This new 2,000-mile hiking trail crosses six European countries
The 257ft trail elevation is equivalent to around nine times the height of Mount Everest
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A new 2,000-mile hike connecting six countries from Poland’s Baltic coast to Italy’s Adriatic Sea has now launched in Europe.
The Wolf Trail traverses Poland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Slovenia on a route designed by the German outdoor gear company, Jack Wolfskin.
It stretches approximately 3,493 kilometres (2,170 miles), with hikers climbing 78.416 metres (257ft) in elevation – equivalent to around nine times the height of Mount Everest.
The full route takes four to six months, with seven individual sections for shorter day hikes connecting European trails, including the E1, E9, and the Via Alpina, into a continuous route.
It officially opened to hikers in late 2025 as a combination of existing paths.
The Wolf Trail uses forest paths and alpine tracks to pass sandy coasts, pine forests and rugged limestone landscapes in the Alps.
Highlights of the route include sand dunes in Słowiński National Park, ancient beech forests along the Baltic Sea and hikes through the Black Forest and the Dolomites.
According to the Jack Wolfskin brand: “Our Wolf Trail invites you to explore Europe on foot – from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic. Whether you hike the entire trail as a thru-hiker or choose individual sections, you’ll experience long-distance hiking your way.
