Hiking in Eastern Europe
National parks, gorges and mountain lakes, with official source per park.
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A great holiday starts with good preparation, without it turning into a chore. That’s why we’ve put together what you need to know here, always with the source.
A selection of parks and hiking areas from our countries. Always check the official page for opening hours, tickets and rules.
Compiled and checked by Arjan (Zuidlaren) · Sources are in the text · updated 20 October 2026 · About this page
National parks
Beautiful hiking areas
Triglav National Park
Mountain lakes, gorges and the highest peak of Slovenia. Tents and overnights only in designated places.
Photo: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
Plitvice Lakes
Boardwalks along terraced lakes and waterfalls. Buy your ticket online with a time slot.
Croatia · Source: np-plitvicka-jezera.hr
Photo: Sietze Kraak · CC BY 3.0 · all photo credits
Krka
Waterfalls and hiking trails on the river Krka near Šibenik.
Photo: Berthold Werner · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
Slovak Paradise
Gorges with ladders, chains and wooden steps; some routes are one-way.
Slovakia · Source: npslovenskyraj.sk
Photo: Margoz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
Adršpach Rocks
A circular path between high sandstone rocks, well feasible with children.
Czech Republic · Source: skalyadrspach.cz
Photo: Lestat (Jan Mehlich) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · all photo credits
Bükk Mountains
Wooded hills near Eger, cooler than the plain.
Photo: en:User:Gkorossy · Public domain · all photo credits
Durmitor and other parks
Durmitor, Biogradska Gora, Lovćen, Prokletije and Lake Skadar; rules and tickets via the park administration.
Montenegro · Source: nparkovi.me
Photo: Jerzy Opioła · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
Galičica
Mountain park between Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa, with views of both lakes.
Nordmazedonien · Source: galicica.org.mk
Photo: Explorer1940 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
Retezat
Rugged high mountains with glacial lakes; read the visitor rules first.
Romania · Source: retezat.ro
Photo: Thalpha · CC BY 3.0 · all photo credits
RMK trails and campsites
The State Forestry Administration has marked trails, fire pits and free camping spots.
Estonia · Source: loodusegakoos.ee (RMK)
Photo: Dmitry G · Public domain · all photo credits
Gauja and other parks
The Latvian Nature Protection Agency provides information about routes and rules in the national parks.
Latvia · Source: daba.gov.lv
Photo: Raul Cortez999 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
Guided walks and tours
Prefer to go with a guide? You can book these hikes and tours online. Always check the rules and tickets with the park itself too.
- Triglav (GetYourGuide) →
- Velika Planina (guided walk) (Viator) →
- Plitvice Lakes (guided) (Viator) →
- High Tatras (GetYourGuide) →
- Slovak Paradise (GetYourGuide) →
- Durmitor (GetYourGuide) →
- Retezat (GetYourGuide) →
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Safely on the road
What you care about
Stay on the paths in Bosnia and Kosovo
Bosnia and Herzegovina and remote parts of Kosovo still have landmines and unexploded ordnance. Stay on main roads and marked paths.
Source: nederlandwereldwijd.nl (travel advice)
Photo: Darij & Ana · CC BY 2.0 · all photo credits
Bears in the Carpathians
In the Romanian Carpathians you will meet bears, also on the Transfăgărășan. Stay away and never feed them.
Source: gandul.ro (CNAIR notification)
Photo: Costin Costan · CC0 · all photo credits
Ticks
ACSI recommends protecting yourself against ticks in Hungary, Poland, Latvia and the Balkans, among other places. Check yourself and the children for ticks after every hike (our tip).
Source: ACSI Eurocampings
More about safety on the campsite
Photo: W.alter · CC BY-SA 4.0 · all photo credits
Per country
Excursions per country
Slovenia
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: charlottebaines01 · CC0
Croatia
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: Artem Kavalerov · CC0
Hungary
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: Christo · CC BY-SA 4.0
Czech Republic
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: Zrzek007 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Poland
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: Aneta Pawska · CC BY 3.0
Slovakia
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: Adrian Tync · CC BY-SA 4.0
Montenegro
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: Ramirez · CC BY-SA 4.0
Serbia
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: Fabian Vendrig · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nordmazedonien
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: Benoît Vicart · CC0
Albania
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: Tom.whitehead337 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kosovo
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: Albinfo · CC BY 4.0
Romania
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: Todor Bozhinov · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bulgaria
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: Untravelled · CC BY-SA 4.0
Moldova
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: LeraShan · CC BY-SA 4.0
Estonia
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: Egorov.nick · CC BY-SA 4.0
Latvia
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: Gatis Pāvils · Public domain
Lithuania
Excursions and walks with children
Photo: Scotch Mist · CC BY-SA 4.0