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The Wicklow Way in 6 Days – 125 km Through Ireland's Wild EastThe 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…
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GrimmSteig: 80 km through Frau Holle's Fairy-Tale LandAre 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…
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GR132 La Gomera: The Ultimate Island CircuitPlanning 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…
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Harz Baudenstieg: Tips & Insights for Your HikeI’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…
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Salento Trail: Guide to the Coastal Route (Via del Mare)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…
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Trekking on La Gomera: Rainforest and Elevation Gain on the GR131The 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…
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Bad Lauterberg Circular Hike: Six Stamps, Plenty of ClimbingThis time we are taking you on a circular hike of almost 30 kilometres starting in Bad Lauterberg. Six stamp points wait along the way, and the route is quite demanding – especially the section between the Bismarck Tower and the Goedeckenplatz. Map and GPX data for the circular hike from Bad Lauterberg Harzer Wandernadel…
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Gendarmstien – Coastal hike along the German-Danish borderThe Gendarmstien is a long-distance hiking trail in the south of Denmark that is around 84 kilometers long and runs directly along the German-Danish border. It follows in the footsteps of the Danish border guards who once patrolled here and today offers hikers a varied mix of history, nature and coastal panoramas. From Padborg on…
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Grand Canyon in one day – a dream come true2012 was the year in which a childhood dream came true. Even as a small child, I had this one wish: to stand at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, not just to look at this majestic place from above, but to really experience it. And to be honest – who doesn’t dream about it…
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15 km stamp tour from Braunlage over the Wurmberg to the SchnarcherklippeFor today’s excursion, we set off on a stamp tour of just under 15 kilometers. The tour starts near Braunlage, a town in the Harz Mountains in Lower Saxony, known for its winter sports facilities and as a climatic health resort. A total of five stamps can be collected along the route. The starting point…