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Smiltene Lakes Loop: Hiking to Lake Niedrājs and Its Six Little Brothers
Latvia is known for being flat, but around Smiltene in Vidzeme it isn’t. East of town the land rolls through pine-covered hills, and small forest lakes lie between them. This 20 km loop links many of those lakes. The main goal is Lake Niedrājs and its “six little brothers”, a group of smaller lakes nearby….
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Szczyrk, Poland: Complete Guide — Where to Hike, Ride the Lifts, and Spend Several Days in the Silesian Beskids
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…
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From Bielsko-Biała to Szczyrk over Szyndzielnia and Klimczok
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…
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Beskids hidden gem: Szczyrk Loop to Malinowska Skała
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…
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How to Hike Babia Góra – Route Guide from Przełęcz Krowiarki
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…
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Sigulda classic: Kraukļa Aiza · Pētera Ala · and the Painters’ Hill View
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…
