Elmar Teegelbeckers

About

Passionate hiker and founder of hiking-trails.com Elmar spends every year months ands on the trail. Mostly on the lookout for hidden gems in his favourite countries Slovenia, Switzerland and Japan. Has worked for the Alpine asscociation in the Netherlands[ (NKBV) but has lost his heart on the trails.

With this website and socials I hope to shape an inclusive community for hikers all over world. No matter your speed, experience or level, go out there, enjoy the trails and community. Life is so much better out there and I hope to inspire and connect hikers to set their first or next step on the trail.

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Read more about Top 5 most popular hiking trails in Europe and their less busy alternatives
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02 Apr 2024Elmar Teegelbeckers

Top 5 most popular hiking trails in Europe and their less busy alternatives

As hiking, and especially long-distance hiking, in Europe gets more and more popular, it can get crowded on the trails. Especially during the peak seasons, usually July and August. That’s why we’ve summed up five of Europe’s most popular long-distance trails and their less busy alternatives if you seek a more serene experience.

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Read more about Gear review: Lowa ATR Amplux
Gear LOWA ATR shoes in the forest
01 Apr 2024Elmar Teegelbeckers

Gear review: Lowa ATR Amplux

Finding the right shoe is always tricky, so I tested the Lowa ATR Amplux, a new All Terrain Running shoe that a lot of hikers use. I found that it is like most other trail running shoes in that it is great for hiking in general.

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Read more about How to: hut-to-hut hiking in Europe
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28 May 2024Elmar Teegelbeckers

How to: hut-to-hut hiking in Europe

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Read more about 8 tips for your next hiking trail
Blog people hiking down unpaved path
28 May 2024Elmar Teegelbeckers

8 tips for your next hiking trail

It’s more fun on the trails when you’re prepared! To help, we’ve outlined 8 tips for a relaxing and safe trail experience. And the most important? To enjoy!

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Read more about How difficult is hiking?
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28 May 2024Elmar Teegelbeckers

How difficult is hiking?

A common question we get asked a lot is: how difficult is hiking? And of course, there’s no simple answer to this. There are easy hiking trails in technical aspects, but they can still be difficult depending on your fitness level, and we must keep in mind the mental aspects.

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Read more about How to start with hiking?
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28 May 2024Elmar Teegelbeckers

How to start with hiking?

We’re happy you’re here! Why? Because this is your call to start hiking. The first step is, as always, the most difficult one but with the information in this article we hope to get you on the way.

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Read more about Leave No Trace
Blog camping tent on grassy surface
28 May 2024Elmar Teegelbeckers

Leave No Trace

Hiking allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, traversing untouched landscapes, ascending peaks, and crossing the great outdoors. While hiking is an eco-friendly activity, particularly long-distance or thru-hiking, it's always crucial to consciously minimize our environmental impact.

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