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Lanzarote on foot — two weeks on the volcanic island

Two winter weeks on Lanzarote: from the lava fields of Timanfaya and the Famara cliffs to the neighbouring island of La Graciosa — around 150 kilometres on foot over volcanoes, coast and lava.

Tours 31°

Around Witten in a day — 58 kilometres from dawn till dusk

Why roam far afield? Around 58 kilometres in a loop around Witten, walked from sunrise to sunset — a good 1,200 metres of climbing over the heights above the Ruhr valley, a full day of walking right on the doorstep.

Tours 24°

Through the Reintal to the Zugspitze

The longest and technically easiest of the three ascents of Germany's highest mountain: from Garmisch-Partenkirchen through the Partnach gorge and the Reintal valley up to the Zugspitzplatt and the summit platform of the Zugspitze (2,962 m) — around 24 kilometres and a good 2,500 metres of ascent in one long day.

Travel 17°

São Miguel: crater lakes, caldeiras and Atlantic cliffs

Six hikes on São Miguel: the crater lakes of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, the steaming calderas of Furnas, the summit of Pico da Vara, and the Atlantic cliffs at Pico do Mafra.

Tours 27°

Four days in Liguria: the Cinque Terre, Sestri Levante and Monte Zatta

Four days on the Ligurian Riviera and in the Apennines: cliff paths to Sestri Levante, the classic Cinque Terre trail from Corniglia to Vernazza, and the summit of Monte Zatta.

Travel 21°

Hiking Madeira: levadas, laurel forest and Pico de Arieiro

Eight hikes on Madeira: from Funchal up to Monte, along the levadas across the island, through the misty Fanal forest, and the big climb from Santa Cruz up to Pico de Arieiro.

Worth discovering

Tours 24°

Crossing the Alps Garmisch-Partenkirchen – Sterzing, entirely without public transport

An Alpine crossing for my 60th birthday: seven days from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Sterzing — every cable-car and bus stretch covered on foot.

Tours 18°

Cape Wrath Trail — two trial days under proper Scottish conditions

Two trial days on the Cape Wrath Trail, heavy rain and gale-force gusts at times — from Fort William via Cona Glen to Glenfinnan.

Tours 17°

Cape Wrath Trail — four days through the Knoydart wilderness

Six stages on one of Europe's loneliest long-distance trails: from Glenfinnan through the Rough Bounds of Knoydart — just under 66 kilometres, 1,950 metres of climb.

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Tours 30°

Eifel ultramarch — 55 kilometres through the Northern Eifel in one day

Tours 17°

Cape Wrath Trail — four days through the Knoydart wilderness

Tours 18°

Cape Wrath Trail — two trial days under proper Scottish conditions

Tours 29°

Two Days on the VulkaMaar Trail

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Rome on foot — twelve ways through the Eternal City

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Lanzarote on foot — two weeks on the volcanic island

Travel 17°

São Miguel: crater lakes, caldeiras and Atlantic cliffs

Travel 21°

Hiking Madeira: levadas, laurel forest and Pico de Arieiro

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