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Dominik

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HOKA Running Shoes Reviewed: Key Differences and What to Look For

Choosing the right road running shoes can be a challenge. Using three selected HOKA road running shoes, including some of the latest releases, we’ll highlight the key features to consider and explain what sets each shoe apart. This guide will help you find the perfect pair for your running style. Let’s dive into the HOKA […]

Packing Lists

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Judith

Ski packing checklist

Winter is coming. Skis and snowboards stand ready for action. Fully packed with all sorts of things and skiing essentials, you’re off on your skiing holiday into the snow-covered wonderland of the Alps. Whether lots of warm clothing, base layers, gadgets like a helmet camera and tablet, toiletries, First Aid kit or important documents – […]

Packing Lists

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Jan

Kilimanjaro hike – packing list tips

5,895 m – for many, it’s a dream they’ve had for a long time: to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and stand on the roof of Africa once in their lives. I had this idea quite spontaneously after finishing my degree. If you don’t go straight to the next university or start work, you’ve got a bit […]

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Find the right MTB & road bike socks

Some may be surprised to hear that socks play an important role in the cycling kit. Wearing the wrong or ill-fitting cycling socks can lead them to slip, cause pressure points and blisters, make your feet sweat and quickly lose their fit. The socks are therefore one of the decisive factors that ensure a comfortable […]

Knowhow

Nature & History

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Lisa

Marmot – Who’s Whistling Over There?

Is the marmot called a marmot because it murmurs to itself? Or could it be that in ancient times certain parts of the animal were used to make marbles, perhaps its kidney stones? To find out, you’ll need to read on. You’ll also discover why marmots can be seen as a curious mix of mice […]

How-Tos

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Florian

Training tips for your first ultramarathon

If you regularly take part in local running events, chances are you’ve heard of it: the ultramarathon. Those seemingly mad runners who willingly go even further than a marathon. But according to various studies, training for a mountain ultra trail isn’t necessarily more time-consuming than preparing for a fast 42-kilometre road race. If you’ve already […]

How-Tos

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Jörn

Cycling in the Rain: Wet, Splashed and Still Rolling

I’ll admit it freely: I’m a fair-weather cyclist. If I get caught in the rain, so be it. But choosing to ride in it? You’d have to twist my arm. If you’re hardier than I am, or simply don’t have a choice – perhaps you’re a commuter or rely on your bike to get around […]

Fabrics & Technologies

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Jörn

What Does BPA-Free Mean – And Why It Matters

In recent years, public awareness of the risks associated with bisphenol A (BPA) has grown considerably. This shift, coupled with a new EU regulation effective from 2025, has led to a surge in BPA-free alternatives on the market. In this article, you’ll discover why BPA-free products are important, what alternatives exist, and how to ensure […]

Tour & travel tips

Tours & Travel Tips

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Lisa

Mytikas – Mount Olympus

Olympus, the legendary home of the gods. Seat of Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite and many others. Today, this small mountain range in northern Greece is not only steeped in mythology but also a paradise for hikers, mountaineers and climbers. Scaling the country’s highest peak is demanding yet wonderfully rewarding. Mount Olympus is Greece’s highest mountain range, […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Kathleen

Eibsee Hike: A Turquoise Mountain Lake in the Heart of the Alps

Looking for a walk that combines crystal-clear water with breathtaking alpine scenery? The Eibsee hike in Bavaria ticks all the boxes. Nestled at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, the Eibsee is one of the region’s most popular hiking destinations. And with good reason. Its turquoise waters, wooded islands and sweeping views of […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Stephan

Caucasus: Mountains between continents and seas

On the map, the Caucasus forms a graceful arc between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. This striking curve outlines the Greater Caucasus (Russian: Bolshoy Kavkaz). Meanwhile, the southern ranges stretching towards Iran are known as the Transcaucasus or Lesser Caucasus. These southern mountains are geographically distinct and clearly separated from the Greater Caucasus. […]

Tours & Travel Tips

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Wiebke

My favourite bouldering area: Fontainebleau

Why is Fontainebleau my favourite place to go bouldering? This forested region south of Paris is widely regarded as the most significant, oldest and largest bouldering area in the world. And rightly so. It was here, in the heart of France, that bouldering first emerged in the late 19th century. The terrain spans an extraordinary […]

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Tanja

Awarded – with the ‘Save our Returns’ seal of approval

We are delighted to announce that Alpinetrek has become the first outdoor retailer and the fourth company ever to be awarded the ‘Save our Returns’ seal. The seal confirms the responsible handling of returns and highlights our ongoing efforts to prevent returns. Following a comprehensive audit by an independent auditor of the accredited certification company […]

People & Opinions

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Stephan

Outdoor clothing in the city centre? I need that!

It is the nightmare of style icons, fashionistas and cultural guardians: the outdoor wave that is sweeping the city centres. Ten years ago, people were sure it was one of those silly crazes that would be laughed off in 10 years’ time. But far from it, it still remains and shows no signs of fading. […]

The Team

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Responsible employer – Interview with Constanze

Alpinetrek has developed from a start-up to a permanent fixture within the European outdoor market. Around 650 employees now work in areas including marketing, customer service, logistics, IT, finance, HR, purchasing, legal and sustainability, and make a significant contribution to the company’s success with their ideas and talents. Constanze tells us what it’s like to […]

The Team

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Sustainability at Alpinetrek – Interview with Matthias & Ronny

In 2019, at the European Outdoor Summit in Interlaken, one of the largest events in the industry, activists from Fridays For Future took to the stage. Their plea for greater climate protection and the urgent need for politicians and businesses to take action really woke up Alpinetrek’s managing directors, Matthias and Ronny, to the situation. […]

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