2024-04-14 16:47
Actually, “bike park” – in quotation marks, because there is no bike lift there, but there are cars with trailers for bicycles, thanks to which you can enjoy the descents w… Read More
Blog Directory > Travel Blogs > Maja Travels travel Blog >
Maja Travels Blog
majatravels.com
Blog written by Maja from Poland. You will read there about hiking trips in mountains, kayaking, biking and other active travels in Poland and other european countries.
2024-03-30 17:21
Arriving at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) signals the commencement of a thrilling expedition, regardless of whether you are enticed by the allure of downtown Salt Lake City, the… Read More
2024-03-26 20:38
Did you know that in 2018, it ranked first among European capitals for having the highest proportion of green spaces in relation to the total area of the city? Prague’s greenery occupi… Read More
2024-02-26 19:28
Wondering how to charter a yacht for an exquisite and personalized vacation? This article cuts through the waves of doubt, guiding you on how to navigate the opulent seas with ease. Learn to… Read More
2024-02-19 19:37
Barcelona, a city where the past and present dance in harmonious contrast, offers a hotel scene that mirrors this vibrant blend. For travelers seeking an escape into luxury without straying… Read More
2024-01-27 14:06
Trailcenter Rabenberg is a singletrack network near the Czech border. The trails have a natural character and are mostly easy. If you just want to ride a bike in the hills, I recommend it, b… Read More
2024-01-25 16:55
Exploring the historic charm and scenic beauty of Poland becomes a seamless experience with Kaizen Rent, your trusted car rental companion. With its commitment to quality and customer satisf… Read More
2023-12-10 12:11
Merzouga is a small village near the Erg Chebbi desert, which is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Morocco. There you can, among others: ride camels, spend the night in tents in the… Read More
2023-12-01 19:59
The mountains are beautiful in winter, but if we do not prepare properly for the hike, it may become a torment rather than a pleasure. I also know this from my own experience ;)
Some… Read More
2023-11-19 12:18
If you like long, fast, flow trails, you must visit Klínovec in the Czech Republic. I was especially delighted with the eight-kilometer Rubin trail. However, there are also plenty of… Read More
2023-10-26 17:41
TrailPark Plešivec is a Czech bike park located near the German border, where riders who like steep, natural trails will have the best fun. However, enthusiasts of easy flow trails an… Read More
2023-10-18 17:12
This year, Bystrzyca Górna has become a new, although small, but interesting biking area. Three singletracks were built there, a skill park was developed in nearby Lubachów, an… Read More
2023-10-16 18:02
Poland, situated in Central Europe, is a country of rich history, vibrant culture, and picturesque landscapes. With a well-developed road infrastructure and an array of scenic destinations… Read More
2023-10-11 20:00
I visited La Plagne Bike Park during my August trip to the bike park in the 3 Valleys. On the last day, bored with the trails in Les 3 Vallees, we went to see another place and it was a very… Read More
2023-10-04 17:25
Singletrack Glacensis is a system of bicycle routes in the Kłodzko region. Almost 30 loops of various lengths and difficulties give a total of approximately 230 km of trails dedicated t… Read More
2023-09-05 20:32
Dozens of routes to be explored. A huge area of three Alpine valleys and everything on one cheap pass. It sounded great! Unfortunately, that’s just what it sounded like…… Read More
2023-08-30 15:40
Are you looking for an alternative to your current way of traveling? Would you like to see the world from a slightly different perspective than before? Motor yacht charter is a way to travel… Read More
2023-07-11 17:49
In mid-May this year I had the pleasure of having a great bike trip. In 3 days we traveled 320 km riding from Görlitz (Zgorzelec) to Zielona Góra, but not along the popular Odra… Read More
2023-06-21 17:56
If you like strength climbing on jugs you’ll be disappointed, but if you enjoy friction climbing you’ll be delighted. Close to Poland, 2.5 hours from Wroclaw. A nice option for a… Read More
2023-06-15 16:29
Bike Park Kopřivná is a spot located near the border with Poland, where there are 5 trails of varying difficulty and character. Well worth a visit if you like a varied ride… Read More
2023-05-26 18:04
Paklenica has long been on my “to do” list. 200-300-meter multi-pitch bolted routes were tempting and recently I finally had the opportunity to experience them. How was it? read… Read More
2023-05-25 20:39
Anica Kuk is the highest wall in Paklenica. Already on the first day of our visit to this area, me and my friend decided to go there. It took us some time ;)
To get to the top of Anic… Read More
2023-04-27 16:58
It was the multi-pitches, especially the bolted ones, that drew me to Morocco. I consider the trip to be very successful, although we had some surprises and the bolting is quite diverse ;)… Read More
2023-04-17 18:48
The Todra Gorge in Morocco is a good place for multi-pitch rock climbing. There are not many single-pitch bolted routes, but you can find something for yourself, on a different level… Read More
2023-04-13 18:20
The Todra Gorge is one of Morocco’s biggest tourist attractions. 200-300 m walls on both sides of the river are impressive! And the best thing is that you can climb them. There are qui… Read More
2023-03-23 16:51
Pełcznica is a small but worth visiting climbing area in Świebodzice, an hour away from Wrocław. It should especially appeal to intermediate climbers who like sporty, quite st… Read More
2023-01-06 17:26
Family Bike Park Zieleniec is known as a place for beginners, boring for advanced. Indeed, most of the trails are for people with low skills, but it seems to me that you need to have high sk… Read More
2022-12-31 19:17
Krucze Skały in Karpacz is a small climbing area, but rich in bolted routes in the IV – VI range. For people climbing at this level, it can be a good alternative to crowded Sokoli… Read More
2022-12-06 19:10
Multi-pitch climbing is not a piece of cake. Things don’t always go according to plan ;) Read what didn’t go well during my climbs and how to prevent problems.
I have been… Read More
2022-11-20 18:02
Lovely place! The location of the rocks by the sea is one of San Vito’s greatest assets. Plus a lot of routes on the five-six level. One week was definitely not enough!
Spor… Read More
2022-10-11 16:44
I haven’t climbed on something like this yet! The rocks in Nové Město nad Metují, although not very diverse, are also different from Jura, Sokoliki and any other cli… Read More
2022-10-03 20:11
Saalbach, Hinterglemm, Leogang and Fieberbrunn are towns between Salzburg and Innsbruck, promoted as the Austria’s largest bike region. I spent a week there in July this year and there… Read More
2022-08-21 14:45
One of the best spots I have had the pleasure to visit. Smaller and larger tabletops on smoothed routes give the opportunity to fly both less and more experienced and provide great fun also… Read More
2022-07-07 15:56
Bike Park in Dolni Morava in the Czech Republic is one of those places where you can have a great fun on a hardtail MTB bike. Several kilometers of routes, big berms and lots of tabletops. I… Read More
2022-02-16 21:18
Sierra de Toix and Penon de Ifach are two 330-meter-high rocks located right by the sea between Alicante and Valencia. Recently, I had the opportunity to climb them on several-pitched routes… Read More
2022-02-10 16:55
Have you wondered whether customizing your bike would be a better choice than investing in a brand new model? You can get a customized bike for the same or even lower price – check wha… Read More
2022-02-06 10:50
I recently spent 1.5 weeks climbing the Costa Blanca. During this time, we visited several climbing regions – Gandia, Bellus, Sella, Guadalest, Cabeçó d’Or, Sierra… Read More
2021-09-06 18:59
Warta Gravel is a 400-kilometer long ultra-distance bicycle race in Wielkopolska (Greater Poland). My first competition and the first such long distance in one go. A varied route, nice lands… Read More
2021-08-30 10:50
Just 12 km from the border with Poland, you can have fun on the via ferrata, and during a 4-day trip, you can make a dozen or so of them. In the Czech Republic and Germany, near Lower Silesi… Read More
2021-08-17 20:30
Recently, I had the pleasure of taking a great 4-day trip from Jelenia Góra in Poland to Zgorzelec (Görlitz), through the Bohemian Switzerland National Park. We rode with my frie… Read More
2021-06-23 20:46
The last 115 km to our destination we traveled along the Old Railway Trail, almost entirely on asphalt, without cars. In the evening, as planned, we got to Kołobrzeg and spent the entir… Read More
2021-06-12 19:58
From Ińsko, where we spent the night, to Kołobrzeg there was only about 100 km the shortest way, but why take the shortest, when there are so many beautiful places along the way :)… Read More
2021-06-03 17:43
On that day, the weather did not encourage long bicycle trips. Transient but heavy rains, also with hail, appeared throughout the day, so we shortened the route from the planned 114 km to 96… Read More
2021-06-01 18:31
The route on the third day of the trip to Kołobrzeg assumed a ride through the Sieraków Landscape Park and the Noteć Forest. The distance was not long – about 100 km… Read More
2021-05-27 20:01
On the second day of our bicycle trip to the sea, we planned to go through the Chłapowski Landscape Park and National Park of Greater Poland and accommodation at Bytyń Lake. We had… Read More
2021-05-23 16:15
On May 15, in a 9-person team, we set off from Wrocław by bike, with the intention of reaching Kołobrzeg in 6 days. During this time, we traveled about 675 km on not very busy asph… Read More
2021-05-02 16:28
Szlak im. doktora Bronisława Turonia (Trail named after Bronisław Turoń) is a yellow hiking trail, about 180 km long and running around Wrocław. Most of it runs on asphal… Read More
2021-04-13 15:56
Already a few years ago I had planned to ride the Lower Silesian singles one day, but until I moved from Warsaw to Wrocław, it was still out of my way. Now, with the advent of spring, I… Read More
2021-03-21 22:20
I like bicycle routes leading away from cars and close to nature. I like to speed up on the asphalt, but my love of nature often pulls me to more difficult terrain. I like to explore new pla… Read More
2020-09-12 14:51
A few months ago I wrote about my impressions of the Masovian part of the Bug River Bike Trail. Now it’s time for the next part, two days by bike in the Lublin region!
I started… Read More
2020-07-30 13:57
Krwawa Pętla (Bloody Loop), is a bicycle route that runs along the hiking trails around Warsaw. It is said that to mark it as done, you should ride it in 24 hours. Recently also I took… Read More
2020-06-26 15:21
Sandy beaches, nightlife and stunning views – you’ll find all this on Ibiza, one of the most popular sailing destinations in all Spain. The third largest island in the Balearic… Read More
2020-06-07 18:30
Long June days are the perfect time for day and night bike tours. After 2 am it starts to get bright and still for a long time it will be empty everywhere. This time, after checking the fore… Read More
2020-06-05 14:12
Bike Trail by the River Bug (Nadbużański Szlak Rowerowy) is 420 km long and runs through Mazovian, Podlaskie and Lublin Voivodeship, between Wyszków and Hrubieszów. R… Read More
2020-01-30 19:35
Planning climbing in Poland? If yes, I hope my dictionery would be helpful. Almost 150 words and phrases in 7 categories: rock formations and types of holds, climbing commands, gear manageme… Read More
2020-01-30 19:35
Planning climbing in Poland? If yes, I hope my dictionary would be helpful. Almost 150 words and phrases in 7 categories: rock formations and types of holds, climbing commands, gear manageme… Read More
2019-12-09 21:18
Spoiler: No :) But keep reading because it is not just my opinion, but statistical data from which you can learn other factors that are important in preventing this injury.
In recent… Read More
2019-09-17 21:09
Green 7 (Zielona 7) is a bicycle route going on low-traffic roads between Warsaw and Gdańsk. I thought about riding it a long time ago and I finally made it.
The name of the… Read More
2019-06-24 20:42
The travel and tourism industry continues to be one of the most innovative and forward thinking sectors. Each year, billions of people across the world utilise various modes of travel and tr… Read More
2019-06-16 13:15
Sokoliki (also called Sokoły or Góry Sokole) and Rudawy Janowickie are two areas in Poland which can be actually treated as one region, as they are very close to each other. They… Read More
2019-05-14 20:55
Chile may be a relatively obscure country, but you couldn’t ask for a more varied natural landscape or a more colourful vibrant culture. Deserts, mountains and lush river valleys sit a… Read More
2019-05-12 21:15
There are two major climbing areas in Poland: Sokoliki / Rudawy which I will describe in next article, and Jura Krakowsko-Częstochowska, located between cities Kraków and Czę……Read More
2019-04-14 20:03
We wanted fast access, good weather in mid-March and multi-pitch climbing. The choice fell on Montserrat. A beautiful area about 50 km north of Barcelona.
co… Read More
2019-04-06 19:39
Cambodia, which shares borders with Thailand and Vietnam, may be renowned for its storied history, but there’s no reason to avoid it today. In fact, much the opposite. You absolutely s… Read More
2019-02-17 21:33
The Tatras are undoubtedly amazing mountains. Although they occupy a small area, they delight with towering peaks and ridges. Their alpine nature, however, makes them dangerous and some trai… Read More
2019-01-19 12:12
Leonidio is a small town 200 km from Athens, which I have visited in October last year. 5 climbing days did not allow me to get to know the area in depth, but I did some interesting routes… Read More
2018-12-07 22:49
I have had the opportunity to walk the hanging bridges on via ferratas already several times, but I definitely had the best time on Jägihorn! The bridge is really long, hangs high above… Read More
2018-11-11 21:28
For a long time I could not convince myself to go to Breithorn (4164 m). I haven’t been on any four-thousander before – except for Toubkal, where I didn’t reach the summit… Read More
2018-10-31 22:37
Since I did my first via ferrata two years ago – at Hohe Wand, I knew that I have to visit the region of Dachstein. This is where you can find several via ferratas graded D, and even E… Read More
2018-10-28 12:08
Silberkar gorge in the Dachstein massif can be a great idea for a family day out but you can connect it also with via ferratas. In the gorge and above the Silberkar Hut there are three short… Read More
2018-08-15 20:23
Pieniny is a small mountain range in the south of Poland and the north of Slovakia. The most famous peaks – Trzy Korony and Sokolica are less than 1000 m high but they offer great view… Read More
2017-09-17 19:23
After few days in Brenta, we relocated to Lienz Dolomites to try more difficult via ferratas. I was satisfied! The views aren’t so amazing as in Brenta but still wonderful and via ferr… Read More
2017-08-27 13:18
The trail Via delle Bocchette is said to be the most spectacular via ferrata in Brenta Dolomites and one of the best in whole Alps. It’s technically easy but offers great exposure and… Read More
2017-07-30 18:47
Wide, nice valleys, beautiful views from the top of the mountains and the best – 20 km downhill! It was my first biking trip in mountains and I have to repeat it :)… Read More
2017-07-10 21:16
In my last article I described a beautiful renaissance town – Kazimierz Dolny. Now I want to share my experience in riding a bike in its surrounding. Lublin Voivodeship has plenty of n… Read More
2017-05-25 20:48
Once, important trade center. Now, an art center and picturesque touristy town. Located on the bank of Vistula river and surrounded by loess gullies it offers not only historic architecture… Read More
2017-04-23 20:08
Did you know that only 35 km from Warsaw you can visit the Castle of the Masovian Dukes, located in Czersk which is one of the oldest strongholds in Mazovia? Actually now it’s onl… Read More
2017-04-09 13:10
One of my first thoughts when I visited Czerwińsk nad Wisłą was that it looks like open air museum. Wooden houses from 19th century and a monastery from 12th century is what m… Read More
2017-02-26 18:53
Morocco is first country outside Europe that I have visited. Although I had been reading about this country and Marrakech before me trip, some things surprised me and some things I had imagi… Read More
2017-01-29 22:01
I was never so cold like in Africa! And so afraid for my life like during snow-flurry in High Atlas. These mountains are gorgeous and I would love to come there again but next time not in wi… Read More
2016-12-23 21:29
Roháče is a long and demanding trail in Western Tatras. It goes along a ridge at about 2000 m a.s.l. and offers gorgeous views, exposure and steep rocks which force to conce… Read More
2016-12-10 20:39
Reportedly Priečne sedlo (2352 m) is one of the most difficult trails in Tatra National Park. Exposure, chains, steepness etc… That’s why I couldn’t wait to clim… Read More
2016-11-20 13:36
On the beginning of September I spent with my friend few days in Slovakia, hiking on the most difficult trails. Our first point was Jahňací štít (Lamb Summit)… Read More
2016-10-30 15:27
Last winter 15 tourists died in Tatra Mountains. What to do, to not share their fate and be safe in winter in this mountain range? Read few things, I learned on winter mountaineering course… Read More
2016-10-28 21:59
Sheeps, sore feet and dreams of kebab – that’s what I remembered the most from my trip to Vereda de la Estrella, one of the most popular trails in Sierra Nevada mountains. I walk… Read More
2016-10-23 18:43
Quéntar is quiet village 15 km from Granada. I spent there only two nights, during my journey to Sierra Nevada Mountains. It’s not the best place to stay if you think of hiking… Read More
2016-10-23 15:25
Mulhacén (3479 m) is the highest peak in the Iberian Peninsula, located in Sierra Nevada National Park. There are a few trails leading to the summit. Some of them are easy but I chose… Read More
2016-10-09 19:00
Known for being the highest village in Spain, for ham and for wonderful hiking routes – Trevélez, the village which I visited one year ago. Read what you can expect there… Read More
2016-10-09 14:28
Do you like mushrooms? What about mushroom rocks? :) It’s aggregation of rocks which shape resembles mushrooms, in Stołowe Mountains (Table mountains). Close to this area you can… Read More
2016-09-22 20:43
Stołowe Mountains (Table Mountains) is low mountain range in Sudetes, characterised by unusual rock formations. I propose you 28 km hike, during which you will see one of the best… Read More
2016-09-17 21:42
2499 m a.s.l. – the highest point of Poland, lying on the border with Slovakia. The steep and long trail, with amazing views on surrounding mountains and lakes. Worth to visit!… Read More
2016-08-27 16:49
One of the best known places in Polish Bieszczady is Wetlińska Polonyna and Chatka Puchatka (eng. The House at Pooh Corner) – the highest mountain hut in this mount… Read More
2016-08-27 12:47
Tarnica is 1346 m a.s.l. and is the highest and the most popular peak of polish part of Bieszczady mountain range. It’s easy to get there and it offers nice views but in summer we… Read More
2016-08-21 18:21
Bieszczady Mountains are known for their wide open polonynas – meadows located in the upper zone of mountains. They offer beautiful landscapes at low altitudes which makes them accessi… Read More
2016-08-12 21:03
One before last day in Austrian Alps I made a trip from Habsburghaus to Karl-Ludwig-Haus through via ferratas Kaisersteig and Wildfährte. It wasn’t long and hard journey so i… Read More
2016-07-12 22:18
The best via ferrata I climbed during my journey in Austria in June. It was a challenge for me, but I didn’t have to struggle to do it. It also offers great views and is pretty long.&n&hell…Read More
2016-07-10 21:54
After closed mountain huts in previous days, this time I came across closed trails and overgrown paths, which looked like noone walked there for few years. The route ended at Habsburghaus lo… Read More
2016-07-09 18:03
You won’t find high mountains in Lower Austria. The highest peak – Hochschneeberg (Klosterwappen) is only 2076 m high but it doesn’t mean it’s not worth to visit. I h… Read More
2016-07-03 14:13
Hohe Wand is a mountain ridge close to Vienna. It’s low (the peaks are ca. 1000 m), you can quickly get there from Poland and there are via ferratas in all degrees of difficu… Read More
2016-06-05 19:47
Beautiful route leading along a brook in Studená Dolina and through two saddles: Prielom (2288 m a.s.l.) and Poľský hrebeň (eng. Polish Comb) at 2200 m a.s.l. Fi… Read More
Subscribe to Maja Travels
Get updates delivered right to your inbox!