Hut to hut hiking - Wild Bee Outdoors

Two hikers walk along a rocky trail near a small reflective pond surrounded by grass and boulders, with jagged mountain peaks rising dramatically in the distance. A wooden trail sign stands by the path, and the bright blue sky enhances the scenic alpine setting.

Hut to Hut Hiking with Kids | Real Advice & Best Routes in the Alps

ByBea Searle March 4, 2025June 2, 2025

A neatly organized flatlay of a complete packing list for hut hiking, featuring clothing layers, hiking boots, a water bottle, sunscreen, snacks, and essentials like a first-aid kit and map.

Complete Packing List for Hut Hiking Adventures in the Alps

ByBea Searle January 23, 2025May 4, 2025

A hiker walks along a dirt path surrounded by a mix of grassy slopes and rocky terrain, with a bright blue sky overhead and alpine peaks in the distance, a scenic moment on a 3-day hiking itinerary in France.

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The Laserzsee lake with the Karlsbaderhütte perched on a hill, surrounded by rugged alpine peaks

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ByBea Searle January 12, 2025June 6, 2025

A scenic alpine landscape featuring a mountain hut with red shutters and a stone exterior, surrounded by rocky terrain and patches of grass. In the distance, jagged peaks rise dramatically against a backdrop of blue sky and billowing clouds. The scene captures the rugged beauty of a high-altitude environment.

A Perfect First Hut to Hut Hike in the Dolomites with Kids

ByBea Searle December 20, 2024May 9, 2025

A rustic alpine hut in the Dolomites surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks and lush greenery. Hikers are seated outside the hut, enjoying the view under a partly cloudy sky.

Dolomites hut hiking with kids: 3 nights through the Rosengarten

ByBea Searle December 13, 2024May 8, 2025

Four hikers, dressed in outdoor gear and carrying backpacks, walk down a narrow dirt trail near a rustic mountain hut with red-and-white shutters. The building, marked with an "Alpenverein" sign, is set against a cloudy sky and surrounded by green grass and alpine terrain. The group appears cheerful, enjoying their descent from the hut.

A beginner’s guide to mountain huts: Essential tips for first-timers

ByBea Searle December 11, 2024May 8, 2025

A group of hikers on a hut to hut hike in Austria ascends a grassy hill near a rustic mountain hut surrounded by cows and picturesque Alpine scenery. The scene features rolling green pastures, distant valleys, and dramatic mountain peaks under a bright blue sky. Forested slopes and scattered wildflowers enhance the idyllic landscape.

2 night hut to hut hike in Austria: Around the Bischofsmütze

ByBea Searle December 10, 2024May 8, 2025

Hi! I’m Bea, and I’ve worked in the travel and outdoor industry since 2006. Through this blog, I share everything I’ve learnt about planning active, independent family adventures across Europe. I particularly love hut to hut hikes and multi-day cycling tours; all tried and tested with my own kids! I cover all the practical details too: from choosing the right route to finding great places to stay, and I love using Europe’s brilliant train network to make the journey part of the adventure.
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I'm not a mountain guide, just a passionate hiker and cyclist. I want you to use the information I provide here, but please, always double-check your plans. Trails can change and snow can stick around even in the height of summer. Take ownership of your adventure. Do your homework, plan your routes carefully, double check the weather forecast, and never head out unprepared. Wear sturdy, waterproof footwear, pack essentials like maps, navigation apps, food, water, cash, a phone and a battery pack. The mountains can be unpredictable!

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New to hut to hut hiking? Start here!

Don’t let language barriers, packing worries or mountain hut etiquette catch you off guard. Grab your free guide to hut to hut hiking in Austria and feel confident from the moment you hit the trails!

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