Questions tagged [hiking]
An outdoor activity with primary focus on walking around in the natural environment, especially in mountain regions. Not to be confused with [hitchhiking]. See also The Great Outdoors Stack Exchange.
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Southwest Kosovo vs Northern Albania: culture, hospitality toward foreigners, and scenery
[enter image description here[I am walking from Sarajevo to Skopje as part of a larger walk. I have to potential routes: north-south route through Montenegro through Podgorica and northern Albania ...
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Direct access from Vienna Airport to adjacent Donau-Auen national park?
I have a 5-hour layover at Vienna Airport (VIE) this weekend. That’s barely long enough to nip into the city and do a little sightseeing — or alternatively, I notice that the airport sits right ...
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Highest mountain summit in Western Europe accessible without climbing gear?
I'm trying to find out which is the highest summit in Western Europe that can be reached by a fit hiker without the need for real climbing gear. (Crampons and/or a safety rope to cross ice/snow fields ...
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Getting onto the Kungsleden at Hemavan
Looking for some advice on the easiest way to get to Hemavan from Stockholm using public transport. I plan on walking South to North along the Kings trail. Aiming to start my walk in late June.
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Where to find hikes accessible in November and reachable by public transport from Denver?
I will be in Denver in a couple of weeks on business and have two days free. I'd like to go into the mountains and take a hike, but I'm having trouble finding the right information. (It's my first ...
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Accessing the Bulnes Funicular outside of Easter or August
Quoting https://picosdeeuropaparquenacional.es/picos-de-europa/?lang=en,
ACCESS TO THE CARES GORGE AND THE BULNES FUNICULAR
During Easter and August, once available parking in Poncebos is full, ...
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Transportation for one-way day hikes in the US
The US has lots of wonderful long-distance hiking trails; this (the Palmetto Trail) is one near my home (in South Carolina), which I'd like to explore more.
Ideally I'd like to: drive to some trail ...
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Long distance hiking in Russia. Is it possible with a visa?
I'm have been thinking about a hiking trip to Siberia for a while. This could be a month long thing.
I'm a Finnish national, and have prior experience on the environmental conditions from here, and ...
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Weather on the Scottish West Highland Way in March?
What weather should be expected on the West Highland Way (Scotland) in March? I suppose I don't have to prepare for snow, unless I plan to hike in the surrounding mountains?
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Looking for a book on hiking trails in USA written by an African American woman [closed]
Some time ago, I think less than three years ago, I read an article about a long network of hiking trails in the United States. It may have been the Appalachian Trail but I may be wrong.
This article ...
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Organized outdoor backpacking tours in Europe/Asia/Africa?
Not long ago I started doing backpacking occasionally with Russian tour agencies. Typically the tour here is a 5 to 14 day walk in some remote parts of the country either along official tracking ...
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Long distances hikes in the alps where Bivouac is allowed?
I am currently planning a hike on the Tour du Mont Blanc because I found the idea of a long-distance hike at high altitudes in the mountains very appealing.
However, the system seems to be designed (...
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Is it possible to cross Luxembourg north to south hiking?
I've recently realised that the distance from Clervaux to Luxembourg City is walkable in a two-day hike.
While I am aware that this is not exactly crossing the country from the northernmost point to ...
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Is it compulsory to hire a local certified guide for trekking in the Great Himalayan National Park?
I am a fairly experienced and soon to be technically qualified(meaning Advanced First Aid and Wilderness Skills certification) Himalayan trekker.
I wanted to know if hiring a guide to trek in GHNP(...
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Hiking from Tillamook Trailhead to Indian Beach Trailhead
If I start hiking at Tillamook Head (Seaside, OR), will I be able to Indian Beach Trailhead (Cannon Beach, OR)? If so, is it feasible (or are there some hindrances, like the trail turns into a bog ...
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