Level
Day Hike (DH)
Backpacking Trip
1
● Camping and/or an easy walk of 1–2 km
● No significant ascents or descents
● In some cases, no backpack is needed at all
● Suitable for families with young children
2
● Easy route of 6–8 km
● Total elevation gain/loss up to +200 m / -200 m
● A small daypack (20–30 L) is required
● Suitable for beginners and children aged 6+
3
● Moderate day hikeRoute length: 8–15 km
● Total elevation gain/loss up to +400 m / -400 m
● Challenging terrain may be encountered
● Suitable for beginners and children aged 8+
● Beginner-friendly backpacking trip
● No special fitness level required
● A great opportunity to test your gear
● Route length up to 10 km
● Total elevation gain/loss up to +200 m / -200 m
● Age 12+
4
● Route length of 15–20 km on easy terrain, or 8–16 km on difficult terrain
● Total elevation gain/loss up to +800 m / -800 m
● Good hiking footwear is required
● Suitable for people who are confident in their abilities and accustomed to long walks
● Age 12+
● Comfortable backpacking trip
● Physical fitness is not required, though it is certainly beneficial
● Suitable for beginners who want to jump straight into a full self-supported backpacking experience
● Route length up to 15 km
● Total elevation gain/loss up to +400 m / -400 m
● Challenging terrain may be encountered
● Age 14+
5
● The route may include difficult terrain
● Route length up to 30 km (depending on terrain)
● Total elevation gain/loss exceeding +600 m / -600 m
● Good physical fitness is recommended for a comfortable experience
● Age 14+
● Moderately difficult backpacking trip
● Suitable for beginners, though prior experience and confidence are recommended
● Physical fitness is recommended
● Up to 20 km on easy terrain
● The more difficult the terrain, the shorter the route
● Total elevation gain/loss up to +600 m / -600 m
● Age 16+
6
● Route length up to 40 km
● Total elevation gain/loss exceeding +1000 m / -1000 m
● The route is not necessarily long; difficulty may come from very challenging terrain or steep ascents and descents
● Physical fitness is required for a comfortable experience
● Age 16+
● Physical fitness is required for a comfortable experience
● Up to 25 km on easy terrain
● The more difficult the terrain, the shorter the route
● Total elevation gain/loss up to +800 m / -800 m
● Age 18+
7
● At this point, it's hardly hiking anymore — more like serious trail running :)
● Physical fitness is mandatory
● Specialized knowledge and skills may be required
● Up to 30 km per day on easy terrain
● The more difficult the terrain, the shorter the route
● Total elevation gain/loss may exceed 1,000 m
● Age 18+
