by Pekka | Nov 11, 2016 | Advice, Austria, Featured, Inspiration, Lechtaler Höhenweg, Long Trails
The Lechtaler Höhenweg is a demanding but rewarding 8-10 day hike through the Lechtaler Alps. It’s easy to reach from international airports. Here’s how to do it and more! Lechtaler Höhenweg quick facts: Situated in Tyrol, Austria Fly to Zurich, Munich or... 
by Pekka | Jul 12, 2016 | Advice, Featured
for a theThis is the Ultimate Packing Guide for the Alps based on years of hiking experience packed into one article! I update it from time to time as my preferences change over time. The latest update is in October 2022. You can walk in any gear or with no gear –... 
by Pekka | May 23, 2016 | Advice, Featured
You may be an experienced outdoors person but you might have never been to the Alps. Maybe you’re a beginner to hiking altogether? Whatever the case may be, I wanted to write up this post and a whole bunch of others to offer my views why hiking in the Alps is probably... 
by Pekka | Apr 2, 2016 | Austria, Featured, Inspiration, Tyrol
If you’re in or near Mayrhofen in Zillertal, make sure you visit Schlegeisspeicher. We experienced an exceptionally beautiful day hike there. Schlegeisspeicher is a beautiful reservoir lake easily accessible from Mayrhofen in Zillertal, which was our base camp. We... 
by Pekka | Oct 12, 2015 | Dolomites Alta Via 2, Featured, Inspiration, Italy
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! UPDATE:... 
by Pekka | Sep 17, 2015 | Advice, Featured, Getting There
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. From Munich to the...
