It’s amazing that so many of us have to ask this question, given that they are one of the major mountain ranges in Europe, covering nearly 1,500km. And stretch through eight countries. Read on to get your head around this colossal range.
Romania has got a wild, mountainous core cutting through it and, with that, some wild weather. So if you’re looking for some of Europe’s most colossal hiking, you need to check the forecast. We also have some top festival tips for a rousing finale to your Romanian rambles.
Most people are craving some Carpathian time when they head to Poland, as well as plenty of time to themselves in a country that is a gift to adventurers. Working out the best time for you may depend on your chosen mountain range.
If you look at a topographic map of Poland, it will tell you quickly why hiking is in the country’s DNA. Here are our ten reasons to make hiking in Poland your next natural adventure.
For a long time, Slovakia was a country that visitors slid into en route to somewhere else. However, it’s starting to shine in its own right nowadays, with something to offer adventurers throughout most seasons. Read our guide on the best time to slide into Slovakia, and stay awhile.
Our favourite places to go walking amongst some of the finest autumnal landscapes in Europe. From Scotland to Slovenia, Austria to Romania, we think there’s some you’ll fall for. If swathes of colour are what you’re seeking, walk this way.
Hiking in the Alps, Carpathians or Pyrenees, to name but a few, is to experience poetry in motion. If you have a need to escape to mountains, keep reading for some of the most exquisite elevated trails, for those seeking moderate or more strenuous adventures.
Hiking in Poland takes you into some of Europe’s lesser-known trekking terrain and a plethora of fine national parks. These day trips are at the top of our hiking polls.
If you love birds and also love walking, it’s always a treat to combine the two and, although we don’t offer bespoke birdwatching holidays, we do have hiking itineraries that share trails with some stunning species.
It’s one of those made-up words that jar with some people and make others jump up and down with anticipation. However, the concept of choosing a destination that you’d normally choose for a holiday as a temporary workplace is here to stay.
It’s a wrap on 2022, a year when so many of us relished that feeling of freedom again. For nearly two years, we had adventured close to home and then the trails were suddenly open again. Here’s what happened next.
July can get a bit jammed in certain parts of the world, although we do have a wide array of ambles that take you into cooler, calmer hiking terrain. Swap the Amalfi Coast for the Alpe-Adria Trail, or the South of France for the South Downs Way. Read more.
