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We helps adventurers easily plan and confidently navigate legendary hiking trails.

With a trip planning app, GPS mobile maps, up-to-date trail information, The Hiking Club has everything a self-guided hiker needs for their inspiring journey.

20/04/2026

Are you ready to...
CLIMB STEEP MOUNTAIN PASSES?

Training for a multi-day hike with tough, steep mountain passes is not easy!

You need to be able to tackle big distances, elevation, mountain conditions, and back-to-back days on the trail.

Our 3-month hiking training plan is designed to get your Alps ready, through a combination of step endurance, cardio, and strength activites.
- Training program: Learn about Alps specific methodology
- 3 month training template: Create your training plan based on your current fitness and specific hike stats, including distance and number of days. Schedule weekly workouts, track your steps, and see your workout history.
- Library of workout videos: Watch demonstrations of hiking-specific strength exercises
- 90 minute webinar: How to train for your multi-day hike

See link in profile or visit www.thehiking.club to get strong, fit, and prepared to hike in the Alps

07/04/2026

🏔️ Tour of Jungfrau Region – Now Live 🇨🇭

One of Switzerland’s most iconic alpine hikes is now available on The Hiking Club planning app.

Explore the legendary trails beneath the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau, wander through the breathtaking Lauterbrunnen Valley, and hike ridgelines above the turquoise lakes of Thun and Brienz.

What makes it special:
✨ Classic Swiss scenery at every turn
🏡 Comfortable huts & hotels along the route
🚞 Easy access with trains, gondolas & cog railways
⛰️ Flexible itineraries for different hiking styles
🧀 Local farms and cheese vending machines to fuel your day

👉 Start planning your Jungfrau adventure now and build your perfect itinerary.

02/03/2026

Make 2026 the year you hike hut-to-hut in the Bernese Oberland 🇨🇭

Yes, it’s one of Switzerland’s most iconic alpine regions — but there’s still great availability in the mountain huts for 2026 🙌

Picture days on panoramic trails, evenings in cosy huts, and waking up to glacier views. This is your sign to start planning.

Log in to The Hiking Club app and map out your 2026 Bernese Oberland adventure today.

02/02/2026

🏔️ First Cliff Walk, Bachalpsee & Bachlager Waterfalls. An alternative route on the Bernese Oberland Traverse, Switzerland 🇨🇭

From the heart-pounding views of the First Cliff Walk, to the mirror-like reflections at Bachalpsee, and the hidden beauty of the Bachlager Waterfalls, this route showcases the very best of the Bernese Oberland.

Expect dramatic cliffs, peaceful alpine lakes, and cascading waterfalls — all in one unforgettable day in the mountains.

A perfect mix of adrenaline, tranquillity, and pure Swiss alpine scenery.

19/01/2026

Ready to plan your ultimate multi-day hike? 🥾🌍

Say hello to the Planning App from The Hiking Club — the first all-in-one trip planner built specifically for multi-day hikes. 🙌

This web-based app allows you to confidently plan and safely navigate your European adventure!

✨ What you’ll love:
• Create a fully personalised itinerary with distance, elevation & time calculated based on 4 speed options.
• Select accommodation and see real-time availability (no more guessing!).
• Get email alerts when properties start accepting bookings or when cancelled beds become available.
• Add transport options like gondolas, buses & trains with schedule info included.
• Use accurate trail data to build a plan you can trust.
• Download gps maps for your custom route so you don’t get lost on the trail!

📱 Planning and navigating a multi-day adventure has never been easier — ditch the spreadsheets and enjoy planning your hike as much as hiking it. 🏞️

👉 Start planning your trip today:
🔗 https://www.thehiking.club
🥾 Currently available for: Tour du Mont Blanc, Alta Via 1 and 2 Dolomites, Walker’s Haute Route, Tour of Monte Rosa, Tour des Combins, Bernese Oberland, West Highland Way

17/01/2026

🏔️ 6 (Unmissable!) Viewpoints on the Bernese Oberland Traverse 🇨🇭

This 102km / 63mi hiking route between Meiringen and Leukerbad delivers jaw-dropping views almost every single day — but these spots truly stand out:

1️⃣ High route above Oeschinensee
2️⃣ Blüemlisalp Glacier on the western descent from Hohtürli Pass
3️⃣ Mürren — looking across to the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau
4️⃣ First Cliff Walk, on an alternate route above Grindelwald
5️⃣ Wengen — looking down into the Lauterbrunnen Valley
6️⃣ Gemmi Pass — sweeping views down to Leukerbad, with the Matterhorn in the distance

If alpine panoramas are your thing, this traverse is hard to beat. ⛰️✨

Plan your ultimate Bernese Oberland Traverse trip using our popular planning app!

06/01/2026

Blog post: Hiking the Bear Trek: Stages of the Via Alpina 1

Written by (aka Cindy Scheyer)

Cindy and Bob hiked the Bear Trek between Meiringen and Lenk, staying in mountain huts and hotels.

TRIP SUMMARY
- 8 hiking days, including stage 10-15 of the Via Alpina
- Total distance: 105km / 65mi
- Total elevation: 7,400m / 24,300ft gain, 7,700m / 25,300ft loss
- 6 mountain passes: Große Scheidegg, Kleines Scheidegg, Sefinenfurgge, Hohtürli, Bunderchrinde, Hahnenmoospass.
- Start / End: Meiringen to Lenk, Switzerland

See link in bio to read Cindy’s blog about this spectacular route through the Bernese Oberland and see our range of sample itineraries.

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29/12/2025

Looking for an adventure next summer? Look no further!

The Bernese Oberland Traverse takes you through some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the Swiss Alps, including the famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. It is an incredibly diverse hike, allowing you to visit bustling alpine villages, areas of outstanding natural beauty, rugged and remote mountain passes and locations steeped in mountaineering and literary history. It also allows you to gain a special insight into Swiss mountain culture, hearing the cowbells, tasting the cheese and chocolate, riding the yellow postbus!

Unlike long distance routes such as Tour du Mont Blanc, the Bernese Oberland Traverse is not marked. It is a network of trails with multiple options to suit the tastes and aspirations of hikers who choose to tackle the traverse.

KEY TRAIL STATS FOR “CLASSIC” ROUTE
- Country: Switzerland
- Number of days: 5 - 8 days
- Distance: 102km / 63mi
- Elevation gain: 7,200m / 23,700ft
- Highest point: 2,778m / 9,114ft (Hohtürli pass)
- Season: Early: Mid-Jun to End Jun. Peak: Start Jul to End Aug. Late: Sept

See link in bio for complete guide to hiking the Bernese Oberland Traverse, including sample itineraries and 100+ accommodation list including huts, hotels and campgrounds.

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22/09/2025

Alta Via 4 trip report by Susan from .club

September 21 - Day 5
Rifugio San Marco > Pieve di Cadore

Last day on the AV4 and another blue sky, warm day. Another sunrise with beautiful colours over Monte Pelmo, to the West of Rifugio San Marco.

I set off in the morning shade for the first climb up to Forcella Piccola. After only an hour on the trail, I stopped at Rifugio Galassi, a volunteer-run hut for a snack and takeaway lunch. They were so lovely, giving me an extra slice of cake to prepare me for my long day. The sandwich was also made with warm fresh made bread!

The climb up to the start of Ferrata Ghiaccio was spectacular. There was a large herd of steinboch (mountain goats) and chamois (small deer) lazing in the sun.

The ferrata was straight up the rock face! Although it wasn’t technically difficult, I was feeling pretty exhausted so took my time. At the top I was rewarded with spectacular views of the glacier and small glacier-fed blue lakes. One of my favourite views of the trip!

The next section of trail was lush and green, passing through some meadows with cows. It was also quiet, with only a handful of other hikers along the route.

A beautiful balcony trail led down to Rifugio Angelo, where I bumped into some fellow Dutch AV4 hikers. After a cold drink and a snack, we finished the final 10km together, finishing in Pieve di Cadore.

I was very happy to stay in town, with a hot shower, comfy bed and delicious food.

In the morning, I was waiting for the bus in the town center and I was approached by someone asking if I just hiked the AV4 and gave me an AV4. A little trail magic to finish my amazing 5 days ✨

21/09/2025

Alta Via 4 trip report by Susan from .club

September 19 - Day 3
Rifugio Fonda Savio > Rifugio Vandelli

Another early morning sunrise with perfect clear skies. After a tasty breakfast and farewells to new friends, I set off to tackle 2 mountain passes straight off the bat.

The passes were a lot of fun with cables to assist, a few ladders and some tricky scree to navigate. Once popping over Forcella Misurina, there was the lake of the same name down in the valley and distant views over to Averau, Nuvolau and Tofana (along the AV1).

I stopped at Rifugio Col de Varda for coffee and strudel and decided to skip the gondola/bus combo and hike through the forest to start the hike up to Sorapis lake. I’m glad I did because it was so lovely to walk amongst the trees in the shade to avoid the hot sun!

I tried to get lunch three times, but failed. One hut wasn’t serving lunch yet, the other was closed and the last had finished serving lunch. Damn! So I settled for my back-up rice crackers and almond butter.

The hike up to Sorapis lake was pleasant in the trees, but was a steep and eroded trail. After a steady climb, the lake (and the crowds!) came into view. Wow - pretty spectacular!

I decided to check into the hut first, which paid off as I was first to choose my bed in the dorm. Score! By 5pm only a few day hikers were left at the lake which made it so special. The benefits of staying at the hut!

A great meal with new Dutch and American friends, as well as chatting to Sabrina and Alberto the guardians about how popular Sorapis lake has become over the past 10 years. During peak July/August period, there were 3,000+ people per day visiting the lake! I feel even more lucky to have experienced it when there were only the ~30 other people staying at the hut overnight.

18/09/2025

Hey everyone 👋 Susan here from .club

I’ve snuck in a last minute Dolomites trip to end the hiking season. I’m spending 7 days here, 5 on AV4 and 2 on AV1. Hope you enjoy the content!

September 17: Day 1
San Candido > Rifugio Locatelli

Add-on routes:
- Ferrata Torre di Toblin
- Ferrata De Luka
- Ferrata Innerkofler

What a spectacular day to kick off the trip. Starting in San Candido with a pleasant walk along the river amongst the trees. Then turning up past farmland and lush meadows.

Once reaching Rifugio Tre Scarperi, the steep, rocky climb begins. After a big ascent, Tre Cime finally appears.

I arrived at lunchtime so had plenty of time to add on nearby ferrata routes.

First I went up Ferrata Torre di Toblin which was a fun summit with ladder sections within tight chasms. View from the top was spectacular.

Next up was hike up through 600m of WWI tunnels (headlamp and helmet very handy!). Ferrata de Luka leads up to Monte Paterno (2,744m) providing 360 degree views across Tre Cime, north in Austria and surrounding peaks.

To complete the loop, I followed Passportensteig, a narrow balcony trail and finished with Ferrata delle Forcelle and a very narrow, short tunnel. So short that I had to crawl through! That was an experience.

Staying at Rifugio Locatelli was the perfect end to the day. Crowds disappeared, wonderful sunset and a delicious meal was served!

Question about AV4 or Tre Cime? Pop it in the comments!

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