North-South Trail
Hike After two years of intensive planning, a group of passionate hikers established the North-South Trail (NST) in 2020. The NST connects and merges existing hiking trails into one unique long-distance trail through Germany. It is 3528 kilometers and weaves from the most northern republic on Sylt towards the most southern one, the Haldenwanger Eck. […]
Alpine Passes Trail
The Alpine Passes Trail, or the Alpine Pass Route in Switzerland, is a trail for mountain lovers. You hike 38 sections from St. Moritz to St. Gingolph in the Southern Alps near Lake Geneva. Along the way, you cross the Graubünden, Ticino, and Wallis regions, to end in Vaud. During the hike, you cross 32 […]
Eifelsteig
The Eifelsteig is a 313km long-distance trail in Western Germany, close to the Belgium border. The start of the trail is in Kornelimünster. This trail is one of the Top Trails of Germany, meaning it has a quality mark of excellent quality. Most sections are around 20km and at the end of most sections, there […]
Madeira thru-hike
Located in the Atlantic Ocean, closer to Africa than Europe, you can find the Portuguese island, Madeira. A true gem that is known for its rich flora & fauna, steep mountains, rough coastline, and many levadas. It’s a hidden hiker’s paradise with an amazing thru-hike during which you cross the island from east to west. […]
Peaks of the Balkans Trail
In the Balkans, you can find the Peaks of the Balkans Trail. This long-distance hike takes you across three countries in 192 kilometers. You walk in a circle through Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro. The trail has 10 sections and can be hiked in 10-13 days. In total, you will walk 10.000 altimeters, where some parts […]
Müllerthal Trail
In one of the smallest countries in Europe, Luxembourg, you will find the 112 kilometer long Müllerthal Trail. It is not a long thru-hike where you cross the country, but is surprisingly beautiful trails through forests, large rocks and small rivers. Hike along picturesque villages such as Berdorf and Beaufort with their beautiful castles and […]
Rota Vicentina
The Rota Vicentina is a network of trails in Portugal. Almost 750 kilometers of hiking paths take you thru this South-European country. It might not be one of the most well-known hiking trails out there, but it is one of the best-kept secrets in Europe. You hike along the rugged coastline from Santiago de Cacém […]
Walker’s Haute Route
Anyone considering hiking a long-distance hike in Switzerland will come across the Walker’s Haute Route. For many people, it’s the most beautiful trail in the Alps. The original route starts in Chamonix, where you have views of the highest mountain in Western Europe: Mont Blanc (4808 meters). After 227 kilometers, 11 mountain passes, 28,000 altimeters, […]
GR10
The GR10 is one of the classic thru-hikes in Europe. The trail starts in Hendaye at the Atlantic Ocean and ends in Banyls-sur-Mer at the Mediterranean Sea. In 930 kilometers, you will walk from coast to coast, while crossing the French Pyrenees. One of the characteristics of the GR10 is that you always descend towards […]
Laugavegur Trail
In Iceland, you can find the well-known Laugavegur Trail. This 4-day hike takes you thru some of Iceland’s exceptional nature. In approximately 53 kilometers you hike from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk. It is not the longest hike, but this makes it a perfect hike for beginners or when you don’t have a lot of time. You […]
