My dreams are coming true! One year ago I completed my expedition European Peaks and I can happily say now that my book about the unforgettable journey has been published! It is now available in …
Continue readingPEAK 45: Liechtenstein – Vorder Grauspitz

The biggest surprise of the expedition Crown of Europe was waiting for me in Liechtenstein. This ministate hides a polished treasure Vorder Grauspitz, a sharp peak in the alpine mountains Rätikon. The ascent to the …
Continue readingPEAK 44: Russia – Elbrus

Many people consider Mont Blanc to be Europe’s highest mountain. In fact, it is Russian Elbrus in the Caucasus Mountains. Elbrus is a volcano with two peaks. The western one measures 5642 meters and is …
Continue readingPEAK 43: Turkey – Mahya Dağı

Mahya Dağı in the Turkish Strandja Mountains is the only mountain in the project Crown of Europe where I didn’t like my stay and I was looking forward to leave. At the top there is …
Continue readingPEAK 42: Switzerland – Monte Rosa / Dufourspitze

The most challenging mountain of the entire expedition Crown of Europe is the Swiss Dufourspitze. Climbing Dufourspitze, named after the Swiss founder of the Red Cross, requires even more physical and mental preparation than Mont …
Continue readingPEAK 41: Bosnia and Herzegovina – Maglić

Maglić, sometimes also called Bosanski Maglić, is the most beautiful mountain of the highest points of all Balkan states. It looks like a limestone pyramid with steep 700 meter high rock walls. If you manage …
Continue readingPEAK 40: Montenegro – Zla Kolata

Montenegro’s highest mountain lies on the border, like the highest points of other Balkan states. Zla Kolata is also the 16th highest peak in Albania. The peak lies in the national park Prokletije known for …
Continue readingPEAK 39: Kosovo – Rudoka e Madhe

Until recently, Đeravica was considered to be the highest mountain of Kosovo. However, the border between Kosovo and Northern Macedonia was adjusted and it moved to the top of Rudoka e Madhe (also known as …
Continue readingPEAK 38: Macedonia/Albania – Golem Korab

Until recently, the Korabi mountains and its highest peak Golem Korab, were a closed area for tourists. It was possible to climb Golem Korab only once a year, the first Sunday in September, and only …
Continue readingPEAK 37: Serbia – Midžor

Serbia’s highest point Midžor lies on the border with Bulgaria in the Stara Planina mountains near the ski resort Babin Zub. The mountains are known for grassy plains similar to Romania. The hike to the …
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