski Race takes place.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Despite the importance of skiing in the area, summer is also an excellent time to visit the area.\u00a0 Many people interested in a relaxing vacation head to the area during this time to enjoy the clean air and peaceful life in the area.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The local ski area has 103km of pistes. In total the Jungfrau lift pass covers 211km of pistes and is served by 45 lifts and covers the separate ski areas of M\u00fcrren (linked by cog railway and then cable car) and Grindelwald First (reached via Grindelwald village, where there\u2019s a bus). The ski area suits intermediates best but the slopes in M\u00fcrren offer some challenges.<\/p>\n

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