Introduction Szczyrk is one of those places that quietly proves the Beskids don’t need to compete with the Tatras to be worth a trip. Just south of Bielsko-Biała, this small mountain city sits at the foot of Skrzyczne, the highest peak of the Silesian Beskids — and while Zakopane pulls in the crowds chasing the…
This is a wonderfully varied point-to-point hike linking two of the most popular peaks of the Silesian Beskids — Szyndzielnia and Klimczok. By using public transport and a cable car, you skip the long, tedious road climb and start the day already high up, with two mountain shelters to stop at, wide valley views, and…
This time we head to one of Poland’s hidden gems – Szczyrk, located not far from Zakopane. The mountains here are lower, but in return it’s far quieter, with fewer tourists and the chance to enjoy nature and wonderful views in peace. The Szczyrk Loop is a way to enjoy an easy walk through the…
Babia Góra (1725 m) is the highest mountain of the Western Beskids and one of the most rewarding summits in the region. This route starts at Przełęcz Krowiarki, climbs through forest to the open ridge, and follows it all the way to the summit before returning along the same trail. This was the most demanding…
Sigulda is arguably the most famous hiking destination in Latvia, and for good reason. While the first Sigulda Classic covered the valley floor and the medieval castle, this route takes you somewhere wilder — into the ravines, through a hidden cave, along a rushing stream, and up to one of the most celebrated viewpoints in…
Garezers translates as “Long Lakes” — and once you’re walking alongside them, the name makes perfect sense. This 11 km loop from Lilaste combines the calm of three pine-fringed lakes with the openness of the Baltic Sea coast, and the whole thing is reachable by train from Riga without a car. It’s one of those…
Sigulda is arguably the most famous hiking destination in Latvia, and for good reason. While I love getting lost in the wilder, more remote ravines, sometimes a classic route is exactly what you need to recharge. This trail is a beautiful blend of Sigulda’s most iconic natural landmarks and its rich medieval history — an…
Čepkeliai is not the kind of place you stumble across. It takes a deliberate effort to get there — a drive through pine forest on a gravel road to the edge of southern Lithuania, close to the Belarusian border. But that remoteness is part of what makes it special. The educational trail here is only…
Druskininkai is one of Lithuania’s most beloved spa towns — a place where pine forest, river bends, and the scent of mineral springs have drawn visitors for well over a century. This easy 9.5 km loop follows the banks of the Nemunas River, Lithuania’s longest river, along a well-maintained paved path that is equally suited…
The Red Cliffs are one of those places I didn’t expect much from — a 2 km trail sounded almost too short to bother with. But the cliffs themselves are genuinely striking, the Rūcamavots spring is one of the most charming natural spots I’ve come across near Cēsis, and the open-air art exhibition in the…