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....
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...
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...
Italy's Amalfi Coast is one of the world's most famous cliffs, 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...
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") meet 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 Alps...
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...
