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The Rhine Castles Trail (otherwise known as the Rhineburgenweg) is a 210-kilometer (130 miles) hiking trail in 13 stages that stretches along the left bank of the Romantic Rhine River Gorge near Frankfurt and Koblenz. It is divided into 13 stages, each offering breathtaking views of the Rhine Valley Gorge, … Read More
Hiking Route Between the Rhine and Mosel Rivers in Dreamy Germany If you’re looking for a detailed guide on how to hike Ehrbachklamm in Germany, I’ve got you covered. Don’t go chasing waterfalls is definitely NOT my motto! While on the hunt for a perfect waterfall photography spot, I found … Read More
This is the largest collection of Dolomites Hut to Hut Hiking Tips on the planet with insider tips, scenic stops and advice based on my family trips there the past 5 years. The best part? All of my hut-to-hut hiking advice, tips, and tricks will help you save time, save … Read More
Choosing a hiking vacation like a hut to hut hike offers the adventure of multi-day hiking with the added comfort of established accommodations along the route. It’s our families’ FAVORITE way to travel in Europe. So if you’re wondering, “what is a hut to hut hike” I’m going to share … Read More
Chances are you’ve been captivated by stunning Instagram snapshots of the Dolomites, sparking a desire within you to set out on a “trekking adventure,” traversing from one cozy mountain refuge to another along the scenic trails of the Alta Via 1 hike and I want to share how to plan … Read More
The Felsenland region of Germany is filled with cone shaped mountains, some of which the tops of the mountains have eroded away into the magnificent red sandstone peaks and cliffs with fortified castles built into the stone like the above Burgruine Drachenfels. What is Burgruine Drachenfels? This fun and spooky … Read More
As my trusty doodle Ruby and I tackled the rugged paths of the MittelRhein Klettersteig, we found ourselves trekking beneath the Boppard Sesselbahn (Boppard chairlift) – a cool slice of engineering that offers sky-high rides with killer views. This unexpected encounter with the chairlift made me think that almost anyone … Read More
If you’re looking for a mini adventure that’s somewhere between a hike and rock climbing, then you’ve got to check out the Mittelrhein Klettersteig Boppard Hike. 🪜 Fortunately, there are bypasses for the sketchy parts if you’re not ready to try the vertical ladders. It’s not a mild hike, but … Read More
As you prepare to hike on one of the world’s epic trails, such as the Tour du Mont Blanc, Alta Via 1, Kilimanjaro, or the Jordan Trail, you might find yourself pondering the decision between guided vs self-guided hiking tours – which is best for your adventure? My problem is … Read More