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On its northern edges, Europe is wild, rough and dramatically beautiful. This applies not only to Scandinavia but also to Scotland. When it comes to character, flair and history, this ancient kingdom probably ranks very high on a global list. There’s a reason why Scotland is the backdrop of numerous novels and screen adaptation – […]

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How to do a river crossing

Watercourses will often cross your path during trekking, hiking and mountaineering. In the Alps, you’ll usually find a bridge or a similar structure exactly where you need it. It’ll be quite different, however, when you’re out and about in Scandinavia or on other continents. Then you’ll need some expertise and equipment for river crossing. But […]

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The Dinaric Alps: The unknown neighbour | Alpinetrek

“The Dinaric Alps? Never heard of them!” This answer would probably be quite common in one of our famous pedestrian precinct mountain range surveys. Very few people would know where they are exactly and what their highest mountain is. Even though – and that’s actually a very interesting paradox – almost everyone has seen pictures […]

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Picos de Europa: underrated beauty

If you were to conduct a survey in a German pedestrian precinct about the Picos de Europa, the majority of people asked would probably have never heard of these mountains. But they’re actually a real treasure so I’d like to fill in the gaps. My knowledge is based on a 7-week visit last year when […]

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Essential climbing knots for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts

The essentials of climbing knots at a glance It’s unbelievable all the things you can do with a pliable piece of textile. The right twists and turns in the right place open up a lot of options. They frequently even save lives. A climber knot is vital during climbing and mountaineering in particular. That’s why […]

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Durmitor: summits, ridges, deep gorges

“Among the gigantic mountains of the Southern Slavic countries, the Durmitor is the most mighty and magical.” Kurt Hassert, German geographer and explorer (1868 – 1947) Profile of the mountains and landscape The small high mountain region of Durmitor rises like an island from the surrounding Alpine plateau of north-western Montenegro. The plateau located at […]

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Accursed Mountains

“All mountains on one side, and Prokletije on the other.” Serbo-Croatian saying “The Accursed Mountains must be one of the last mountain ranges in Europe that haven’t been fully discovered yet. It’s one of the most mysterious and romantic places in Europe.” From the (slightly outdated) profile on Summitpost.org1 That may be slightly exaggerated but […]

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The thru hike: see it through!

The “thru” in thru hiking means “through”. A thru hike involves hiking an established long-distance trail end-to-end without major breaks. And this long-distance hiking trail can even cover several thousand kilometres! This type of long-distance hiking requires some real commitment. Come what may! If you accept this challenge, you can experience unbelievable beauty but you […]

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The Path of Unity: Peaks of the Balkans trail

The phrase “Peaks of the Balkans” is the “brand name” of a long-distance hiking trail developed from 2006 onwards. Extending for 192 kilometres, this Peaks of the Balkans trail connects Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro. It crosses the highest and wildest mountain ranges at the southern end of the Dinaric Alps. The local descriptions for this […]

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Old, unfit, clueless? Try rock climbing for beginners!

When you take a look around a climbing hall in a metropolitan area, you’ll mainly see young, fit people with muscular bodies. But there is also a good number of those who don’t care about fitness, age or beauty stereotypes. Which is a good thing. After all, the benefits and joys of climbing should be […]

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