The highest mountain of the European Union, Mont Blanc, was to be the hardest test of my expedition. I had already climbed the mountain three years ago, but it was with an experienced guide that …
Continue readingPeak 24: France/Italy – Mont Blanc
PEAK 23: Slovenia – Triglav
Triglav Mountain is very popular among Slovenians. Apart from the fact that the mountain itself is on the state flag, there is also an unwritten law that every Slovenian should climb to the top at …
Continue readingPEAK 22: Germany – Zugspitze
I don’t know if it was the intention of the Germans, but the name of the mountain Zugspitze corresponds to reality. Zug means train and it indicates that it is possible to get to the …
Continue readingPEAK 21: Austria – Grossglockner
Grossglockner was one of the toughest challenges of the whole European Peaks expedition. You have to cross a glacier on the way up and the last part is very exposed so securing on rope is …
Continue readingPEAK 20: Great Britain – Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis, similarly to Carrauntoohil in Ireland, is a mountain with exceptionally bad weather. Ben Nevis is covered by clouds and fog for 70% of the year and even if you are lucky with clear sky …
Continue readingPEAK 19: Ireland – Carrauntoohil
Carrauntoohil is a beautiful mountain in Ireland from which you can watch the waves of the Atlantic ocean. If there is good weather… Unfortunately, I was unlucky during my four days long stay in Ireland. …
Continue readingPEAK 18: Spain – Mulhacén
Climbing Mulhacén was another surprise of my expedition. The hike was really long and I was surprised by a lot of snow. At some spots I would actually be grateful for crampons. I also felt …
Continue readingPEAK 17: Portugal – Torre
Portugal’s highest mountain Torre is located in the northeastern part of the country near the Spanish border. Torre is very unique because it can “boast” of the heaviest traffic on any European highest point. Portuguese …
Continue readingExpedition completed! All highest points of European countries climbed!
After almost a year of frequent travelling, hiking and climbing I am lying on my bed without any specific further traveling plans. Now, I finally have time to go through the thousands of pictures and …
Continue readingPEAK 16: Malta – Ta’ Dmejrek
I regarded Malta as the most unnecessary country of my expedition. The island is very remote from the other peaks. The flight tickets were insanely expensive and there is actually no mountain on the island. …
Continue reading