Category Archives: Hiking and Mountaineering

Small hiking and mountaineering tours in Europe.

High Tatras: Slavkovský štít, Veľká Svišťovka, Zelené pleso

Getting started

The city of Poprad(-Tatry) in the Prešovský kraj (north-eastern Slovakia) suggests itself as a base for hiking tours through the High Tatras on grounds of its location at the south-eastern foothills of the imposing mountain range, and also because of its size (50.000 inhabitants). So you won’t find there an infrastructure solely designed for tourist needs but also larger supermarkets, shops of various kinds, and a nightlife of … read more

Summer weekend in South Bohemia: Třeboň, České Budějovice

Introduction

South Bohemia (Jihočeský kraj) with its capital České Budějovice (Budweis) is one of 14 regions in the Czech Republic (aka Czechia).

Located in the very south of the Czech Republic with immediate borders to Germany and Austria (we traveled via Linz to Budweis), this rather secluded region with its picturesque landscapes is a perfect setting for long romantic walks and for extensive cycling or hiking tours.… read more

The GR20 on Corsica (southern part)

1. Introduction

Socializing during a hiking trip is great, especially when you hike on an exceptional and challenging trail like the GR20 (Grande Randonée 20) on Corsica, France.

And where else do you have the opportunity to take photos with high altitude mountains and the Mediterranean sea on it?

Word of mouth about the beauty of the unique nature still hasn’t spread yet it seems, access … read more