Liguria: Cinque Terre Coastal Hike (6 Days)
One of Italy's most beautiful and diverse stretches of coast lies in Liguria, between Genoa and La Spezia: nestled between mountains and sea, surrounded by cliffs and sandy bays, traditional seaside resorts, small fishing villages, and sophisticated marinas alternate here. The highlight of the region is, of course, the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. This 6-day long-distance hike follows the route of the "Sentiero Liguria," beginning in the coastal town of Camogli on the edge of the Portofino peninsula and ending in Porto Venere near La Spezia. Through...
Malta & Gozo: Malta / Gozo Coastal Hike (6 Days)
The island of Gozo is probably one of the lesser-known and more exotic travel destinations. Where this island actually lies only becomes clear to many when the phrase "Malta's neighboring island" is mentioned. Geographically, Malta and Gozo lie in the Mediterranean, south of Sicily and thus on the same latitude as Tunisia. From October to May, temperatures are generally pleasant for a hiking holiday, yet the small island state of Malta is rarely associated with hiking holidays. Malta is better known for language courses (English!)...
Piedmont: hiking from winery to winery
For many years, I've dreamed of combining two of my passions on a single vacation: hiking and wine! We've finally realized this idea and explored one of Italy's most famous wine regions on a long-distance hike: the Langhe region in Piedmont. Two of Italy's most renowned wines, Barolo and Barbaresco, are grown there. The long-distance hike takes you from Asti to Alba in six stages through the lovely hilly landscape of the Langhe, past vineyards and hazelnut plantations. As befits a...
GR-51: Marseille Coastal Path (5 days)
Narrow paths high above the steep coast, cliffs almost 400 meters high, views of fjords and the deep blue sea: The view of this landscape almost brings to mind Norway – were it not for the numerous vineyards, the Mediterranean climate, and the southern French way of life everywhere. How does this fit together? The answer to the riddle: We're talking about the area around Marseille, to the south of which stretches the Calanque massif. This small mountain range is characterized by its spectacular, fjord-like bays and rugged little...
CAI-300: The Amalfi Coast on foot (6 days)
Italy's Amalfi Coast is one of the most famous cliffs in the world, attracting travelers from all over the world with its quintessentially Italian charm! Relatively unknown, however, is the CAI-300 hiking trail of the Italian Alpine Club: In six days, this mid-altitude trail allows you to hike and admire the entire Amalfi Coast. Between Salerno in the east and Sorrento in the west lie many small villages and seaside resorts—each one more picturesque than the last. Of course, there are accommodations on the Amalfi Coast to suit every taste and almost every taste...
South of France: Nice - Grasse (5-7 days)
A Côte d'Azur vacation with a difference: Our long-distance hike into the "Parc Naturel Régional des Préalpes d'Azur" starts right at Nice Airport. This five-day hike is both Alpine and Mediterranean! The Côte d'Azur and the southernmost part of the Prealps ("Préalpes") converge here in close proximity. Accordingly, the long-distance hike takes you from sea level to 1.778 meters. From the highest point of the hike (stage 3), weather permitting, you'll have a magnificent view of the partially snow-capped peaks of the French and...
GR-92: Discover the Costa Brava on the Camí de Ronda
The Costa Brava is considered one of the most beautiful sections of the Spanish Mediterranean coast. The entire Costa Brava can be explored on foot on the GR-92 or Camí de Ronda! On the way, wonderful bays and beaches provide pleasant refreshment. There is no shortage of beautiful and tasteful accommodations of every price range - a perfect one WandernDeluxeDestination! From the French-Spanish border in the north to Lloret de Mar, there are 10 varied day trips. Those with less time can also hike a shorter section. The most attractive section...
GR-132: circular hike on La Gomera (6 days)
If you're looking for a sporting challenge for your next hiking holiday, the small Canary Island of La Gomera is recommended! The GR-132 hiking trail allows you to circumnavigate the entire island on foot or with a backpack. The circular trail can be hiked year-round, making it an ideal destination even in winter. La Gomera is one of the smaller Canary Islands and largely untouched by mass tourism. Therefore, some places offer very few accommodations, but these are often all the more authentic. The...
Greece: The Corfu Trail (7-9 days)
The Greek island of Corfu has many different faces: The island's diverse topography provides miles of sandy beaches and secluded pebble coves with crystal-clear waters, and the hiking trails along Corfu's many cliffs often offer truly breathtaking panoramas! Those who climb one of the many hills or mountains can enjoy unparalleled views of the nearby mountains of the Albanian mainland from almost anywhere! On the one hand, Corfu is a classic holiday destination for package tourists and offers something to suit almost all price ranges...
ITA-SLO: From Trieste to Slovenia and back (5 days)
The area around Trieste is ideal for hiking: The limestone plateau of the Slovenian Karst Mountains extends to within a few hundred meters of the Italian Adriatic Sea, creating a diverse landscape of bizarre rock formations, rugged cliffs, shady deciduous forests, and meticulously tended vineyards. Inspired by the exciting crime novels by Veit Heinichen, in which Inspector Laurenti investigates in Trieste and which have made us dream of a vacation there for years, this five-day circular hike was created...
Algarve: Coastal Walk from Faro west (6-7 days)
Inspired by a travel report by Werner (Link), the dream of a coastal hike in the Algarve has been on my mind for a long time: The core of this idea is the fact that the airport Faro It's just a few hundred meters as the crow flies from the sea, and you can step off the plane and start hiking right away! The conditions for a spontaneous long-distance coastal hike in the Algarve are ideal for two reasons: Little planning is required: Accommodation is plentiful in the Algarve. If you...
Azores: circular hike on Santa Maria (5 days)
On the small Azores island of Santa Maria, an approximately 80-kilometer-long circumnavigation has recently been launched. What's special about this five-day hike: overnight stays in lovingly renovated former shepherds' huts, with meals and luggage transport available upon request. Since there are few overnight accommodations on the island, which has a population of approximately 5, a continuous circumnavigation was not possible before the stone huts were renovated. Thanks to the private initiative of Ioannis and Rita, who purchased and renovated the huts and...
Turkey: The Lycian Way
Hiking tourism is truly still in its infancy in Turkey. Only since the late 90s has a Turkish long-distance hiking trail existed at all: the Lycian Way. The Lycian Way, with its approximately 500 kilometers of length, was initiated by the English hiking pioneer Kate Clow. Its name is derived from the Lycian tribe, who settled the coastal region in ancient times. To this day, numerous ruins and half-submerged cities bear witness to this time. The Lycian Way begins near...
Portugal: Rota Vicentina (fishing path)
The Rota Vicentina—and especially the Fishermen's Trail—has been recommended to us by many other hikers and is now at the top of our personal hiking holiday wish list! The long-distance hiking trail "Rota Vicentia" in southwest Portugal actually consists of two different, parallel hiking routes: The Fishermen's Trail ("Trilho dos Pescadores") begins at Porto Covo and runs directly along the Atlantic coast. The Historic Trail ("Caminho Histórico"), on the other hand, begins in Santiago do Cacém and runs mostly inland. In the final third, the two trails intersect...
Corsica: GR 20
The GR 20 long-distance hiking trail is the classic among French long-distance trails: It runs from north to south across the island of Corsica, crossing the Corsican high mountains, which consist of 50 peaks over 20 meters. Accordingly, the GR 1.300 is a difficult, high-alpine long-distance trail that can only be completed with extremely good fitness, careful planning, and good equipment! The majority of the route runs between 2.600 and XNUMX meters in altitude and is far from civilization. Hotels and guesthouses are available on...
Menorca: GR 223 ("Camí de Cavalls")
The "Camí de Cavalls" long-distance hiking trail has long been on our vacation wish list: On this 185 km long long-distance trail, the entire island of Menorca can be circumnavigated on foot in approximately 10 stages. This long-distance hike on Menorca has been recommended to us by many other hikers and is probably a must-do for lovers of circumnavigating the island (along with La Gomera). "Camí de Cavalls" is the Catalan name for the Spanish long-distance hiking trail GR 223. Translated, this means "horse path" and hints at the trail's historical roots...
Mallorca: GR 221 (Dry Wall Trail)
Mallorca is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe, probably due to the island's diversity. There's also a real highlight for long-distance hiking enthusiasts: the GR 221 long-distance hiking trail, nicknamed "Ruta de Pedra en Sec" (Dry Stone Wall Route). The GR 221 runs along the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range. It crosses the island from southwest to northeast, covering approximately 130 km. The map below is helpful when booking accommodation. For booking overnight stays in mountain huts such as...
alking Tour: Inspiring Places – Zurich Sunday, July XNUMX, XNUMX, XNUMX:XNUMX PM – XNUMX:XNUMX PM Meeting point: Lindenhof, XNUMX Zurich This walking tour takes you to two fascinating places in Zurich: the Lindenhof and the Fraumünster. What lies inside the Lindenhof hill? Why is there a woman perched above the fountain? What are the world-famous stained-glass windows of the Fraumünster trying to tell us? We’ll explore and experience these and other fascinating questions. Brief insights into history and unique features, followed by time spent together. Registration: By July XNUMX, XNUMX, at info@goodspirit.ch Voluntary contribution toward expenses Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
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