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Fast, faster, speed hiking!

Athletic hikes that generate peak mountain pleasure

If you are someone who likes to move through the mountains at a somewhat faster pace than others, you have probably given speed hiking a try before. Speed hiking is a type of activity in which hikers rapidly work their way across chal­lenging terrain. They generally use light­weight gear in the process, with poles being their equipment of choice. We have worked with our collab­oration partner Top Trails to define the key features of speed hiking and identify the best tours.

Speed hiking is becoming more and more popular. Speed hiking is different from Nordic walking or simply “fast walking.” But you have to take a close look at the discipline to see why. Unlike normal walking or Nordic Walking, speed hiking is usually done with poles and, above all, on demanding terrain. It is basically a very efficient form of endurance training. The process of fast-paced mountain climbing optimally trains speed hikers’ muscles and strengthens their cardi­ovascular systems.

High velocity hiking on the Top Trails of Germany

Any hiker looking for a fantastic place to explore nature needs to look no farther than the Top Trails of Germany. Speed hikers can also find many tremendous places and helpful information about this exciting sport.

Trekkingszene am Alacabel-Pass, Taurus Gebirge, Tuerkei.

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Tips for your first speed hiking tour

Would you like to give this form of athletic hiking a try? We have some great tips for you if you do!

Looking for the right footwear?

LOWA has committed itself fully to this form of hiking and has developed an entire category of athletic multi­func­tional footwear that is perfect for speed hikers. Here are a few high­lights from the collection. You will find more models in our product area as part of the category “All Terrain Sport”.

GORE-TEX
INNOX PRO GTX MID

New colours

INNOX PRO GTX MID

Athletic multi­func­tional footwear for outdoor sporting activities.

5 Colours

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GORE-TEX
MADDOX GTX LO

New colours

MADDOX GTX LO

Light, multi­func­tional low-cut footwear for sporty outdoor enthu­siasts.

7 Colours

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