Books about hiking: 25 wonderful hiking stories

Books about hiking: 25 wonderful hiking stories

We take a look at some of the best books about hiking, from exciting adventure stories to technical hiking guides and everything in between

We used the Amazon and Goodreads bestseller lists, along with some personal favorites, to put together a list of what we think are great books about hiking.

25 great books about hiking

Listed in no particular order, the list includes a mix of hiking memoirs turned into feature films, gear and field guides, and inspiring adventure stories.

1. Wild: A Journey from Lost to Foundvon Cheryl Strayed Diese Bestseller-Erinnerung (jetzt ein Spielfilm) zeichnet die Geschichte einer 22-Jährigen nach, die die mutige und impulsive Entscheidung traf, mehr als 1.000 Meilen des Pacific Crest Trail zu wandern.
2. A Walk Across Americavon Peter Jenkins Vor 25 Jahren machte sich ein desillusionierter junger Mann auf den Weg quer durch Amerika. Dies ist das Buch, das er über diese Reise geschrieben hat – ein klassischer Bericht über das Wiedererwachen seines Glaubens an sich selbst und sein Land.
3. The Pilgrimage: A Contemporary Quest for Ancient Wisdomby Paulo CoelhoPaulo Coelho beschreibt seine Reise quer durch Spanien entlang der legendären Straße von San Tiago, die Pilger seit dem Mittelalter befahren.

4. Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer In 1992, Chris McCandless hitchhiked to Alaska and wandered alone into the wilderness. Four months later, his decomposed body was discovered. How McCandless died is the unforgettable story of Into the Wild.

5. A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill BrysonIn this best-selling hiker-turned-feature film, the classic Bryson recounts his somewhat absurd attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail.

alt=“An Appalachian Trail sign”>Ehrlif/ShutterstockThe Appalachian Trail is featured in several books on the list

1. Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survivalvon Dave CanterburyBasierend auf den fünf Cs der Überlebensfähigkeit – Schneidwerkzeuge, Abdeckung, Verbrennungsgeräte, Behälter und Tauwerk – bereitet Sie Bushcraft 101 mit Ratschlägen zur Herstellung auf Ihre nächste Wanderung vor die meiste Zeit im Freien.

2. Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail by Ben MontgomeryEmma Gatewood, a 67-year-old great-grandmother, told her family that she was going for a walk. The next thing anyone heard of her was that she had walked 800 miles on the Appalachian Trail.

3. Walking the Himalayas: An Adventure of Survival and Enduranceby Levison WoodAfter hiking along the Nile, explorer Levison Wood faces his greatest challenge yet: navigating the treacherous foothills of the world's highest mountain range.

4. The Backpacker's Field Manual, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills by Rick CurtisWhen first published in 1998, it set the standard for comprehensive backpacking books. Updated for modern backpacking, it covers the latest developments in gear, first aid, Leave No Trace camping, and outdoor leadership.

5. Almost Somewhere: Twenty-Eight Days on the John Muir Trail by Suzanne Roberts It was 1993 and Suzanne Roberts had just finished college when her friend suggested hiking California's John Muir Trail. Part memoir, part natural history, part travelogue, “Almost Somewhere” is Roberts’ account of this hike.

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1. Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart: An Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trailvon Carrot Quinn In der Wüste Südkaliforniens steht Carrot vor vielen körperlichen und emotionalen Herausforderungen: Schmerzen, Verletzungen, quälende Kälte und sengende Hitze, Dehydrierung, Erschöpfung und Einsamkeit .

2. The January Man: A Year of Walking Britainby Christopher SomervilleThe January Man takes place over a calendar year in which Somerville, month by month, region by region, walks the routes that remind him of his father. It is one of the best books about walking in the British countryside, inspiring readers to explore the 140,000 miles of trails across the British Isles.

3. Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trailby Jennifer Pharr DavisAfter graduating from college, Jennifer is unsure what to do with her life. She is drawn to the Appalachian Trail, a 2,175-mile hiking trail that stretches from Georgia to Maine.

4. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail by David MillerIn 2003, software engineer David Miller gave up his job, family, and friends to fulfill a dream and hike the Appalachian Trail. Not just a hiking guide, but a very personal insight into the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.

5. Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die: Outdoor Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinationsby Chris SantellaChris Santella explores the world's greatest hiking destinations with the help of top expedition leaders.

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1. Der komplette Leitfaden für Idioten zum GeocachingGeocaching hat sich stetig zu einem unterhaltsamen und dauerhaften Outdoor-Abenteuer entwickelt, das Hand in Hand mit dem Wandern geht. Wenn Sie, wie ich, immer noch keine Ahnung haben, was es ist, dann wird dieses Buch alles erklären.

2. The Old Ways: A Journey on Footby Robert MacfarlaneIn this exquisitely written book that folds together natural history, cartography, geology and literature, Robert Macfarlane sets out to follow the ancient routes that crisscross the landscapes of the British Isles.

3. Tracks: A Woman's Solo Trek Across 1,700 Miles of Australian Outback by Robyn DavidsonRobyn Davidson's memoir about her perilous journey over 1,700 miles through the hostile Australian desert to the sea with only four camels and a dog for company.

4. Ultralight Backpackin' Tips: 153 Amazing & Inexpensive Tips For Extremely Lightweight Campingby Mike Clelland Briefly, to the point and humorously illustrated by Mike Clelland, this book presents everything ultralight hikers and backpackers need to stay safe, comfortable and well-fed.

5. I Hikeby Lawton Grinter "I never intended to hike 10,000 miles. It just happened over the course of a decade." And so it goes with Lawton Grinter's compelling collection of short stories, 10 years and 10,000 trail miles in the making.

alt=“Books about Hiking Assembly of Covers 1″>More great stories from the trail

1. Girl in the Woods: A Memoirby Aspen Matis Aspen Matis‘ aufregendes wahres Abenteuer einer Wanderung von Mexiko nach Kanada – eine Coming-of-Age-Geschichte, eine Überlebensgeschichte und eine triumphale Geschichte über die Überwindung emotionaler Verwüstung.

2. Turning Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City Step by Step by Mark AdamsAdams' fascinating and funny account of his journey through some of the world's most majestic, historic and remote landscapes.

3. The Walker's Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs by Tristan Gooley Gooley has compiled more than 850 outdoor tips that will open readers' eyes to the hidden logic of nature. He shares techniques for forecasting, tracking and hiking in the country or city, along the coast and at night.

4. Hiking Through: One Man's Journey to Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trailby Paul StutzmanWith breathtaking descriptions and humorous anecdotes from his 2,176-mile journey along the Appalachian Trail, Paul Stutzman reveals how immersing himself in nature and making friends with fellow hikers helped him recover from a devastating loss.

5. The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide by Andrew Skurka This recently updated second edition is a show-and-tell guide to clothing, shoes, backpacks, shelter, and more, including tips on foot care, campsite selection, and hiking efficiency.

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