HIKING
HIKING
I only started hiking a few years ago but it has quickly become one of my favorite activities to do. There is no better way to clear your mind after a long week of work than by walking outside in nature.
Nothing beats the sensation you get after going up a mountain and reaching its top! It is a fantastic way of exercising while you breathe fresh air, the wind blows in your face and on top of that you usually get rewarded with amazing views. Being up there feels like you are on top of the world!
In this section, you will find all of my hiking guides as well as all the different tips I am learning as my experience grows.
GENERAL HIKING POSTS
As a beginner hiker, knowing which equipment you need can be a bit confusing. There are so many things that you can buy and so many brands and options to choose from, that you might...
HIKING IN EUROPE
BELGIUM
![](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20072024-IMG_0267.png)
THE BEAUTIFUL NINGLINSPO HIKE IN BELGIUM
![](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/14072024-IMG-20240629-WA0000.png)
Hiking In The High Fens – Eifel Nature Park, Belgium
![Hiking the Giant's Tomb in the Belgian Ardennes](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/16072023-IMG_7811-1024x768.png)
HIKING THE GIANT’S TOMB IN THE BELGIAN ARDENNES
![Hallerbos: Belgium's Bluebell Forest](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/01012016-GOPR0176-1024x768.png)
Discover Hallerbos: The Blue Forest In Belgium
CROATIA
![Risnjak](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/14082021-IMG_3005.jpg)
HIKING IN RISNJAK NATIONAL PARK
![Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/09082021-IMG_2846.jpg)
Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park
FRANCE
![Cap Gris Nez](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/23062024-image00070.png)
The Beautiful Cap Gris Nez Hike In The Opal Coast
![Cap Blanc Nez](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/09102021-IMG_3621-1024x768.png)
Côte D’Opale: The Best Hiking In Cap Blanc Nez Guide
![Hiking the Chalk Cliffs of Etretat](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/15082020-IMG_20200815_165014.png)
Hiking the chalk cliffs of Etretat
GERMANY
![Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/17052023-IMG_7527-1024x768.png)
A Day Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle And Its Surroundings
![Konigssee Lake](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/15052023-IMG_7457-1024x768.png)
A day At Konigssee Lake: The Ultimate Guide
ICELAND
![Djupalonssandur Beach to Dritvik Cove Hike](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/24062022-IMG_5507-1024x768.jpg)
Djupalonssandur beach to Dritvik cove Hike
![Londrangar Cliffs Hike](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/24062022-IMG_5582-1024x768.jpg)
The Beautiful Londrangar Cliffs Hike
![Arnarstapi Cliff Walk](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/24062022-IMG_5679-1024x768.jpg)
Arnarstapi Cliff Walk – Snaefellsnes Peninsula
![Raudfeldsgja](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/25062022-IMG_5692-1024x768.jpg)
Raudfeldsgja Gorge
![Hiking Mount Sulur](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/22062022-IMG_20220622_095041-1024x768.jpg)
Hiking Sulur Mountain – Akureyri
![Hverir Geothermal Area](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20062022-IMG_5217-1024x768.jpg)
Hverir Geothermal Area
![Hverfjall Crater Hike](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20062022-IMG_5059-1024x768.jpg)
Hverfjall Crater Hike
![Hiking in Dimmuborgir Lava Fields](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20062022-IMG_5012-1024x768.jpg)
Hiking in Dimmuborgir Lava Fields
![Krafla Viti Crater and Lava Fields Hike](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/21062022-IMG_5261-1024x768.jpg)
Krafla Viti crater and lava fields hike
![Hiking in Skaftafell National Park](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/16062022-IMG_4706-1024x768.jpg)
Hiking In Skaftafell National Park – Skaftafellsheidi loop
![Skoga Trail - The Trail Behind Skogafoss Waterfall](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/14062022-IMG_4504.jpg)
Skoga Trail – The Trail Behind Skogafoss waterfall
![Hiking in Thingvellir National Park](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/13062022-IMG_4334-1024x768.jpg)
Hiking in Thingvellir National Park – The Golden Circle
LUXEMBOURG
![Hiking in Berdorf](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/15082022-IMG_6134-1024x768.jpg)
Hiking In Berdorf, Luxembourg – Mullerthal B2 trail
![Hiking the Mullerthal Trail](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/13082022-IMG_5997-1024x768.jpg)
Hiking The Mullerthal Trail W7 – Luxembourg
NORWAY
![Horseid Beach](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/14082024-IMG_1436.png)
A GREAT DAY HIKE TO HORSEID BEACH, LOFOTEN ISLANDS
![Mannen Hike](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/09082024-IMG_1029.png)
MANNEN HIKE IN LOFOTEN – THE BEST GUIDE
![Offersøykammen Hike](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/10082024-IMG_1093.png)
OFFERSØYKAMMEN HIKE – THE BEST HIKE IN LOFOTEN
![Volandstinden](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/08082024-IMG_0872.png)
THE BEST VOLANDSTINDEN HIKE GUIDE – LOFOTEN ISLANDS
![Ryten Hike](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07082024-20240807_115110.png)
THE BEST GUIDE TO RYTEN HIKE IN LOFOTEN ISLANDS
![](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/06082024-IMG_0625.png)
THE BEAUTIFUL HELVETESTINDEN & BUNES BEACH HIKE – LOFOTEN
![Reinebringen](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/05082024-IMG_0555.png)
REINEBRINGEN, THE MOST FAMOUS VIEW IN LOFOTEN
PORTUGAL
![Levada das 25 Fontes and Risco Waterfall](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/11112022-IMG_6902-1024x768.png)
A Day Hiking Levada Das 25 Fontes And Risco Waterfall
![Hiking Verada da Ponta de Sao Lourenço](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/09112022-IMG_6776-1024x768.png)
Hiking Vereda Da Ponta De Sao Lourenço (PR8) – Madeira
![Pico do Areiro to Pico Ruivo](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/07112022-IMG_6446-1024x768.png)
Pico Do ArIeiro to Pico Ruivo: Hiking PR1 Vereda
SLOVENIA
![Vrsic Pass](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/19082023-20230819_102909-1024x768.png)
Hiking In The Vrsic Pass, Slovenia
![Hiking Vintgar Gorge](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/17082023-20230817_115226-2-1024x768.png)
The Ultimate Guide To Hiking Vintgar Gorge In Slovenia
![](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/08102023-image00029-1024x768.png)
HIKING MOUNT VOGEL – THE BEST HIKE IN THE BOHINJ AREA
![Mostnica Gorge](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/15082023-20230815_153046-1024x772.png)
A DAY EXPLORING MOSTNICA GORGE AND VOJE VALLEY
![Slovenia Road Trip Itinerary](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/14082023-20230814_1100261-1024x585.png)
HIKING IN LAKE BLED: HIKING TO THE BEST VIEWPOINTS
SWITZERLAND
![Foroglio - Val Calnegia Hiking Trail](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/21082021-IMG_3342-1.jpg)
Foroglio – Val Canegia Hiking Trail
![Hiking the Pizzo Leone Trail](https://thetravellinghiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/19082021-IMG_3182.jpg)