Scandinavian lightweight backpacking
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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. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDqvBJsFpQJ/ Skjoldungerne is, according to legend, …
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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The Gendarme Trail (Gendarmstien) is a 84 km trail along the Danish-German border from Padborg to Skovby. The “gendarmes” patrolled across the cliffs, through the lush forests and the along the rocky beaches. Their job was to catch smugglers who were illegally trafficking goods in and out of Denmark to avoid paying customs duty from …
My base weight for my Hiking the Archipelago Trail on Ærø Island in Denmark adventure last month was 4.4 kg and pack weight totalled 6.2 kg. The total skin out weight (pack weight + clothing worn) was just over 8 kg. The base weight includes just under 400 grams of photography equipment. Below, standing at the …
The Archipelago Trail (Øhavsstien) is 220 km long and one of Denmark’s longest hiking routes, encircling the South Fyn Archipelago. The entire area of the Archipelago consisting of South Fyn and the islands of Langeland and Ærø makes up a typical and distinctive ice age landscape. On this hike I am joined by fellow Instagrammer …
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Base weight 4.5 kg not including photography equipment or 5.4 kg including the camera gear I recently thru-hiked 144 kilometres on both the Danish islands of Møn and Nyord in 4 days at the end of May 2020. I packed everything that I needed for 4 days and 3 nights and I carried it all …
144 km in 4 days Fanefjord Church to Stege 37 km via Hårbølle, Store Damme, Askeby, Sprove, Møn Bridge, Store Lind and Damsholte Thursday May 28, 2020 I was up early as usual, just after 05:00 am to be precise. Sleeping on the long grass I slept like a baby after completing 44 km the …
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144 km in 4 days Stage 5 and the last 4 km of stage 4 - Mandemarke Haver to Fanefjord Church 44 km via Råbylille Beach, Oddermose Beach and Hårbølle Harbour Wednesday May 27, 2020 I've always been an early riser and today was no exception. Out of bed at 05:00 am and on trail …
144 km in 4 days Stage 3 and most of stage 4 - Elmelunde (Keldborg B&B og Camp) to Møns Klint to Mandemarke Haver 28 km Tuesday May 26, 2020 I departed early today; it was going to be another warm day and I wanted to walk the first 3 km as fast as I …
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