Brienzergrat (Switzerland)

Submitted by Buzz Burrell on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 08:32am
Description

The pictures speak for themselves...this ridge is simply incredible!

The route starts at the Brünigpass rail station and ends at Interlaken Ost rail station. Typically Swiss, it is possible to travel to and from the start and finish by train. And the start and finish are clearly defined. From the Brünigpass there are various routes to the highest peak of the route, the Brienzer Rothorn. But the defined route is rather the fastest and most beautiful. 

South Grand Hogback Traverse (CO)

Submitted by Buzz Burrell on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 08:13am
Description

This is a 20-mile link-up of the southern end of the Grand Hogback, a 75-mile ridgeline that spans from Meeker, CO to Glenwood Springs, CO. The Southern Grand Hogback Traverse begins at the natural demarcation of the Grand Hogback, where I-70 splits the range. The route is essentially entirely off-trail and involves significant bushwacking and navigation. 
The .gpx file went through a gun range; skirt that by following 'trails' around it.

21.14 miles; 6,727' elevation gain

- Submitted by Tim Nooney

Musala - Vihren (Bulgaria)

Submitted by pbakwin on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 07:38am
Description

This route connects the two highest peaks in Bulgaria, located in two different mountains. Musala peak (2925m) in Rila mountain is the highest on the Balkan peninsula and Vihren peak (2914m) is in the Pirin mountains, second highest in the country. The distance between the two peaks is 77km and has 5000m D+ and 5000m D-. The average altitude is 2180m, the lowest point is 1140m - Predela pass. The terrain is mostly grassy and rocky paths along open mountain ridges - wider in Rila and much narrower in Pirin. Small part of the route goes through forests.

Capital Challenge (London, United Kingdom)

Submitted by pbakwin on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 07:04am
Description

The London Long Distance Walkers Association holds an annual Capital Challenge (started in 2017). Along way you take in London's finest parks and architecture. Celebrating the best of London's green spaces, the 28-mile route uses almost completely mud-free paths through public parks, over fine town squares and beside waterways. It passes through some of London's best open spaces including Royal Parks, Hampstead & Highgate, the Woodberry Wetlands, the River Lea, and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and it includes some surprises along the way.

Ozark Trail - Eleven Point Section (MO)

Submitted by Buzz Burrell on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 08:53pm
Description

This is a section of the larger Ozark Trail.  It leaves the 3152 trailhead, winding along the side slopes to Hurricane Creek. The crossing may be unsafe to use during high water periods. The first 10 miles pass through very rugged slopes and hollows associated with the Eleven Point National Scenic River. Several fine views of the Eleven Point valley are present. From the Greer Recreation area, at mile 10, the trail parallels the Eleven Point River on its way to McCormack Lake.

Noardlike Fryske Wâlden (Netherlands)

Submitted by Buzz Burrell on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 08:38pm
Description

Streekpad Noardlike Fryske Wâlden is 100 miles of sandy paths, small villages, field roads, forests, partly national park in the notorious region of the "Fryske Wâlden" (Northern Frisian Woodlands). The elevation varies from -13' to only 23' above sea level! Link to homepage on Wandelnet (Dutch hiking site).

161 kms;  179 m elevation gain

- Submitted by Rob Kelder