How to plan an epic 2000-mile hike through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania might just be the next big hiking destinations.

For if the Baltic states lack mountain ranges for summit collectors, and though long, dark winters are better suited to sauna sessions than open trails, the largely rural region is home to almost endless forests, primeval bogs and a rugged coastline lapped by cold Baltic waters – all best discovered at a slow pace.

Rather than elevation gain, distance is the main challenge for athletic hikers in these parts. The network of paths known as the Baltic Trails allows you to walk for weeks on end, crossing three countries in three months through national parks, rural villages and often unexpected cultural-heritage sites.

Read more what you need to know as you prepare for this (very!) long-distance hike through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania!

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The article was published on the website www.lonelyplanet.com in September 2023
Article by Angelo Zinna