The European Union’s 28 member countries are incredibly diverse in culture and landscape. I’ve had the opportunity to visit them and explore their nature through ultrarunning. No two trips are the same, and each is its own special ultrarunning destination.

Ultimate European Trail Guidebook

Introducing Ultrarunning Europe, the ultimate guidebook to long-distance and extreme trails across the European continent. Featuring 40 meticulously documented tracks, each entry is brought to life with vivid photographs, detailed maps, and comprehensive trail descriptions. Delve into the author's personal experiences and insights as he recounts his adventures through each breathtaking run. Whether you're a seasoned ultrarunner or an eager explorer looking for your next challenge, Ultrarunning Europe offers an unparalleled journey through Europe's most captivating landscapes. Don't miss out on this essential guide, available in Hardback, Paperback, and Kindle editions: – grab your copy today!

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Completed Runs in Europe

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Contending with the wind on a century ride around the Zuiderzee - Amsterdam, Netherlands

Netherlands - 100 mile bike ride (160km) around the Zuidersee, starting and ending in Amsterdam.

How to fit in an Arlanda Airport layover run - Sigtuna, Sweden

Sweden - Running tracks around the Arlanda Airport you can use while on a long layover

Running the Molló Trail Ultramarathon in the Pyrenees Mountains - Molló, Spain

Spain - Ultrarun in the Pyrenees Mountains, starting and ending in the town of Molló.

Long distance trail running in Málaga and hiking the Caminito Del Rey - Málaga, Spain

Long runs in Spain and a hike on the most dangerous path in the world, the Caminito del Rey

Running along the Bastei Bridge and through the Saxon Switzerland National Park - Dresden, Germany

Dresden, Germany - 26 mile (40k) run through the sandstone peaks of Saxon Switzerland National Park

Running in search of the Northern Lights - Kiruna, Sweden

Several 10k runs. in the snow, searching for the Northern Lights

A two day ultrarun adventure on the Mauerweg (Berlin Wall Trail) - Berlin, Germany

Germany - 50k in two days along the Berlin Wall trail

Solo running the Lidingöloppet Course - Stockholm, Sweden

Sweden - The course for the Lidingöloppet 30k trail race is open year round, and just a 15 minute taxi from the center of Stockholm

An exquisite urban ultrarunning experience - Paris, France

France - 50k of excellent forest trails through the southwest of Paris, France

A city run and biking through the Nuuksio National Park - Helsinki, Finland

Finland - 100k of bicycle riding from downtown Helsinki to the Nuuksio National Park

A hike at Königssee Lake - Schönau am Königsee, Germany

Germany - 13 mile (21k) point-to-point hike from one end of the Königssee Lake to the other where you take the electric boat back to the start.

Point to point ultrarunning the Escapardenne Lee Trail - Luxembourg

Luxembourg - 53k on the Escapardenne Lee Trail

An ultrarunning experience at the Chalk Cliffs of Møns Klint - Copenhagen, Denmark

Denmark - 50k on the Island of Møn including the soaring white chalk cliffs of Møns Klint

Ultrarunning from the Belmeken Dam to the Kartala Ski Area - Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

Bulgaria - Over 70k of running in two days across the Rila Mountains along an old dam maintenance road

Running The Authentic Marathon - Athens, Greece

Greece - The Athens Authentic Marathon, following the route run by Pheidippides

An ultramarathon outing in the Sonian Forest - Brussels, Belgium

Belgium - Over a marathon trail running through the Sonian Forest just south of Brussels, Belgium

Ultrarunning across country borders using forest trails - Schwanberg, Austria to Maribor, Slovenia

Austria and Slovenia - Over 70k of running from Schwanberg, Austria to Maribor, Slovenia. The run is made up of beautiful trails crossing farms, forests, and wineries with plenty of rolling hills adding up to nearly 6000 feet (2000m) of elevation gain.

Ultrarunning through the Danube-Ipoly National Park - Budapest, Hungary

Hungary - I explored almost 27 miles / 45k of trails just a 40 minute drive from the Budapest, Hungary airport in the area of the Danube-Ipoly National Park. This is an excellent region for trail running just northwest of Budapest with many miles of forest trails. On my run I scaled mountains with commanding views of the city and surrounding countryside. In addition, there are interesting rock formations, hidden granite houses and medieval castles.

Trail running on the Czarny Groń Mountain - Beskids, Poland

Poland - Excellent trails in the less well known Beskid Mountain Range of Southern Poland on the Main Beskid Trail.

A running weekend at the Kloarbyn Eco-lodge - Skinnskatteberg, Sweden

Sweden - Stay at the most primitive hotel in Sweden, the Kolarbyn Eco lodge. A great starting point for an ultrarun on the Bruksleden Trail

Ultrarunning the Avakas Gorge and E4 Long Distance Trail - Kakopetria, Cyprus

Cyprus - 60k run in the Troodos Mountains from the Kykkos Monastery to Kakopetria along the E4 Long Distance Trail.

An ultrarunning day off in the Thuringia Forest - Suhl, Germany

Germany - A 50k run through the forested central region of Thuringia

A solo marathon through city streets and Văcărești Nature Park - Bucharest, Romania

Romania - 50k weekend of running through Bucharest, including a wilderness nestled within the city limits

An intense run into a blizzard on Sněžka Mountain - Špindlerův Mlýn, Czech Republic

Czech Republic - An attempt to reach the highest point in the Czech Republic by foot, but foiled by whiteout conditions

Ultrarunning around an island - Gozo, Malta

Malta - 50k run around an island!

Ultradistance running on the Netherland's Beaches - The Hague to Amsterdam, Netherlands (Holland)

The Netherlands - 50k run on an endless beach

Running the trails of Medvednica Mountain - Zagreb, Croatia

Croatia - Snowy runs, including to a castle, in the mountains on the northern edge of Zagreb

Ultrarunning the Dry Stone Route GR221 (Pollença - Sóller - Valldemossa) - Mallorca, Spain

Spain - Over 70k of running into and out of seaside towns nestled within the mountains of Mallorca

Ultrarunning the forests and bogs of Lahemaa and Kõrvemaa national parks - Aegviidu, Estonia

Estonia - 50k of running through forests and bogs

An ultrarun along the Neris River - Vilnius, Lithuania

Lithuania - 50k run along the Neris river intro central Vilnius

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Ultimate European Trail Guidebook

Completed Runs in Europe