In commemoration of the declaration of the first European national park in Sweden on 24 May 1909, the EUROPARC Federation, the network of national parks and other protected natural areas across Europe celebrate European Natural Parks Day.
This article takes us through the national parks we visit on our trips for mountain and nature lovers.
Bulgaria: Rila and Pirin National Parks
The massifs of Rila and Pirin are the highest mountains of the peninsula Balkans and offer some of the landscapes most prized by lovers of nature and active travel. Our first walks take place in Rila, where we will climb at the Musala peak (2925 m), the highest in the country, before continuing to Pirin to explore this mountain range. The trekking programme includes cultural visits such as the Rila and Bachkovo monasteries and the capital, Sofia.
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Croatia: national parks by mountain bike
Eastern Croatia holds the country’s most mountainous and greenest landscapes, its least-known and most remote region. On this trip, we will explore by bike and on foot, Paklenica National Park and Plitvice Lakes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, ending the route in Zagreb. The route follows paved roads with virtually no traffic, and the stages are short and of easy to moderate difficulty. A fantastic trip to enjoy in family.
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Slovakia; hiking in the natural parks and the Carpathians
Based in welcoming rural accommodation at the foot of the the Tatras We will walk through the mountain range’s different protected areas. Day hikes with just a daypack and a varied forests and high mountains.
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Slovenia; hiking in the natural parks
Walks for 6 days through the most spectacular national parks of Slovenia, following easy trails with little ascent or descent. We will swim in the lakes of Bled and Bohinj, and discover the most scenic parts of Triglav and the Soča Valley, see spectacular waterfalls and discover local culture and ways of life while enjoying Slovenian food. We also visit the beautiful city of Ljubljana
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Slovenia: trekking through the Julian Alps
Slovenia is a small country with an enviable geographical position between the majestic Alps and the Mediterranean. Known as the Europe miniature, this country has spectacular mountains, lush forests and a small coastline. We propose a trekking route who will show us the best trails and hidden corners of the Slovenian Alps and Triglav National Park.
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Finland; hiking on the Russian border
North of Finland is one of the last wild areas of Europe: vast conifer forests, lakes and hardly any people. If you are looking for true immersion in nature, tranquillity and a little adventure, this is the perfect trip. We will walk at a gentle pace into the boreal forest; with our guide, we will discover Finnish culture: sausages and coffee around a fire, following the tracks of wild animals — bears, moose or reindeer — and the revitalising sauna awaiting us at the end of each day.
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Iceland: hiking in a land of contrasts
Iceland is an invitation to the Far North, where the force of nature makes itself felt. Volcanoes, glaciers, hot springs, waterfalls and geysers. Ever-changing landscapes reveal a natural world that remains wild. We travel in specially equipped 4×4 vehicles, by boat and on foot to circle the island and reach its most spectacular places, staying in farmhouses, farms and hotels.
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Iceland; hiking in the south
Volcanoes, glaciers, thermal waters, waterfalls and geysers. A succession of contrasting landscapes reveals nature at its wildest. We travel by 4×4, boat and on foot to reach the most inaccessible places, staying in farmhouses, farms and hotels.
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Iceland; trekking in the Highlands
Combining trekking with 4×4 travel lets us reach places where nature's power can be felt: volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls and geysers. Desert-like expanses of volcanic ash cover an uninhabited landscape eroded by glacial meltwater, contrasting with the green meadows of the south.
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