Torrecilla (1,919 m a.s.l.) is the highest peak of Sierra de las Nieves—a mountain range in southern Spain (more precisely in central Andalusia, Malaga province, near the town of Ronda), which is part of the Baetic System. Due to its outstanding natural and scenic values, the Sierra de las Nieves has been protected as a […]
Kolový štít (2,418 m) in the High Tatras – An Off-Trail Ascent via Kolové sedlo
Kolový štít (Kolový štít, 2,418 m) is a peak located in the Slovak part of the High Tatras with a distinctive pyramidal shape. The mountain’s name comes from the nearby Kolové pleso lake, and the first confirmed ascent was made by the famous Polish geologist, Stanisław Staszic (in 1804 together with two hunters from Jurgów). […]
Krakova hoľa (1,752 m a.s.l.) in the Low Tatras: A Scenic Hiking Guide
Krakova hoľa (1,752 m a.s.l.) is a peak located in the western part of the Low Tatras. It lies on a side ridge of the mountain range, branching north from the main ridge at the height of Krupová hoľa. The trail to Krakova hoľa leads through charming, idyllic paths, and the summit itself offers an […]
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Via Ferrata Sierra del Hacho [K3/K4] – Climbing Trip Report
The Via Ferrata Sierra del Hacho is a fascinating ferrata located near the town of Gaucín in the heart of Andalusia (approx. 60 km from Gibraltar, 40 km from Ronda, and 125 km from Malaga). The route is rated K3/K4 on the Spanish scale (which roughly translates to a C/D difficulty in the scale used […]
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Mulhacén and Alcazaba in the Sierra Nevada Mountains [Trevelez Loop Description]
Mulhacén (3,482 m a.s.l.) is the highest peak of the Sierra Nevada mountains, as well as the entire mainland Spain. The range is located in sunny Andalusia, in the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula. A low-demanding path leads to the summit, making Mulhacén widely accessible to hikers of various experience levels. In this article, […]
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska: A UNESCO Sanctuary
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska is a small town, located in the southwestern part of the Wieliczka Foothills, about 40 kilometers from the center of Kraków. The town is known primarily for its unique Marian and Passion sanctuary, erected at the beginning of the 17th century and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1999. Beyond the […]
Veľká Fatra Ridge Hike: Ostredok, Krížna, and Ploská from Liptovské Revúce
The Veľká Fatra is a mountain range located in northern Slovakia. It is characterized primarily by its wildness, vast expanses of ridge meadows, stunning panoramic views and, what is extremely important for a peaceful trekking experience, the lack of crowds on the trails. Due to the limited accommodation options and low population density, organizing a […]
Kyllini (2,376 m) – the sacred mountain of Hermes
Kyllini (2,376 m a.s.l.), also known as Ziria, is the second-highest peak of the Peloponnese, surpassed only by Mount Profitis Ilias in the Taygetus range. The summit lies on the border of the historical regions of Arcadia and Achaea, offering a fantastic view over most of the northern Peloponnese, the Gulf of Corinth, the Argolic […]
Mount Ciucaș (1,954 m) – the highest peak of the Ciucaș Mountains
Ciucaș (1,954 m a.s.l.) is the highest peak of the range of the same name. It is located in Romania, within the southern part of the Eastern Carpathians (known in Romania as Carpații de Curbură – the Curvature Carpathians). As in neighboring ranges, wild nature here intertwines with pastoral traditions and panoramic views. However, Ciucaș […]
Neamţu (1,923 m) and Bobul Mic (1,752 m) in the Baiului Mountains
In August 2023, I participated in Summer Crossing 2023, a hiking camp organized by the Student Mountain Club (SKG) in Warsaw. Carrying heavy backpacks, we traversed three Romanian ranges: Bucegi, Baiului, and Ciucaș. We slept in tents, cooked over campfires, and spent entire days together. The longest part of our journey was the trek through […]
Minčol (1,394 m) – the highest peak of the Orava Magura
Minčol (1,394 m a.s.l.) is the highest peak of the Orava Magura, a lesser-known range belonging to the Slovak part of the Western Beskids. These mountains charm with empty trails, lovely pastoral glades, and extensive panoramic views of the nearby Tatras, Malá Fatra, Choč Mountains, and Żywiec Beskids. In this post, I will describe the […]
Sulzkogel (3,016 m) and Neunerkogel (2,640 m) in the Stubai Alps
Sulzkogel (3,016 m) is a stunning peak in the Stubai Alps in the Austrian part of Tyrol. The possibility of starting the trek at a significant altitude (2,020 m) and the lack of technical difficulties make this summit considered one of the easier Alpine three-thousanders to conquer. The peak is also perfect as a warm-up […]
Východná Vysoká in Winter (2,429 m a.s.l.) in the Slovak High Tatras
Východná Vysoká (2,429 m a.s.l.) is the fourth highest peak in the Tatras accessible via a marked tourist trail (after Rysy, Kriváň, and Slavkovský štít). The summit lies entirely on the Slovak side of the border and is known primarily for its above-average scenic values overlooking the highest peaks of the Carpathians. This entry is […]