23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Horsetrekking in the Swiss Jura

1,800 kilometers from Spain to Switzerland—with only a horse and personal belongings. The moment when Chasseral is conquered. Strength, silence, and effort are reflected in the image.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Switzerland
Camera: NIKON Z 7_2
Copyright: © Rene Ruis