I have just climbed the highest mountain of Croatia which was the last mountain of my expedition! That means only one thing: I managed! I needed 88 days to conquer the highest mountain of each …
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Author: Jarda
PEAK 8: Czech Republic – Sněžka
My home country’s highest point Sněžka was the first mountain above 1000m. With its 1603m it is not the highest in Europe at all but you can actually feel there real mountain conditions. I experienced …
Continue readingPEAK 7: Luxembourg – Kneiff
The highest point of Luxembourg has a similar story as the Danish mountain. Kneiff is a hill in northern Luxembourg, near the tripoint shared with Belgium and Germany. At 560 metres, it is the highest point in the country, only 1m taller than Buurgplaatz. At that …
Continue reading15 EU Peaks in 30 days! What happened during my first month?
Today it’s exactly one month since I climbed the first peak of my expedition EU Peaks. Exactly 30 days ago I was freezing and bitten by a swarm of mosquitoes in Estonia on the highest peak …
Continue readingPEAK 6: Belgium – Signal de Botrange
The Belgian peak Signal de Botrange was so far the toughest peak to reach. It took slightly over 50 km to get there by bike from the highest point of Netherlands – Vaalserberg. The way …
Continue readingPEAK 5: Netherlands – Vaalserberg
The famous lowland of the Netherlands is proud of its windmills, dijks, tulips and coffee shops but did you know that there are actually some hills too? Follow my journey to the highest point Vaalserberg, …
Continue readingPEAK 4: Denmark – Møllehøj
Denmark is proud of having the lowest highest mountain of the whole European Union. Despite that, it’s very difficult to find the peak. Even Danish people are confused about their highest point and they regard …
Continue readingPEAK 3: Lithuania – Aukštojas Hill
The third peak and the last from the Baltics – Aukštojas Hill surprised me very nicely as well. There is a great view from a local tower and I witnessed even an impressive sunset. I …
Continue readingPEAK 2: Latvia – Ganzilkans
The second mountain on my journey Ganzilkans was a bit disappointing. There was a tiny tower on the top but no view from it. In winter you can use there a small lift for skiing …
Continue readingPEAK 1: Estonia – Suur Munamägi
My first mountain Suur Munamägi surprised me by its beautiful location in an Estonian national park Haanja looduspark. From its tower you can have a nice view of the surrounding countryside and the local restaurant …
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