Scandinavian lightweight backpacking
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DAY 3 - Wednesday Sep 16, 2020 (37.4 km) After placing my card key in the reception mailbox as I promised to do the afternoon before, I departed at 7:15 am. Walking on sealed roads for the first part this morning, I passed Bornholms Familie & Strand Camping Dueodde and at Dueodde Ferieby I turned …
DAY 2 - Tuesday Sep 15, 2020 (21 km) I fell asleep the night before listening to the sound of the waves rolling in to the coast and touching the shoreline. It was quite soothing and a wonderful way to fall asleep. Waking up to the same sounds was just as comforting and something that …
The Trail (120 km) Bornholm is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea, to the east of the rest of Denmark, south of Sweden, northeast of Germany and north of the westernmost part of Poland occupying an area of 588.36 square kilometres (227.17 sq mi). The Bornholm Coast Path (Kyststien) is a 4-5 day hike …
On Monday September 14, 2020 I start my Bornholm Coastal Trail (Kyststien) hike finishing on Friday September 18, 2020. Bornholm is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea, to the east of the rest of Denmark, south of Sweden, northeast of Germany and north of the westernmost part of Poland. Occupying an area of 588.36 …
Hiking with IG @instajuanf from Hvalsø to Roskilde 36 km day hike on the Skjoldunge Trail The Skjoldunge Trails are natural hiking trails that all pass through Gammel Lejre, where they continue to Hvalsø, Roskilde, Gevninge and Osted. Stretching over 40 km, they traverse impressive natural and historical landscapes. Skjoldungerne is, according to legend, the …
The North Coast Path (Nordkyststien) is a 66 kilometer long cycle and walking (this is debatable) route from Helsingør to Hundested where you follow the beautiful North Zealand coast, also called the Danish Riviera. On this one day hike I cover 37 km from Helsingør to Rågeleje. I don't follow exactly the official bike trail …
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Total base weight including 400 grams of photography equipment was 5.3 kg and total pack weight including fuel and 4 days of food but not water was 7.6 kg. Total skin out weight = 9.5 kg. My trip report can be read here. We shared the weight of the shelter; my wife carried the Hyperlight …
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