WATZMANN TRAVERSE IN TWO DAYS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Watzmann is a mountain massif in Germany's Berchtesgaden National Park, in the Bavarian Alps. The classic Watzmann Traverse crosses its three main summits: Hocheck (2651 m), Mittelspitze (2713 m) and Südspitze (2712 m). It's an exposed alpine route with only a few sections protected by fixed steel cables, but a climbing harness and via ferrata lanyard are highly recommended. I sucessfully completed the Watzmann Traverse over two days, and here's everything you need to know to do the same. Let's get straight into it!
THE CARPATHIAN TRAIL IN POLAND: 14-DAY ITINERARY
The Carpathian Trail is Poland’s third-longest hiking trail, stretching for around 430 km from Rzeszów to Grybów, close to the borders with Ukraine and Slovakia. This so-called “border trail” or "blue trail" crosses the breathtaking Bieszczady Mountains, as well as the less-visited Sanok-Turka Mountains and Low Beskids. In a separate post, you will find everything you need to know before hiking the Carpathian Trail. In this blog post, I’m sharing my own detailed day-by-day itinerary, including accommodation and resupply points.
THE CARPATHIAN TRAIL FROM RZESZÓW TO GRYBÓW IN POLAND
The Carpathian Trail is Poland's third-longest hiking route, ranking just behind the Main Beskid Trail and the Main Sudetes Trail. Marked in blue, the route stretches for 430 km between two Polish cities, Rzeszów and Grybów, winding through the Dynów Foothills, the Przemyśl Foothills, the Sanok-Turka Mountains, the Bieszczady Mountains, and the Low Beskids. In October 2024, I made a solo attempt to complete the Carpathian Trail in 14 days, and here is everything you need to know to do the same. Let’s get right into it!
KOM-EMINE IN BULGARIA: 20-DAY ITINERARY [2024]
Each and every year, I challenge myself to pick a long-distance trail that will push my physical and mental boundaries a bit further. Last year, it was the GR20 in Corsica, 180 km with massive elevation change. This year, it was all about the distance. My goal was to hit the 500 km mark through mountains in one go. Kom-Emine seemed perfect for that. It's a 600 km trail that follows the main ridge of the Balkan Mountains. Long enough, but not too technical. Below you can find my 20-day itinerary for hiking Kom-Emine in Bulgaria.
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIKING KOM-EMINE IN BULGARIA [2024]
Kom-Emine is Bulgaria’s longest hiking trail, stretching 600 km across the Balkan Mountains also known as the Stara Planina. It has its beginning at Kom Peak, right on the Serbian border, and ends at Cape Emine at the Black Sea. The trail is divided into three sections: western, central, and eastern, making you walk almost the entire country and taking you through a wide range of landscapes. In June 2024, I made a solo attempt to complete Kom-Emine in 20 days, and here is everything you need to know to retrace my steps. Let's go!
THE ULTIMATE PACKING LIST FOR KOM-EMINE IN BULGARIA
As we all know, the less you pack, the more enjoyable the hiking is. Especially, if you have to cover hundreds of kilometers like myself. I walked Kom-Emine in Bulgaria with a 10,5 kg backpack, and that is without water. Even though, I'm not ultra light yet, I'm quite happy with the progress I made since the last year, and the years before as well. In this blog post, I’m going to share with you the ultimate packing list for Kom-Emine, a 600-kilometre hiking trail in Bulgaria, which I had the biggest pleasure walking between June and July 2024.
THE LITTLE BESKID TRAIL IN POLAND: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Little Beskid Trail stretches over 137 km through 3 mountain ranges in Poland: the Little Beskid, the Makowski Beskid, and the Island Beskid. My goal was to finish this hike in 3 days. Did I make it? Unfortunately not. My fitness level was on point, but the high temperature combined with a very fast pace caused me nasty blisters that slowed me down significantly. After all, I finished this hike in 4 days, which is pretty good anyway. All you need to know about hiking the Little Beskid Trail in Poland is included below.
THE GOLDEN TRAIL IN CZECHIA: 6-DAY ITINERARY [2024]
The Golden Trail in Czechia has been officially divided into 6 stages. However, the distances aren’t long, the total elevation gain isn't too big, and that’s why it’s worth combining the last two stages into one. This way you will spend 5 days on the trail, and an extra day exploring the Prachov Rocks. In this blog post, I’m going to share with you my 6-day itinerary for hiking the Golden Trail in Czechia, including must-see attractions in the Bohemian Paradise. More practical information about the trail can be found in a separate post. Enjoy!
HIKING THE GOLDEN TRAIL OF THE BOHEMIAN PARADISE [2024]
The Golden Trail stretches nearly 120 km through the heart of Bohemian Paradise, a region in northern Czechia. This area is geologically significant and has a rich blend of natural and historical sights. Along the trail, you will find amazing rock formations with plenty of stairs, beautiful viewpoints, narrow corridors, as well as majestic castles. Below, you will find detailed information about hiking the Golden Trail of the Bohemian Paradise, recommended accommodation, and answers to any given questions. Let's get started!
HIKING RYSY FROM SLOVAKIA
Climbing Rysy, Poland's highest mountain, doesn’t really have to be tough! You just need to pack your things, head to Slovakia, and make it to the top. The trail to Rysy from the Slovak side is generally considered a moderate hike, unlike from the Polish side, which is a serious undertaking. That's why, if you are not confident enough with exposed tracks and steep routes, I strongly suggest approaching the peak from Slovakia. Below, you will find everything you need to know about hiking Rysy from Slovakia. Let's do it!
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