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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How close can one get to Eldborg with public transportation?
Eldborg is a volcanic crater in Western Iceland.
Is it possible to reach the crater by public transportation? Or what is the closest one can get using public transportation (probably bus)?
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Can I hike Iceland on my own?
I want to hike to places like Myrdasjokull, etc. on my own without a guide in winter. Is this allowed?
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Maps of dirt roads in Europe?
I've found maps of the various official long-distance recreation trails all over Europe, and of course there's Google maps to see every other road.
But I'm wondering where or how I can get a map of ...
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Walking back down Grouse Mountain, after doing the Grouse Grind?
While I'm in Vancouver next week, I'm (weather permitting) planning to do the Grouse Grind hike up Grouse Mountain. Once up at the top there, I expect I'll do a few of the trails around the top, but ...
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Kungsleden (Sweden King's Trail) cabins in mid-June?
Are the cabins along the King's Trail likely to be open in mid-June (around June 20) this year? I'm specifically interested in the stretch from Ammarnäs to Hemavan. (My guidebook says they usually ...
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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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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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On a coast to coast walk across Scotland, which route would require the most self-sufficiency?
As a keen hiker with some time off I am considering a self-supported walk across Scotland.
Which route/locations would encompass the most self-sufficiency whilst bagging a considerable number of ...
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Is the St-Jacques de Compostelle pilgrimage realistic for a non-experienced hiker?
From what I can understand, the terrain is not particularily hard, but the trail is certainly very long.
Given good enough boots and good planning for food and shelter, is it possible to get used to ...
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How can I get to Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock) from Stavanger without a car?
Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock, is an incredible steep cliff which rises 604 metres above Lysefjorden, with a large flat area on the top. On a slightly cloudy day, it looks something like this.
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Literary Pilgrimage to Top Withens, Yorkshire (Wuthering Heights)
This summer hundreds (maybe thousands) of tourists and literary pilgrims will make the trek from Haworth to the ruins of Top Withens. For the most part they will start at the Bronte Parsonage and ...
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Travelling with hiking poles as checked-in luggage
I'll be going on a hiking trip soon. The backpack is small and I'm going to keep it with me as a carry on. The hiking poles telescope down, but still stick out of the bag. Plus I've read hiking poles ...
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Trip to Grand Canyon / Havasu Falls
I am currently trying to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon (never been!), and while there I would like to make the hike to Havasu falls. Unfortunately, it is really hard - for me, at least - to find ...
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Hiking around Hyderabad, India?
I'm looking for an opportunity to do a hike around the city of Hyderabad, India. The hike should lead to a summit, lake, mountain hut or something similar, ie. there should be a clear goal that I can ...
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Keen sandals for use in hot, dry climates
I've picked up the Keen's Arroyo II sandals recently, but I'm wondering if they'll be cool enough for my purposes. I'll be traveling though North Africa through June and July where temperatures are ...
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Is it possible to move between the various fifth bases of Fuji?
For an upcoming trip to Fuji, I plan to cycle to the fifth base, probably using the Fuji-Subaru line from Fujiyoshida. However, my friends plan to use one of the other trails. Assuming I have enough ...
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Strategies for finding short hiking trails near a driving route in the Pacific North West?
Shortly I'm planning a drive from central Oregon up to Seattle. It's a longer drive than I want to do without stopping, but I have all day to do it. My plan therefore was to stop at several points ...
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See nature and wildlife in China, avoid crowds
What are some interesting (rural?) areas to visit in China for seeing nature and wildlife? I'm looking to go for short hikes on relatively untouched (or restored) natural areas, get a chance to see ...
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The Choquequirao route during the rainy season
What are the risks of doing the Cachora to Choquerquirao to Machu Picchu hiking path during December?
I understand that January and February are the worst concerning rains.
My questions is whether ...
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What volcanoes are there to see in Italy?
I would really like to see a volcano in Italy. The world-famous Vesuvius would be a good choice, but wikitravel describes it as "congested by pensioners", which is a no-go for me. There is the big ...
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Tourist maps online for Japan?
Are there any Japan tourist/hiking maps with marked trails and POIs online?
E. g. here is a tourist map like that for my country. Is there something like that for Japan?
I know just about some OSM ...
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How expensive is parking in Dachstein?
I'm planning to hike in Dachstein this September and I consider getting there by car. Only information that I can't find is the cost of parking somewhere near trail entrance. I'm not looking for exact ...
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Any sites/apps for sharing and rating hiking/hillwalking routes?
In Germany, there are many hiking/hillwalking trails.
Are there any apps or sites that allow people to share hiking/hillwalking routes?
Where I can try to search for nice places people have been, ...
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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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hiking trails near by Salzburg and Linz [closed]
I'm looking for a one day hiking trails in north-west Austria near by Salzburg and Linz. Can you recommend me some not easy trails, which go uphill but without climbing, 15-20km distance, I will take ...
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Where are the start points for the Phoenix Trail between Princes Risborough & Thame (UK)?
Can somebody tell me specifically where the start/end points are for the Phoenix Trail between Princes Risborough and Thame in the UK? I've looked on Google, and I think I've found the route, but when ...
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Can anyone recommend a good hiking trail in Scotland?
I'm looking for some info on a scenic walking tour in Scotland, preferably a walking tour that could be done in 5-7 days.
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What are some recommended day trips from New York City for outdoor activities? [closed]
I am specifically interested in walking/hiking/cycling rather than going to the beach or skiing.
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Where to buy a hydration pack / reservoir / bladder / camel bag in Phnom Penh, Cambodia?
A friend of mine I met at my hostel in Phnom Penh who does a lot of walking and hitchhiking wants to buy one of those devices that contain water in a special bladder in your pack or attached to it ...
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Cabins and camping options in Tatra mountains
I am considering a trip to the Tatras.
Is it possible to camp or do wild camping there?
What other options are there? I read about some huts, but I am not sure what these are or what they contain. ...
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What are options for sleeping when doing the Via Alpina in Switzerland?
Disclaimer: Bear in mind this a trip planned for the summer of 2021, where hopefully Covid restrictions will be reduced.
A friend of mine will be hiking the whole Via Alpina and I am looking to ...
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Where can I find information on the "themed trail" in Lauterbrunnen Valley?
I found mention of an interesting walking trail on the Switzerland tourism site:
UNESCO world heritage themed trail in the depths of the Lauterbrunnen
Valley, the first themed trail in the ...
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Where can I find hiking maps for the Alps (Grenoble area)?
I'm looking for a good (online) source of hiking maps for the Grenoble area in the Alps. I mean maps that allows you to plan a one- or mult-day trip/hike and that are sufficient during the trip itself....
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Hiking at moderate altitude right off the plane
I am traveling to Denver (5280ft/1609m) this weekend from DC (0ft/m), and we are planning on doing some hiking the day we arrive. The particular hike we are looking at is Mount Galbraith, which I ...
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Bus to Landmannalaugar late May/ early June
I want to hike from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk between 28/05 to 03/06. From what I could gather roads there might not be passable yet. We will have a 4x4 car, but do not want to travel twice so one ...
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Is it possible to rent camping tent in the Iya Valley or Yagen Valley, Japan?
I'm thinking about spending couple of days hiking in Iya Valley, Shikoku or Yagen Valley, Honshu.
I've read that there are awesome places for camping in which you can have a patch of grass for ¥500....
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Will a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) work overseas?
I'm starting to do some solo hiking here in Italy, and I'm going to buy a PLB soon. I was wondering if I went to Germany or Australia for example, if I activate the beacon will the beacon still get me ...
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Which mountain huts might be open outside of Mt. Fuji's regular season?
I'm considering climbing Mt. Fuji in mid-June, slightly before the regular season starts (regular season is July to mid-September). That way, it might be less crowded and a little more peaceful.
I'm ...
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Which volcano is the nearest to Santiago for kids friendly hiking
My search found this link on the 3 nearest volcanoes. However, there are other volcanoes showing up in my seaches, but none of them have information on if they're open to the public/tourists and if ...
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Can I climb all the hills in Macau?
Most tourists in Macau get up to Guia hill with the lighthouse and fortress and maybe the Monte Fort right next to the ruins of the church of St. Paul, but Macau has many other green hills.
I'm ...
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Hiking trails on Bainbridge Island to see the skyline of Seattle?
Bainbridge Island is a relatively small island that can be reached from downtown Seattle by ferry in about 30 minutes. I read that there are a lot of hiking trails on the island, and I even found a ...
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What are the weather conditions in Macedonia in May?
We are going to hike in Macedonia in the middle of May. Our plans include hikes in Šipkovica (Tetovo), Mavrovo, Lake Matka, Galichica, Pelister. We are amateurs and we will go for easy-moderate hikes. ...
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Can cats make hiking companions? [closed]
So, cats are known for being good companions to writers and programmers… But are they any good for hiking, or at least going out for a walk?
The usual cat is portrayed as lying down on some cozy ...
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Hypothetically, how long would it take to circumnavigate New Zealand by foot?
This would include looping around the three major islands - the North Island, the South Island, and Stewart Island.
Some calculation or reference would be useful, rather than a stab in the dark, ...
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Hiking around Vancouver, Canada?
I'm currently in Vancouver and I want to go for a hike. The obvious choice would be Grouse Mountain but unfortunately the Grouse Grind will be closed until May.
So I'm looking for an alternative for ...
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Fastest way to reach St-Jean-Pied-de-Port from Barcelona or other Spanish airports
This summer I would like to walk on the Camino de Santiago. I want to start from St-Jean-Pied-de-Port and walk for 300 km. My idea is to reach Barcelona by plane from Italy, and then go to the ...
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Looking for a good 5-7 day challenging hike, in Central / Eastern Asia
I'm planning my leave for this year, and would really like to find a good hike to do in Central or Eastern Asia.
Specifically, I'm hoping to find:
Something with a company that takes small groups - ...
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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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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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Does travel insurance covers hiking on high altitudes are participation in shamanic ceremonies?
I think that general answer is: "read the small print"
I'll take my chances and ask if a generic travel insurance would cover:
hiking on Inca Trail? (up to 4200m altitude)
drinking ayahuasca? (...
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