Facts

• Klettersteige - via-ferrata.de - Bergtouren Klettern
  
  (German)

  Depository of European Klettersteige (via ferrata, secured routes).

• Mountains of The World on Map
  

  Collection of mountains and peaks worldwide, shown on a map with some basic info.

• Trekkingvisions
  

  "We are a team of two trekking lovers and we have a mission - to present you the best treks of the planet". Some fine hikes selected for you in all continents.

Reports

• Mein Weg in die Berge
  
  (German)

  Jörg Marretsch has climbed quit a few mountains all over the world and keeps track of them on his home page.

• OROPHOTO : photos de montagne et récits de voyages
  
  (French)

  Mountain pictures and popular trails. Special: lots of panorama's.

• Distantpeak.com | - climbs and travels to remote places
  

  This guy makes a living of climbing mountains and hiking long distances. Have a look at his blog, and browse around, and be amazed of what our planet has to offer.

• Mountains I have climbed and remember.
  

  Petter E. Bjørstad is professor in Mathematics and he climbed an awful lot of mountains, from Australia to Alaska.

• One for the Road: On Long Walks
  

  Bjørn gives you some reasons and tips on why and how to make long distance hikes!

• Travels | Francis Tapon: author, world traveler, public speaker, personal coach
  

  Francis Tapon traveled 70 countries and hiked 20.000 km. You will get to know him, because he is on almost every picture.

Guides and maps

Lodging

Organisations

• Mountaineering Clubs Around the World
  

  List of more than 400 mountaineering clubs worldwide, by the British Chamois Mountaineering Club.

• worldwide mountaineering & hiking club directory
  

  Useful (if incomplete) listing of mountaineering and hiking clubs around the world.

Tour operators

GPS

Other

• Backpacking and Hiking TrailHead
  

  Trailhead is a useful website if you're looking for help on backpacking in the wild: "The overall general theme is traveling and camping in a manner that minimizes impact on the outdoor environment". So you will learn how to choose a good campsite, safety in bear country, low impact on nature etc. Allthough the material origins from the United States, it will be useful anywhere in the world.

• Bergfotos.com
  
  (German)

  This website is a perfect escape route for a rainy afternoon! Enjoy the many pictures from all over the world.

• Timbos, Bergwandelen met de hond
  
  (Dutch)

  Timbos, Bergwandelen met de hond