Feature · 7 Nov 2022
Trekking from Munich to Venice: Der Traumpfad
Der Traumpfad is a must-do trek for walkers looking for an epic trans-alpine adventure between Munich and Venice, combining challenging terrain, spectacular scenery and culture.
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Article · 4 Sept 2021
A spotlight on the Austrian Alpine Club
The Austrian Alpine Club (UK) is the British Section of the Österreichischer Alpenverein (ÖAV) which is the largest mountaineering club in Austria, with 599,000 members as of 2020. The closest translation of its name is the Austrian...
Article · 3 Apr 2019
An intro to… the Black Forest in Germany
Kat Morgenstern introduces the Black Forest - a captivating region of Germany: a land of fairy-tale castles, gorges, forests and medieval villages.
Article · 16 Jun 2018
The Karnischer Höhenweg – a walk through history
The Karnischer Höhenweg is a 170km waymarked hut-to-hut trek along the border between Italy and Austria. Also known as the Carnic Peace Trail, it runs west to east along the...
Article · 2 Nov 2016
An introduction to The Westweg in Germany's Black Forest
The Westweg is one of Germany's oldest and greatest long distance treks, set up by the ambitious Schwarzwaldverein, or Black Forest Association. While the Westweg does not compete...
Article · 11 Mar 2016
Cycling the Danube: Budapest to the Black Sea
The 2772km-long Danube is Europe’s second longest river (behind the Volga). Rising in the German Black Forest, it runs through 10 countries on its way to the Black Sea. In this...
Feature · 10 May 2015
Climb Every Mountain: A musical history tour above Salzburg
The Sound of Music and Hitler's Eagles Nest are secondary to the stunning walking and trekking in the hills of Berchtesgaden, close to Salzburg. Andy Hodges describes some walking...
Article · 27 Apr 2015
The Rhine Cycle Route: ultimate planning guide
The Rhine Cycle Route, passing through six countries, is a delightful journey that takes in stunning scenery, including the castle-studded Rhine gorge and many historic towns and...