Gohikealps is about Inspiration and Advice for hiking in the Alps, the natural wonder of Europe. For those of us who don’t live there, travel and sometimes thorough planning is required. But where do you begin?
Hi, I'm Pekka. I created this site for people like myself who love the mountains but don’t live there. In addition to trail descriptions, you’ll find plenty of practical advice on this site. It's all focused on the Alps!
You’ll find information about trails and my experiences on them. There’s advice and practical knowledge. There’s also featured trails, such as the Dolomites Alta Via 2.
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Hiking Insurance is not necessarily the first thing on your mind when you’re planning for a hiking trip. Regardless, it should be essential part of your planning. Bad things happen, things get lost and stolen and worse, accidents can and do happen. Be prepared. Read this article for guidance.
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Staying overnight in the mountains is an essential part of a genuine Alpine experience. But what do you need to know when staying overnight in Alpine Mountain Huts? This article explains it all in detail for the European Alps.
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This is the Ultimate Packing Guide for Hiking in the Alps based on years experience packed into one article! It contains all the info you need to pack for the Alps as well as some recommendations based on what I use when I go out.
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Hiking Insurance is not necessarily the first thing on your mind when you’re planning for a hiking trip. Regardless, it should be essential part of your planning. Bad things happen, things get lost and stolen and worse, accidents can and do happen. Be prepared. Read this article for guidance.
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Our third day of our 3 Day Tour of in Karwendel took us from Hallerangerhaus, which is in the depths of the Karwendel Nature Park, to the bustling city of Innsbruck. That is, back into realms of civilization. Most of the day’s walking was on the Eagle Walk (Adlerweg) that crosses Tyrol from end to end. Nearing Innsbruck, the trails took us to the Nordkette range, just north of Innsbruck.
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This is Day 2 of our 3 Day Tour into the Karwendel Nature Park. It was a tough one walking from Karwendelhaus to Hallerangerhaus, passing Birkkarspitze – the highest peak in the Karwendel Mountains. Enjoyable in good weather but requires experience.
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The Dolomites Alta Via 2 must easily be one of the most beautiful treks in the world. For any hiker seeking the best European experiences, Alta Via 2 should be high on the list. The Dolomites are a mountain range in North-Eastern Italy, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site due to their rugged, natural beauty.
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The Dolomites Alta Via 2 is probably the best trek we have ever done. The Dolomites are a truly unique mountain range and well deserve their UNESCO World Heritage designation. Alta Via 2 cuts right through some of the most beautiful parts. Highly recommended!
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Munich is the one I use most getting to the Alps. It has extensive connections to all over the world and is just a short drive or train ride away from Tirol and the rest of Austria. It’s even reasonably close to Südtirol on the Italian side.
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