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Not exactly GR8 but this spring, I hiked through Spain and from Aliaga to Peniscola, there are some spectacular places. I put details and GPS track on the page North Iberian Cordillera 
 

Not exactly GR8 but this spring, I hiked through Spain and from Aliaga to Peniscola, there are some spectacular places. I put details and GPS track on the page North Iberian Cordillera 
 

Not exactly GR8 but this spring, I hiked through Spain and from Aliaga to Peniscola, there are some spectacular places. I put details and GPS track on the page North Iberian Cordillera 
 

Not exactly GR8 but this spring, I hiked through Spain and from Aliaga to Peniscola, there are some spectacular places. I put details and GPS track on the page North Iberian Cordillera 
 

Hello
Sorry, I'm replying in English (I don't speak German). I hiked GR7 in 2023. The section between Siete Aguas (near Valencia) and Benifallet (after Morella, along the Ebro River) is nice, and some parts are truly magnificent and spectacular. There are not many hikers but the path is mostly well marked. For more information (water, resupply, accommodation, daily stages), see the link:  GR7 Espagne

Hello
Sorry, I'm replying in English (I don't speak German). I hiked GR7 in 2023. The section between Siete Aguas (near Valencia) and Benifallet (after Morella, along the Ebro River) is nice, and some parts are truly magnificent and spectacular. There are not many hikers but the path is mostly well marked. For more information (water, resupply, accommodation, daily stages), see the link:  GR7 Espagne

I hiked through Balkans (Cyprus, then Crete, Peloponnese, Central Greece, Albania and Via Dinarica) in 2018. If interested, I put all the information (GPS track, accommodation, resupply...) on the page about Balkans with a more detailed page for each part of this hike.

For Armenia, you'll find plenty and detailed information on the website of Transcaucasian Trail. 
I hiked through Armenia (and then Georgia and Turkey) in 2022. It's one of my best memories with very different landscapes along the way, wonderful people, very interesting history. You'll find my feedback with my GPS track (sometimes different from the Transcaucasian Trail), where to find water, resupply, accommodation... on the page Armenia 

Ich arbeite auf Kreta als Wanderguide und da gibt's natürlich unzählige solcher Touren.
Ideale Küstenwanderung ist
von Chora Sfakion nach Elafonisi oder umgekehrt
Der E4
Das kann man in etwa 5 Tagen wandern.
Ein Stück zwischen Agia Roumeli nach Sougia ist unbewohnt und etwas anspruchsvoll, da empfiehlt sich Tripiti oder Domata ,( je nach Wanderrichtung)zu zelten... Es gibt leider nur eine richtig gute Quelle, deren Koordinaten man benötigt.
Alternativ kann man diese Passage aber auch durch die Samaria Schlucht und die Agia Irini Schlucht umgehen.
Man kann fast überall wild zelten, aber auch fast überall eine Zimmer bekommen.
Man kann auch ganz Kreta von West nach Ost durchwandern, immer auf dem E4, das sind 4 Wochen ca.
 
Übernachtungen ( von West nach Ost)
Bus von Chania
Start Elafonisi
1. Kedrodassos ( 2 km hinter Elafonisi)
( Dort am Kleinerer Lagunenstrand hinter dem Hauptstrand campen)
2. Paleochora (2 km östlich der Stadt) 
3. Sougia (Camping am Strand erlaubt)
4. Domata Beach ( in umgekehrter Gehrichtung ( Übernachtung am Tripiti Beach)
fantastischer einsamer Strand
( Quelle befindet sich ca. ne halbe Stunde vor dem Strand. Rechts unterhalb des Wanderwege. fast am Meer unter einem knorrigen Baum. Koordinaten benötigt)
Variante: von Sougia die Agia Irini Schlucht rauf, auf der Omalos Hochebene übernachten, dann die berühmte Samaria Schlucht runter
5. Agia Roumeli ( Wildcampen am Fluss)
6. Likos (wildcamping bei der Taverne Giorgos House)
Ende ( Chora Sfakion )
Bus nach Chania
bester Monat: Mai
Oder Mitte September bis Mitte Oktober
Auf der Passage Sougia-Agia Roumeli muß man viel Wasser ( und etwas zu Essen) mitnehmen, ansonsten gibt's überall Tavernen und Minimärkte
Sehr schöne Wanderung.
Nur zwischen Krios Beach bis Paleochora geht's 2 Stunden entlang einer Asphaltstraße

Man kann ihn tatsächlich bis Ventimiglia erweitern, das soll aber nicht so chic sein. Ich bin ihn im März gegangen, im meinen Blog in der Signatur findet man mehr dazu. Im März war die Cinque Terre auch vergleichsweise leer. 

Here are my feedback after having hiked along the coast from Tuscany to France: Liguria 
From France to Barcelona, it can be also a good option.
 

With the right link : From France to Barcelona (GR92).
In Liguria, yes I hiked all the way along the coast. In fact I hiked all Italy from Sicily to France. Then, it's possible to hike in France partly along the coast on Via Aurelia.

Here are my feedback after having hiked along the coast from Tuscany to France: Liguria 
From France to Barcelona, it can be also a good option.
 

For Armenia, you'll find plenty and detailed information on the website of Transcaucasian Trail. 
I hiked through Armenia (and then Georgia and Turkey) in 2022. It's one of my best memories with very different landscapes along the way, wonderful people, very interesting history. You'll find my feedback with my GPS track (sometimes different from the Transcaucasian Trail), where to find water, resupply, accommodation... on the page Armenia 

I hiked from Nazaré to Cascais via Peniche this year (in July). The coast is beautiful and there are almost nobody hiking. With few improvements, this way could rival others coastal paths like the Rota Vicentina. It's not always well marked and as I tried to stay as close as possible to the ocean and avoid the roads, there are some passages that are a bit wild or aerial. I put information (GPS track...) on Portugal East to West

I hiked from Nazaré to Cascais via Peniche this year (in July). The coast is beautiful and there are almost nobody hiking. With few improvements, this way could rival others coastal paths like the Rota Vicentina. It's not always well marked and as I tried to stay as close as possible to the ocean and avoid the roads, there are some passages that are a bit wild or aerial. I put information (GPS track...) on Portugal East to West

I hiked from Nazaré to Cascais via Peniche this year (in July). The coast is beautiful and there are almost nobody hiking. With few improvements, this way could rival others coastal paths like the Rota Vicentina. It's not always well marked and as I tried to stay as close as possible to the ocean and avoid the roads, there are some passages that are a bit wild or aerial. I put information (GPS track...) on Portugal East to West

I hiked from Nazaré to Cascais via Peniche this year (in July). The coast is beautiful and there are almost nobody hiking. With few improvements, this way could rival others coastal paths like the Rota Vicentina. It's not always well marked and as I tried to stay as close as possible to the ocean and avoid the roads, there are some passages that are a bit wild or aerial. I put information (GPS track...) on Portugal East to West

In addition to the previous messages, I hiked Jordan Trail mid February to mid March 2024. I updated information (GPS track, water, resupply) on my blog.
Dogs : I found dogs less aggressive than in Balkans, Romania or Türkiye. They bark, approach but keep a certain distance, especially if you have stones in your hand (or if you pretend to have them).
Water : I made my stages in order to sleep each night with water nearby. This significantly reduces the amount of water to carry but it led me to do some long stages. Since it wasn’t hot, I never carried more than 4 liters.
Difficulties : The Jordan Trail is not an easy path. It is only marked in the north (near Israel, due to GPS jamming, it was even more difficult to follow the track). In the desert you have to carry enough water and sometimes you have to walk in the sand. The second part includes quite long sections in autonomy and there are daily elevation gains. Even the north has steep and challenging climbs.
Jordan Trail / INT
In fact, in September I took a plane ticket and I wanted to hike Israel National Trail and Palestinian Heritage Trail. I had to change my plan and finally I think Jordan Trail has a lot of assets:
- it's easier to deal with water. I always slept in places with water. It seems more difficult without water caches on the INT
- I saw pictures of INT when I prepared my hike but how can you compete with Wadi Rum or Petra?
- the cost of living is cheaper in Jordan. You can find accommodation at interesting prices (half board at 30€)
- the hospitality of Jordanians is incredible.

In addition to the previous messages, I hiked Jordan Trail mid February to mid March 2024. I updated information (GPS track, water, resupply) on my blog.
Dogs : I found dogs less aggressive than in Balkans, Romania or Türkiye. They bark, approach but keep a certain distance, especially if you have stones in your hand (or if you pretend to have them).
Water : I made my stages in order to sleep each night with water nearby. This significantly reduces the amount of water to carry but it led me to do some long stages. Since it wasn’t hot, I never carried more than 4 liters.
Difficulties : The Jordan Trail is not an easy path. It is only marked in the north (near Israel, due to GPS jamming, it was even more difficult to follow the track). In the desert you have to carry enough water and sometimes you have to walk in the sand. The second part includes quite long sections in autonomy and there are daily elevation gains. Even the north has steep and challenging climbs.
Jordan Trail / INT
In fact, in September I took a plane ticket and I wanted to hike Israel National Trail and Palestinian Heritage Trail. I had to change my plan and finally I think Jordan Trail has a lot of assets:
- it's easier to deal with water. I always slept in places with water. It seems more difficult without water caches on the INT
- I saw pictures of INT when I prepared my hike but how can you compete with Wadi Rum or Petra?
- the cost of living is cheaper in Jordan. You can find accommodation at interesting prices (half board at 30€)
- the hospitality of Jordanians is incredible.

In addition to the previous messages, I hiked Jordan Trail mid February to mid March 2024. I updated information (GPS track, water, resupply) on my blog.
Dogs : I found dogs less aggressive than in Balkans, Romania or Türkiye. They bark, approach but keep a certain distance, especially if you have stones in your hand (or if you pretend to have them).
Water : I made my stages in order to sleep each night with water nearby. This significantly reduces the amount of water to carry but it led me to do some long stages. Since it wasn’t hot, I never carried more than 4 liters.
Difficulties : The Jordan Trail is not an easy path. It is only marked in the north (near Israel, due to GPS jamming, it was even more difficult to follow the track). In the desert you have to carry enough water and sometimes you have to walk in the sand. The second part includes quite long sections in autonomy and there are daily elevation gains. Even the north has steep and challenging climbs.
Jordan Trail / INT
In fact, in September I took a plane ticket and I wanted to hike Israel National Trail and Palestinian Heritage Trail. I had to change my plan and finally I think Jordan Trail has a lot of assets:
- it's easier to deal with water. I always slept in places with water. It seems more difficult without water caches on the INT
- I saw pictures of INT when I prepared my hike but how can you compete with Wadi Rum or Petra?
- the cost of living is cheaper in Jordan. You can find accommodation at interesting prices (half board at 30€)
- the hospitality of Jordanians is incredible.

In addition to the previous messages, I hiked Jordan Trail mid February to mid March 2024. I updated information (GPS track, water, resupply) on my blog.
Dogs : I found dogs less aggressive than in Balkans, Romania or Türkiye. They bark, approach but keep a certain distance, especially if you have stones in your hand (or if you pretend to have them).
Water : I made my stages in order to sleep each night with water nearby. This significantly reduces the amount of water to carry but it led me to do some long stages. Since it wasn’t hot, I never carried more than 4 liters.
Difficulties : The Jordan Trail is not an easy path. It is only marked in the north (near Israel, due to GPS jamming, it was even more difficult to follow the track). In the desert you have to carry enough water and sometimes you have to walk in the sand. The second part includes quite long sections in autonomy and there are daily elevation gains. Even the north has steep and challenging climbs.
Jordan Trail / INT
In fact, in September I took a plane ticket and I wanted to hike Israel National Trail and Palestinian Heritage Trail. I had to change my plan and finally I think Jordan Trail has a lot of assets:
- it's easier to deal with water. I always slept in places with water. It seems more difficult without water caches on the INT
- I saw pictures of INT when I prepared my hike but how can you compete with Wadi Rum or Petra?
- the cost of living is cheaper in Jordan. You can find accommodation at interesting prices (half board at 30€)
- the hospitality of Jordanians is incredible.

In addition to the previous messages, I hiked Jordan Trail mid February to mid March 2024. I updated information (GPS track, water, resupply) on my blog.
Dogs : I found dogs less aggressive than in Balkans, Romania or Türkiye. They bark, approach but keep a certain distance, especially if you have stones in your hand (or if you pretend to have them).
Water : I made my stages in order to sleep each night with water nearby. This significantly reduces the amount of water to carry but it led me to do some long stages. Since it wasn’t hot, I never carried more than 4 liters.
Difficulties : The Jordan Trail is not an easy path. It is only marked in the north (near Israel, due to GPS jamming, it was even more difficult to follow the track). In the desert you have to carry enough water and sometimes you have to walk in the sand. The second part includes quite long sections in autonomy and there are daily elevation gains. Even the north has steep and challenging climbs.
Jordan Trail / INT
In fact, in September I took a plane ticket and I wanted to hike Israel National Trail and Palestinian Heritage Trail. I had to change my plan and finally I think Jordan Trail has a lot of assets:
- it's easier to deal with water. I always slept in places with water. It seems more difficult without water caches on the INT
- I saw pictures of INT when I prepared my hike but how can you compete with Wadi Rum or Petra?
- the cost of living is cheaper in Jordan. You can find accommodation at interesting prices (half board at 30€)
- the hospitality of Jordanians is incredible.

In addition to the previous messages, I hiked Jordan Trail mid February to mid March 2024. I updated information (GPS track, water, resupply) on my blog.
Dogs : I found dogs less aggressive than in Balkans, Romania or Türkiye. They bark, approach but keep a certain distance, especially if you have stones in your hand (or if you pretend to have them).
Water : I made my stages in order to sleep each night with water nearby. This significantly reduces the amount of water to carry but it led me to do some long stages. Since it wasn’t hot, I never carried more than 4 liters.
Difficulties : The Jordan Trail is not an easy path. It is only marked in the north (near Israel, due to GPS jamming, it was even more difficult to follow the track). In the desert you have to carry enough water and sometimes you have to walk in the sand. The second part includes quite long sections in autonomy and there are daily elevation gains. Even the north has steep and challenging climbs.
Jordan Trail / INT
In fact, in September I took a plane ticket and I wanted to hike Israel National Trail and Palestinian Heritage Trail. I had to change my plan and finally I think Jordan Trail has a lot of assets:
- it's easier to deal with water. I always slept in places with water. It seems more difficult without water caches on the INT
- I saw pictures of INT when I prepared my hike but how can you compete with Wadi Rum or Petra?
- the cost of living is cheaper in Jordan. You can find accommodation at interesting prices (half board at 30€)
- the hospitality of Jordanians is incredible.

In addition to the previous messages, I hiked Jordan Trail mid February to mid March 2024. I updated information (GPS track, water, resupply) on my blog.
Dogs : I found dogs less aggressive than in Balkans, Romania or Türkiye. They bark, approach but keep a certain distance, especially if you have stones in your hand (or if you pretend to have them).
Water : I made my stages in order to sleep each night with water nearby. This significantly reduces the amount of water to carry but it led me to do some long stages. Since it wasn’t hot, I never carried more than 4 liters.
Difficulties : The Jordan Trail is not an easy path. It is only marked in the north (near Israel, due to GPS jamming, it was even more difficult to follow the track). In the desert you have to carry enough water and sometimes you have to walk in the sand. The second part includes quite long sections in autonomy and there are daily elevation gains. Even the north has steep and challenging climbs.
Jordan Trail / INT
In fact, in September I took a plane ticket and I wanted to hike Israel National Trail and Palestinian Heritage Trail. I had to change my plan and finally I think Jordan Trail has a lot of assets:
- it's easier to deal with water. I always slept in places with water. It seems more difficult without water caches on the INT
- I saw pictures of INT when I prepared my hike but how can you compete with Wadi Rum or Petra?
- the cost of living is cheaper in Jordan. You can find accommodation at interesting prices (half board at 30€)
- the hospitality of Jordanians is incredible.