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.

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.

How to: hut-to-hut hiking in Europe

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!

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.

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.

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.