How to: hut-to-hut hiking in Europe

A great way to discover the hiking trails in Europe is to go on a hut-to-hut hike in the Alps, Pyrenees, or Scandinavia. They are also known as a hut-to-hut tour or hut-to-hut trek. Europeans know this as a huttentour, huttentocht or randonnee. One of the most asked questions we get is: how can I start with hut-to-hut hiking? It’s time to dive into this topic with all your questions about hut-to-hut hiking, mountain huts, and other related topics answered.

How difficult is hiking?

A common question we get asked a lot is: how difficult is hiking? And of course, there’s no simple answer to this. There are easy hiking trails in technical aspects, but they can still be difficult depending on your fitness level, and we must keep in mind the mental aspects.

Gear review: Gregory Baltoro

The Gregory Baltoro 65-liter backpack is a premium pack for multi-day long-distance trails, offering great comfort, durability, and enough space to organize your gear, food, and water. Below is an extensive review with some pros and cons and my own experience with this pack.

What is hiking?

Hiking is so much more than just a physical activity; it's a way to nurture the soul and connect us with the natural world and the hiking community.

Hiking Trails – the best long-distance trails of Europe is out now!

Our book: Hiking Trails - the best long-distance trails of Europe is out now (in Dutch)! Discover the Europe's finest hiking trails from the Pole Circle to the Mediterranean Coast on one of the 18 trails in this book. From short to long, easy to challenging trails, this book is for everyone. Happy Trails!

Gear review: BACH PioPio Solo Tent

The BACH PioPio Solo tent is a solid choice for solo adventurers looking for a lightweight, reliable, and easy-to-use tent and shelter. The overall design of the PioPio Solo prioritizes ease of use, from the quick-setup pole system to the thoughtful placement and usage of zippers and storage pockets. Its waterproofing and wind resistance make it a dependable choice for various weather conditions. Overall, my experience with the PioPio Solo tent has been positive, and it’s a piece of gear I’d recommend for solo camping trips.

A Visit to Bridgedale

We had the pleasure of touring the Bridgedale factory where we had a firsthand look at the processes and dedicated people behind their socks.

A perfect three-day hiking adventure in the Eifel

Hiking in the beautiful Eifel region on the Eifelsteig and climbing the Via Ferrata Burgenklettersteig.

MSR and Therm-a-Rest Factory Tour: Comfortable nights, more joy on the trails

This is a blog about the MSR and Therma-Rest factory Tour during our last visit to Ireland earlier this year.