In spring 2026 we walked the Camino Invierno, from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela. After our first pilgrimage route, the Camino Primitivo, we had caught the bug and wanted to see more of Spain – but I hadn’t liked everything about the Primitivo. I found it fairly crowded. Compared with the Camino Francés it’s still…
The Wicklow Way is Ireland’s oldest marked long-distance hiking trail and stretches approximately 130 kilometers from Clonegal in County Carlow to Marlay Park on the southern outskirts of Dublin. Along the way, it climbs over 3,000 meters in elevation, passes through forests, bogs, and the famous Glendalough Valley—and, with a little luck, treats you to…
Are you looking for a long-distance hiking trail in Germany that takes you right into the fairy-tale world of the Brothers Grimm? Then the GrimmSteig might be just the thing for you. The trail stretches about 80 kilometers across northern Hesse—from the Söhrewald through the majestic Hoher Meißner to the Königsalm near Nieste. Including all…
Planning to hike the GR 132 on La Gomera? Then buckle up. To be honest, every stage of this roughly 150-kilometer loop is quite challenging. With a staggering 7,900 meters of elevation gain, this is no leisurely stroll around the island—it’s more in the same league as the famous Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), which…
I’ve come across the Harzer Baudenstieg many times on my hikes through the Harz Mountains. Time and again, magnificent trails cross its path, marked with its distinctive sign. For example, when hiking the Harzer Försterstieg, you share a few meters of trail with it every now and then; on the Harzer Hexenstieg, you cross paths…
Apulia is known for summer vacations, but what about a long-distance hike in late fall? The Cammino del Salento in Italy connects Lecce with Santa Maria di Leuca, the southernmost point of the “boot” of Italy. There are two versions of this pilgrimage route: While the “Via dei Borghi” leads through the countryside, in this…
The GR131 on La Gomera is quite the challenge: Although it’s only 45 kilometers long, it climbs a staggering 2,500 meters in elevation. Divided into three official stages, it runs from Playa de Vallehermoso to San Sebastián, passing through the heart of the island: Garajonay National Park, which, with its mystical laurel forests, gives you…
From Høruphav to Skovby The last stage of the Gendarmstien has only existed since 2019 and, at around 10 kilometres, is comparatively short. We set off from the harbour of Høruphav, which was already quite busy despite the early hour. With its small shops, a guardhouse and plenty of boats coming and going, everything felt…
From Gammelmark to Høruphav After the night in Gammelmark, the fourth stage of the Gendarmstien started a little more slowly for us. It had rained during the night, and the paths were still wet in the morning. Shortly after setting off we spotted the first frog; in spring the animals hold proper courtship concerts here…
From Brunsnæs to Gammelmark The third section of the Gendarmstien got off to a leisurely start for us. From the shelter it was only a few steps to the small harbour of Brunsnæs. There we found a public toilet – perfect for filling up on water – and took the opportunity for a long breakfast…
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