Unknown hikes: 10 adventures away from the leaked path
Unknown hikes: 10 adventures away from the leaked path
from remote deserts to polar flees, these unknown hikes bring you far away from the leaked paths
I lived in London for 10 years, went to work with the crowded subway, fought for space with my fellow human beings and at bus stops, supermarkets, actually everywhere, in snakes-after all, I am Brit.
This of course inspired daydream, escaping the whole and only with my backpack, tent, camping stove and a handful of freezer -dried meals.
About twice a year I managed to briefly break out of London, mostly I fled to Norway, Austria's or Scotland. Since we launched Atlas & Boots, I have discovered many unknown tours all over the world, but I still dream of lifting it even further from the crowd.
If you long for real wilderness, nature and seclusion, these unknown hikes are just the right thing for you. Some can be kicked alone, while others are best done with support.
In any case, I proposed operators who can coordinate the logistics for access to these remote locations so that they can enjoy the breathtaking landscape.
1. Oberer Mustang Trek, Nepal
distance: 185km (115mi) duration: 12-14 days
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If you mentioned trekking in Nepal or in Himalaya, many immediately think of the Everest base camp and the Annapurna pool. However, for a traditional and authentic taste of Nepalese and Tibetan culture, they should consider the "forbidden" kingdom of Mustang.
Closed to foreigners until 1992, Mustang only now opens up to hikers and western tourism. The path essentially follows an old salt trade route between Tibet and India and uses the lowest pass through the Himalaya west of Sikkim in India.along the way there are ways to visit some of the oldest Buddhist monasteries of Nepal and the mysterious Kali-Gandaki caves. Further information: active adventure
2. Lut Desert Trek, Iran
Distance: 200 km (125 miles) Duration: 10 days
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Follow the traces of Thesiger and Marco Polo and cross one of the hottest places on earth. According to NASA, a soil temperature of 70.7 ° C was measured in the lowest part of the Lut desert in 2005. So not for the faint of heart.
The route leads through moon -like landscapes, symmetrical suns and a wealth of geological phenomena, including salt levels, meteorite fields and huge natural sand castles, which are called caluts. A bucket-list-trek if there was ever one.
Further information: Secret compass
3. Baikalsee Trek, Russia
distance: 50km (31mi) duration: 3 days
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with more water than all North American large lakes together, the Baikal is the world's largest freshwater lake in the world. Follow this classic path through the west bank of the lake to obtain incomparable views of about 20 % of the undrised surface sweet water in the world.
Sometimes the path is only a few centimeters away from the waterline; At others he climbs 767 m (2,500 ft) above the lake to the summit of the Listwjanka mountain. The sheer seclusion of southern Siberia makes this area one of the least visited in the world. This is for real explorers.
Further information: Baikal adventure
4. Angelus Circuit, New Zealand
distance: 39km (24mi) duration: 2-3 days
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The remote and rugged South Island of New Zealand has long been on my trekking bucket list. Although it is the larger of the New Zealand main islands, she only makes up a quarter of the country's population, which makes it a remote and untouched travel destination.
The Angelus Circuit begins in a village called Saint Arnaud on the edge of Lake Rotoiti and works through a wilderness of beech forests, large lakes and rugged alpine trees. Despite the dramatic terrain, the path itself is relatively gentle and offers mountain huts and camping opportunities along the way.
Further information: active adventure
5. Polar district path, Greenland
distance: 165km (103mi) duration: 9-11 days
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Hiking on the Arctic Circle Path in Greenland has long been a dream of mine. A dream that I recently came up with tempting, but for an unusual natural event. I swore to return and finish it one day.
Greenland is the largest non -continent island in the world, but only has about 57,000 inhabitants and is therefore the most populated area on earth. The path follows a course through an area known as the "Land of Hundred Lakes".
It is one of the most remote and unknown hikes in the world, whereby the latest estimates indicate that only about 1,500 people do the expedition every year. As the name suggests, the Arctic Circle Trail is completely within the Arctic Circle, between 40 and 50 km north of the large width circle at 66 ° 33 ′ 39 ”.
Further information: Read our article about trekking on the Arctic Circle Trail
6. Sarek-Nationalpark, Sweden
distance: 100km (63mi) duration: 10 days
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Sarek in Lapland in Sweden is the dream of every survival artist. You have to be the adventurous guy to get out of here, as there are no marked hiking trails, huts or amenities that you could find elsewhere.
The possibilities are endless, but a good suggestion is to hike from Sitoalvsbron to Kvikkjokk through the wide Rapadal valley and to see glaciers, alpine peaks, the wild rapaatno river and endless arctic wild animals on the way. This is Europe's last big wilderness, so it is slow and often difficult. Just pay attention to the bears.
Further information: Nature trips
7. Region Tigray, Ethiopia
distance: 15km (9mi) duration: 1-2 days
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Tigray is located in the northern part of Ethiopia, a region with over 120 rock churches. To get to these churches, you have to climb the red sandstone combat of the somewhat labyrinthical mountain system from Tigray.
The challenge of this hike does not necessarily exist in the distances covered, but in the almost vertical climbing movements in order to gain access to the remote churches on the cliffs. The only way to reach this area are common trekking programs that provide local guides and priests to show the way.
Further information: Read our article about hiking in Tigray
8. Berg Kamerun, Cameroon
distance: 38km (24mi) duration: 3 days
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West Africa's highest mountain, the mountain Cameroon, is too often overlooked for the iconic and free -standing Kilimanjaro in the east and has a lot to offer. In one direction you have an undisturbed view over the Atlantic Ocean and in the other to the levels of Central Africa.
It is a shorter and less strenuous hike than the higher mountains of East Africa and has the additional advantage that it ends in the charming coastal town of Limbe.
If you feel a little more adventurous, then there is the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope Footrace every February, in which the participants complete the return trip in just 4.5 hours!
Further information: Mount Cameroon Tour
9. Song-Kul-See, Kyrgyzstan
distance: 36km (27mi) duration: 3-4 days
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Kyrgyzstan's neglected landscapes are a dream for DIY adventurers and those who are looking for loneliness and escape. Dominated from an Alpensee at 3,016 meters (9,895 feet), the water of the lake can immediately change its color when the sun is high up and sinks deep behind the rugged peaks and wide landscapes.
Despite the inaccessibility of the area, there are many opportunities for hikers with yurt stays and multi -day hikes in combination with riding excursions. Crystal clear but deep -cold nights offer excellent options for star observation on these remote paths.
Further information: Discover the Silk Road
10. K2 Base Camp Trek, Pakistan
Distance: 160 km (100 miles) Duration: 14 days
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The K2 base bearing trek through the mighty Karakorum mountains in Pakistan is one of the most beautiful altitude trek in the world. Pakistan has long been advertised as the “next big thing” of tourism, but alarming headlines have often refuted these predictions.
Lately the conditions have improved and the number of tourists has started to rise, albeit modest. When I completed the hike in September 2019 as one of the last trekking groups of the year, only 1,300 tourists had entered the area throughout the season.
Pakistan is the home of several amazing and still largely unknown hikes, of which the trip to K2, the second highest mountain on earth, is the best. With 8,611 m (28,251 ft), the K2 is one of only 14 eight thousands and a member of the seven second summit.
Further information: Read our article about the K2-Base camp
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