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Castelcivita in the Alburni Mountains

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The Alburni Mountains are a massif in southern Campania and, with Monte Panormo (1,742 m, also known as Monte Alburno), represent the second-highest peak in Cilento. Like Monte Cervati or Monte Bulgheria, these ‘white’ karst mountains show different faces depending on where you stand: from the valleys of the Sele and Tanagro rivers or the Vallo di Diano, rugged rocks and limestone pinnacles several hundred metres high rise above forested areas criss-crossed by gorges. From the south-west in the valley of the Calore, however, the mountains appear more accessible, with broad plateaus, gentler slopes, and long ridges overgrown with bushy macchia and thistle-filled meadows. Read more

Through the secluded mountain world of Cilento

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The Cilento hinterland has preserved a wild, original character and has always been a place of retreat—for the local population seeking protection from pirates and invaders, for bandits, for those facing political persecution in their struggle against rulers, and for many animals and plants seeking refuge from hunting, farming, and livestock breeding. Even today, the region between the Vallo di Diano and the coast is difficult to reach via narrow, winding roads and remains largely untouched by the growing tourism along the coast. Read more

Circular tour on the Guffert (2,195 m)

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On this Sunday morning, the Tegernsee region is still tucked under a grey blanket of clouds and drizzle, so the silhouette of the Bavarian Prealps is only faintly visible in the dawn light. Past the Achen Pass, things are already drying up, and by the time I park the car in Steinberg am Rofan, the first gaps in the clouds are appearing. The goal of my tour is the summit of the Guffert (2195 m), which offers an outstanding panoramic view due to its isolated position, making it an extremely popular hiking destination. Read more

3-Lakes Tour in the Mieming Range

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The hike from Ehrwald to Seebensee, Drachensee with the Coburger Hütte, Tajatörl, Brendlkar and Brendlsee offers diverse landscapes – from the lush summer alpine meadows near Ehrwald, the path leads through shady mountain forests up into sparser pine woods, past dark green mountain lakes and right up into the scree and rock landscapes of the high Mieming Range, where the last snowfields of winter still huddle. This popular circular tour can be completed in a day, but it’s worth planning a night at the Coburger Hütte to experience the much-celebrated evening view of the Wetterstein Massif. Additionally, there’s the lure of a summit tour or two on one of the challenging climbing routes or via ferratas, so you shouldn’t expect solitude on this trip. Read more

Monte Capanne on Elba

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From the ruins of a former Roman villa in the wide Bay of Portoferraio, I gaze at the Monte Capanne mountain range, Elba’s highest peak and an excellent hiking area, bathed in golden evening light. The transmission masts can be seen on the summit, while the striking Monte Giove rises to the right.

More pictures of Elba can be found in the “Elba” gallery

Sunset over Procchio Bay

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Halfway between Portoferraio and Marina di Campo lies Procchio Bay, with the town of the same name. After the turn-off for Biodola, the winding road snakes over a pass, where it soon opens up to this fantastic panorama. Behind the bay, the Monte Capanne mountain range rises up.

You can find more pictures of Elba in the “Elba” gallery

Airy Block Scrambling over Le Calanche

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The island of Elba offers an appealing mountain tour with short sections of easy scrambling, via the route over Le Calanche to Monte Capanne. The path is secured with ropes in a few places and is marked as a Via Ferrata in the Kompass hiking map, which doesn’t quite match the nature of the tour. Nevertheless, only experienced hikers should attempt it. The picnic area on Monte Perone, which is crossed by the scenic road from Campo nell’ Elba to Poggio, makes an ideal starting point for a half-day tour. The tour can also be included as a variation of the entire island crossing GTE, as a traverse of the entire massif, or as a round trip with longer ascents from Poggio. Read more