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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Planning a Swiss hut-to-hut hiking trip in May [closed]
I am planning a hut-to-hut hiking trip in May. However because that's still very early in the summer season, I am pretty sure that most high alpine huts will still be closed, and some mountain passes ...
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Hiking the French-Spanish border?
Got the wild idea of following the French-Spanish border on foot. (I'm sure that bicycle is not feasible!)
What are the legal/political issues, if any?
Physical challenges? I know it is ...
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What is the best way to pick up packages in Northern India?
Setting: I am preparing a travel, by foot, across the Indian Himalayas. The duration would be about two months. There will be a general itinerary with a lot of uncertainty. Along the way I would like ...
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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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Does Kawartha Lakes/Peterborough County contain any high ground or lookouts?
Are there any high grounds or scenic lookouts or peaks from which foliage can be viewed?
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Is it possible to hike the Carpathian Mountains as a 2 or 3 day trip staying in Poland?
I'm going to Warsaw to study for quite a while, on the 29th of September. My dad will be accompanying me for the first few days (nine to be precise). He's a fan of hiking, mountains and lakes in ...
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From Milan to Alps [closed]
I need to spent four days in Milan in September. But during this period I would like to make trekking in Alps. Would you advice several places in Alps for trekking not very far for Milan? What is the ...
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How long would it take to hike from Hamar to Lillehammer?
I'm considering a trip to Norway, and I'd like to hike for part of it.
For background, my girlfriend and I would like to see Oslo and Trondheim (as our top choices), so my thought was to train from ...
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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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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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How much cash should I take for wild camping the West Highland Way? [closed]
I will go hiking / wild camping the West Highland Way (Scotland) with one partner for about 12.5 days. I will buy the flights in advance and I know how much I have to have with me for trains. I want ...
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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.
The ...
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Short trekking close to Oslo
I plan to spend 5 days in Norway, landing in Oslo.
Most trekking trips I found are at least 300 km from Oslo, which means 4-5 hours of travelling before getting there. So getting there and back would ...
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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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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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Hiking Bryce/Zion/Moab in mid-June
I want to visit Bryce+Zion+Moab in mid-June. Is it a good time in terms of:
weather
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availability of trails (e.g. open but not too much water in trails)
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What is a good Lake District base for hiking?
I'm planning few day's trip (from London) to the Lake District during which the I would like to hike as much as possible, stay somewhere nice (possibly really nice), and drive not at all.
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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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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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Could I reach Ichkeul national park with public transportation?
In Tunisia, the Ichkeul national park is located in the area of Menzel Bourguiba, north of Tunis.
Is it possible to access it by public transportation? It is OK to walk a few kilometers to access it, ...
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Iceland in March [closed]
I want to go to Iceland during my spring break next year, but there isn't a lot of information on what trails are open for a multi-day hike. What is the best way (and how much am I looking at) for ...
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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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Walking the Caminito Del Rey, or part of it, with children
I have noted with great anticipation that the refurbished Caminito Del Rey will open this week. The opening was originally scheduled for today, but has been delayed because Spain is in mourning for ...
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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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Hiking around Vigo, Spain
I am planning a holiday in the area around Vigo in Spain. I am going there in September.
Since I like hiking and nature, I was wondering if there are some good hiking locations or trails in the area ...
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Hiking/nature around Lyon
Are there any opportunities for hiking or going out into nature around Lyon, France? I am looking for something that can be done in a single day and does not require a car. What are the best areas ...
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April Hokkaido Camping and Hiking [closed]
I want to spend 4-5 days in early april camping and hiking(1 or 2 multi-day hikes, not many single day hiking) in Hokkaido..
I understand that it will be cold, and snow will still be on the ground. I ...
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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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Online hiking map for Alps
Some time ago I've found a good online map for Alpine hiking trails. It was very similar to Google Maps and had green background.
I forgot the address and can't find it in google now. It wasn't ...
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Walking across Australia?
Is it possible to walk across the Australian continent East to West (or W to E)?
In other words, as an American, only familiar with movies/tv shows, etc, I think of Australia as a wasteland in the ...
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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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How do you prepare for crossing Borneo from coast to coast on foot?
It is on my to-do list. I know a huge and growing part is about palm oil trees. I would like to know the challenges to be aware of when crossing through the jungle, and how to prepare oneself for such ...
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Are all parts of the 'Jesus trail' in Israel open and safe to hike solo?
The Jesus Trail in Israel is a 65km hiking and pilgrimage trail in Israel that traces the route Jesus is meant to have walked.
I'm not that knowledgable about the different areas of Israel / ...
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Can I hike the Fox Glacier in NZ on my own, or do I have to go with a guide?
I'm planning a trip to New Zealand, and I'd like to have a look at the Fox Glacier. Are there trails that I can walk with my own group, or do I have to pay a tour guide to see the glacier?
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Accurate hiking maps of Austria
I'm going to Austria for hiking. In Switzerland, we have very accurate maps that are available online for free. Is there anything similar for Austria? I couldn't find a central place that covers whole ...
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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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Map of hiking routes in the Polish Tatras?
Is there a map with hiking routes in Polish Tatras, preferably in English, with enough quality to be read, available on the Web?
I found a few maps but all of them are either too small or, when large ...
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Is there a list of hiking shelters in Quebec?
I am looking for possible multi-days hikes in Quebec (Canada) (and beyond but that would be too broad). I keep discovering new places to stay overnight, as there does not seem to be a central list of ...
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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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Park accessible by public transport in Eastern Canada in October
I'll likely travel to Canada this autumn and I would like to go on a multi-day hike. I have however no car.
Is there any park (national, provincial, ...) in Eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec, New ...
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Are the child-friendly trails in the Tatras?
Before having kids, we were avid hikers. Our kids are now at an age that we would like to introduce them to this great hobby. Only we don't know where to start, but would like to do so in the Tatras. ...
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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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Least visited National Park - Memorial Weekend, N. California
I understand that parks such as Yosemite are expected to reach a visitor peak on the upcoming memorial day weekend, and are thus best avoided if one does not enjoy hiking in a crowd.
What national ...
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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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Locating outdoor / hiking shops which sell gas cans in Oslo?
In a while I will be traveling to Norway for a hiking trip. In between getting from the Oslo Gardermoen airport to Finse, I'll have to get gas cans with a that are UNEF 7/16" threaded, which means ...
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What kind of clothing should I be wearing if I were to hike up Mount Hua in Xi'an during October
I'll be visiting Xi'an on the first week of October this year (2014) and I am planning to hike up Mount Hua. I've read that it's generally cool during October period. Would wearing a sweater be ...
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Ideas for a 5 to 7 day hike in Japan [closed]
In august I will be going to japan. After visiting a friend, I want to go on a trekking for 5 to 7 days.
Ideally I would go to Hokkaido for that, because then I can leave my stuff that I do not need ...
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Is free camping permitted in Japan?
I'm planning to go to Japan this summer, and after visiting a relative, I'm planning to go on a hike for 5 to 7 days.
I was wondering if camping out in the wild is permitted anywhere in japan, like ...
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"Circular" hiking trails in Iceland?
In September I will be travelling to Iceland, and renting a car there to make a trip around most of the country. One of the main activities will be hiking, and I am looking to do one hiking trip that ...
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Places in the Alps by sunshine duration
I want to go hiking in the European Alps during the summer (preferred hiking elevation 1000-3000 m). I don't mind the location but I want to have the highest chance of sunny weather. What are the ...
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