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On both sides of the Elbe there is a cycle path into Saxon Switzerland - so it makes sense to use one side for the outbound and the other for the ...

Sixth stage of the Pirin crossing: descent from the Banderitsa hut forest to Bansko.

A long route crossing the Wendelstein - and additionally Breitenstein and Wildalpjoch as further summits

Spitzstein and Geigelstein are the best-known destinations between Aschau and Sachrang. With an overnight stay at Spitzsteinhaus, they can be ...

Continue along the Fagaras ridge with some scrambling sections and great views

In southeastern Europe rises the Rila Mountains. I spent five years in Bulgaria at the end of the 1980s – and would like to take you on a crossing ...

A very beautiful route in the central area of the Picos de Europa to the Refugio de Urriellu. In safe weather, you can take the return path through ...

Located in a side valley of Acceglio, Soleglio Bue offers a relatively easily accessible viewpoint over the surrounding higher mountains (whose ...

An outstanding viewpoint summit - easily reachable from Rif. Campo Base with some fitness On this route with "Bergauf-Bergab": here is the link ...

The second day of the Pirin route is already a highlight: on the one hand, the highest point of the route is reached with Vichren; on the other ...

The last stage of the Pirin crossing leads into a wild mountain world: on an unmarked path, you proceed on lonely trails to the summits Poleshan ...

Two peaks high above Acceglio: Monte Midia Soprano and Monte Estrelletta

The Rozhen Monastery is one of the oldest Orthodox monasteries in Bulgaria – and can be visited from the picturesque town of Melnik in a half-day ...

short route from Pisciadel towards Saoseo Hut and onto a viewpoint mountain

For most, Pix Ursera will likely be the goal - but if weather, condition, and/or snow conditions do not permit, Plan da Val Mera is also a nice ...

At this stage, the vastness of the Pirin Mountains splits: already half an hour after the start, you can see the intermediate goal Spano Pole – yet ...

This hike offers magnificent views – both of the central Albanian Alps with the Arapi and across to the "Black Mountains" in Montenegro

Short and impressive: the path through the Deva Valley from Urdón to Tresviso. Steep, scenic, with botanical highlights and - almost certainly - ...

The Mrtvica Canyon is considered Montenegro's most spectacular gorge – a visit is almost a must...

In southeastern Europe there is a fascinating mountain range: the Pirin Mountains. I spent five years in Bulgaria in the late 1980s - and would ...

The second day of the Gesäuse route first leads down to Johnsbach, and then back up to the Heßhütte.

The Tatra-Magistrale crosses the mountain range along the entire south side in a west-east direction, continuously marked in red. It does not ...

From the starting point, it goes in a straight line to Rysy and back. Secured section in the steep ascent before the Rysy hut

Our New Year's route: the ultimate route destination from Kalkstein at the southwest end of the Villgraten Valley

Long tour through the Vratschanski Balkan

Approaching Musala: From the Ribni Ezera Hut you go over wide ridges to the Grntschar Hut.

The fourth stage of the Rila crossing: It goes to the highest peak of the Balkans and then down into botany.

Second stage of the Rila crossing: from the Maljovitsa hut to the Ribni Ezera hut.

A pleasure route to a viewpoint summit above Acceglio

Very beautiful winter route (ski or snowshoes to one of the panoramic Stubaier summits).

The Metschit lies almost exactly between Musala and Maljovitsa - and accordingly offers views of both groups

One of the most beautiful routes in the northern Rila with wonderful views

The highest mountain of the Rila Mountains, Bulgaria, and the Balkan Peninsula is also an attractive destination for snowshoers.

Second stage of the Pirin crossing: Pirin hut - Demirkapiski cirque - Bezbog hut.

Fulda is located on the western slope of the Rhön – and is the destination of a circular route from our base in Hofbieber.

It goes to the northeast of Fulda, towards Tann (Rhön) and Motzlar. About 60 kilometers, around 600 meters of elevation gain - a nice hilly route.

Challenging route to the highest peak of the Albanian Alps

This hike differs from the others in the Albanian Alps - the character of the mountain range is already shaped by the geology of the Montenegrin ...

Crossing of Vichren from the Vichren Hut to the Banderitsa Hut

It is quite a long way to the Rote Wand from the Fraganter Schutzhaus – the Rotwandeck can be reached about 1-1.5 hours sooner.

For the second time since 2014, I have led a group through the Pirin Mountains – perhaps the most beautiful mountain range in Bulgaria

Five days through one of the most beautiful mountain groups in the eastern Alps - that's what the Gesäuse circuit offers. Of course, the route can ...

A relatively long hike to a scenic summit

The Bystra Lava pass (formerly: Bystre Sedlo - the path was moved a bit away from the actual saddle due to danger of rockfall) connects the two ...

Krivan is the southwestern corner pillar of the High Tatras and therefore an ideal lookout mountain in good weather

Long, but scenic snowshoe route over a magnificent ridge

On the ridge south of the Mühlwald valley there are a number of alpine pastures - the connecting routes offer opportunities for snowshoeing tours ...

great snowshoe route to the westernmost crossing of the Hohe Tauern

The third day of our Pirin crossing shows the different geological structures of the mountain range: from limestone over gneiss back to limestone ...

The Waterfall Trail is the highlight of this stage: steeply down to the Enns via ladders. Afterwards, it is a sweaty climb up to the Buchsteinhaus ...