Walking across Europe: 3,498 kilometres, 6 countries, wild nature, but also villages, hamlets and cities that are crossroads of cultures — this is the Wolf Trail.
It's called the Wolf Trail, and it's a new great long-distance route stretching from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic. Its figures: 3,493 kilometres in total, 6 countries crossed — Poland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Slovenia — and a total elevation gain of 78,416 metres (the equivalent of climbing Everest no fewer than ten times!).
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The Wolf Trail is a long-distance trekking experience that allows travellers to explore part of Europe in a slow and authentic way, combining wild nature with culture. In the north, hikers cross the dunes of Słowiński National Park and the ancient beech forests along the Baltic coast; in the middle section of the trail, they encounter the vast expanses of the Lüneburg Heath, the Black Forest and the waters of Lake Constance. In the south, the Dolomites and the Julian Alps await. The route takes walkers from the Hanseatic League fishing villages to the wine landscapes of the Palatinate, all the way to Trieste, a crossroads of cultures.
The recommended period for completing the trail runs from May to October: it begins accessibly, with flat stretches through Poland and northern Germany; as the route heads south, the terrain becomes more demanding; the final stages cross alpine passes reaching altitudes of between 2,500 and 3,000 metres.
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The trail is divided into seven distinct stages, making it possible to plan the trek according to available time and fitness level.
Long-distance hikers can complete the trek in 4–6 months of intensive walking. A single stage, on the other hand, requires 2 to 4 weeks. Occasional explorers can make use of access points for day hikes or walk the first 50–100 kilometres. For refreshment and overnight stays, hikers can stop at trekking camps, mountain huts and local villages.
The route was designed by the brand Jack Wolfskin, which connected existing trails and regional paths into a single great European long-distance walk. The safety and logistics of the route were tested by Canadian backpacker Lauren Roerick in the spring of 2026, ahead of the official launch.
