Hiking trail guides, gear reviews, packing tips and route planning advice. Everything you need to plan your next multi-day hike — from the HikeLoad team.
The England Coast Path circles the entire English coastline across 2,700 miles. Best sections, seasonal tips and planning essentials for 2026.
Read articleTatra Mountains hiking in 2026: best routes (Rysy, Orla Perc), real costs and transport from Kraków — genuine Alpine summits for less than the Alps.
Read articleTrail runners weigh 300-490 g less per pair than hiking boots and dry 3x faster. Find out which footwear wins for your next hike in 2026.
Read articleThe Fife Coastal Path: 187 km of Scottish cliff-top walking through fishing villages and St Andrews. Complete stage-by-stage guide for 2026.
Read articleGrindelwald sits below the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Discover the 5 best hiking trails in the region with distances, costs and season tips for 2026.
Read articleYou lose 500-1,500 mg of sodium per litre of sweat on trail. Learn how to use electrolytes correctly on long hikes to avoid fatigue and hyponatremia.
Read articleA 12-week strength programme for hikers targeting quads, glutes and calves. Reduce knee pain on descent and improve uphill power with 3 sessions per week.
Read articleHiking Theth to Valbona in 2026: the Valbona Pass crossing through Albania's Accursed Mountains, how to get there via the Koman Lake ferry, and the best time to go.
Read articleThe Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60L (567 g) is the best ultralight backpack of 2026. Compare 7 packs from 390 g on weight, frame, price and waterproofing.
Read articleA full hiking day burns 3,000–5,000 calories. Here's how to calculate your exact hiking calories by body weight, terrain and pack load — and what to eat.
Read articleSlovenia's best hikes run from the emerald Soča Trail to Triglav's 2,864 m summit. Compare 5 top trails by distance, ascent and permits for 2026.
Read articleFastpacking blends trail running with backpacking. This 8-week training plan and gear checklist gets beginners moving fast and light in 2026.
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