by Pekka | Feb 22, 2017 | Advice, Featured, Inspiration, Italy, Long Trails
The Meraner Höhenweg, or Alta via di Merano in Italian, is a relatively easy and beautiful circular trail that will take you around the Texelgruppe National park (Parco Naturale Gruppo di Tessa). It mostly is a gentle walk but on the north side it has a high mountain... 
by Pekka | Feb 15, 2017 | Austria, Inspiration, Vorarlberg
Often referred to as “The Cradle of Alpine Skiing”, the picturesque mountain village of St. Anton am Arlberg draws huge numbers of outdoor-loving visitors every year. Be it mountaineers in the summer or winter sports fans in the cold season – St Anton... 
by Pekka | Jan 28, 2017 | Advice, Dolomites Alta Via 2, Featured, Inspiration, Italy, Long Trails
Dolomites Alta Via 2 Basics 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, this should be very high on your list. The Dolomites are a mountain range in North-Eastern Italy,... 
by Pekka | Jan 15, 2017 | Inspiration, Lechtaler Höhenweg, Long Trails
Third day on the Lechtaler Höhenweg started towards Hanauer Hütte at Memminger Hütte instead of Württemberger Haus like I had planned. I was behind my schedule. I needed a shortcut to get back on schedule and what followed was trail overload. The Lechtaler Höhenweg... 
by Pekka | Dec 14, 2016 | Inspiration, Lechtaler Höhenweg, Long Trails
The Memminger Hütte is at the crossroads of the Lechtaler Höhenweg and the E5 trail from Oberstdorf to Meran. This makes it a very lively place but also very crowded. The Lechtaler Höhenweg is a 10-day hike that goes across the main ridge of the Lechtaler Alps and... 
by Pekka | Nov 18, 2016 | Inspiration, Lechtaler Höhenweg, Long Trails
This article cover my first day on the Lechtaler Höhenweg: almost 3 day stages in one day leading to the Ansbacher Hütte. Last summer I looked for a strenuous 7 to 8 days’ hike within easy reach by public transportation from Munich and found the Lechtal Höhenweg. The...
