12 articles found
Article · 30 Jul 2026
Rudolf Abraham has been walking the mountains of the Balkans for more than two decades, and his guidebook, Hiking the High Scardus Trail, is the first to cover this remote 314km...
Article · 22 Jul 2026
Slovenia may be one of Europe's smallest countries, but the Slovene Mountain Trail (Slovenska planinska pot, or Transverzala) packs an extraordinary range of landscape into its...
Article · 6 Jul 2026
Few long-distance trails in Europe deserve the word epic quite like the High Scardus Trail (HST). Running for 314km (195 miles) through the mountainous borderlands of North...
Article · 29 Jun 2026
Slovenia's Julian Alps are not as high as their western Alpine relations, but they are no less imposing. Limestone peaks plunge into flower meadows, waterfalls cascade from cliffs...
Feature · 1 May 2025
Thru-hikes can be especially difficult to plan due to the logistics of getting to the start point and then back from the endpoint, especially when travelling solo by car. However,...
Article · 8 Apr 2025
We caught up with Rudolf Abraham to hear about his experience hiking the Peaks of the Balkans trail while researching and writing our guidebook. Spanning three countries —...
Article · 20 Nov 2024
Some of the most breathtaking trails offer incredible adventures without stretching your wallet. Whether you're seeking the dramatic landscapes of Scotland, the sunlit shores of Spain, or the untamed wilderness of Eastern Europe, these four...
Article · 20 Nov 2024
Premium hiking destinations don’t need to come with premium price tags. With a bit of forward planning, you can explore some of the world’s most breathtaking locations without overspending. Whether you’re admiring the serene lakes of the Lake...
Article · 4 Jul 2024
Making a circuit of Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak, the Juliana trek takes in some less familiar valleys along with well-known spots such as Lake Bohinj and Bled. Designed to...
Article · 22 Oct 2022
The tiny Balkan nation of Montenegro is making its mark on the tourist map, primarily for historic towns and epic mountain hiking. However, over just a few days Melissa Davies...
Article · 6 Nov 2021
The Peaks of the Balkans is a cross-border long-distance trail through Montenegro, Albania, and Kosovo's spectacularly wild and rugged borderlands. Whilst the popularity of the...
Article · 26 Jun 2019
Croatia’s beautiful islands might not be particularly high but they are wonderful places to hike, says Rudolf Abraham