A long-standing plan and dream of mine has finally come true: together with a group of fellow hikers, I managed to complete the Kohászok útja (the Miners’ Trail).

Six days in total, split into two three-day sections. Four nights spent in a tent or outdoors (at a campsite, bivouacking, or staying in a bivouac shelter). Sometimes in hellish heat, sometimes in freezing cold. Getting up early when necessary, and hiking well into the night when needed. On some days, covering 33 kilometres while carrying 15 kg packs.

It was a tough challenge and a beautiful hike. Here’s a brief summary of how each day went:

Day 1: Diósgyőr – Szentlélek (22 km, 1,200 m elevation gain, 7 hours of hiking)

Continuous, demanding climbs. Spectacular forests even in the dry conditions. Lillafüred offered opportunities to refill our water supplies and grab something to eat. We spent the night at the Szentlélek campsite, where we could replenish our fluids.…