trail guide: Devils path 🇩🇪

GPS, all the deets

🟨 Morgan Hiking in Europe
March 04, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

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As promised, here’s my full write up of the Devil’s Path Hike in Germany’s largest forest. Perfect for non-summer season hikes before the Alps and Dolomites get going.

Read about it: 👉 Devil’s Path Hike Pirmasens

many large waterfalls flowing from red sandstone caves

This dayhike is year round and great in the rain. Even more vibey.

Taken in February

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Fast Booking Hut to Hut Hiking Tours 2024 [Self-Guided + Guided]

Guided Group Tour du Mont Blanc

Love a more social experience and want the safety of a guide? This Guided Tour du Mont Blanc Trip is perfect for beginners.

Tour du Mont Blanc: The Tour du Mont Blanc hiking route is 170 km (105 miles) and typically hiked between 10 and 12 days.

Hike this granddaddy and grandmama of hiking tours through France, Italy and Switzerland in 10 Days, 8 Days, or 15 days. Only have a long weekend? Hike half the TMB and come back the next year for the rest.

Alta Via 1 Dolomites: The Alta Via 1 is 120 km (75 miles) and takes around 10 days to complete.

This stunning moonscape meets alpine is one of a kind, hike it in 10 Days, 7 Days, or take your time with 13 days. Only have a long weekend? Hike half the AV1 and come back the next year for the rest. Want more adventure? Hike the AV1 with Via Ferratas!

Tour du Mont Blanc Alternative

Don’t like the crowds? This TMB alternative has the same views with a fraction of the people.

Hiking Traveler Toolkit - The websites & apps I use:

Flight search: I check all prices and routes skyscanner first. Then I use Wayaway or Booking.com or direct with the airline.
Hotels: I book ALL my hotel nights with booking.com or airbnb. If I can book directly with the hotel over their website, phone or email i’ll skip the OTA to save the provider the fees.
A Necessity! Sleeping in huts and planes: I've been living the high life, or should I say, the high-altitude life, for over 7 years now. I take over 2 dozen flights a year and spend my free time sleeping in crowded Dolomites mountain huts. And let me tell you, getting some shut-eye in those cozy little cabins ain't easy. But fear not, my fellow adventurers, for I have discovered the ultimate sleep hack: the Manta Sleep mask. This bad boy blocks out every speck of light and leaves no trace of those pesky sleep lines on your face, even after a night spent snuggled up with strangers in a tiny hut. Plus, you can even hook it up to your phone and play some soothing tunes or meditation apps to help you drift off into dreamland. Check it here.
Tours and adventure activities: GetYourGuide is my go-to site for booking tours like paragliding, rafting and occasionally hikes. I also love Manawa because they have more off-the-beaten path destinations. For exclusive self-guided Hut to Hut Hiking Tours I love AlpenventuresUnguided because the owner has done each hike personally and knows how to shape a wonderful experience. And Skyhook Adventures is great for small guided group hikes.
Travel Insurance: Insurance depends on your trip so it's best to use a tool like Hey Mondo Travel Insurance to find what works best for you and my readers get 5% discount.

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