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Hi, Karly,Has anyone actually walked the Sultans Trail from Vienna, Austria to Istanbul, Turkey? I am looking for some first-hand experience from walkers. I'm holding off on purchasing any guidebooks until I know this is something I can reasonable expect to do on my own. I don't want to waste money if I won't complete the walk.
How was it?
What guidebooks/apps did you use? Was cell reception an issue?
How many km do you walk on average per day?
What are accommodations like and what is the average cost? I'm a serious budget traveler, given that I'm living on modest savings.
Is tent camping a possibility/requirement?
What is the terrain like? Mountainous? Rural? Urban?
Best time of year to walk? I'm considering starting in April, 2020.
Is it reasonable to expect a solo traveler to complete this? And, the question that always arises: is it safe for a young female solo walker?
Any info is welcome!
Karly
Apart from the route specifics, which will obviously be different, many of your general-region questions might be answered in the European Peace Walk section of this Forum. There are several blogs mentioned there that might be useful to you as well.How was it?
Was cell reception an issue?
How many km do you walk on average per day?
What are accommodations like and what is the average cost?
Is tent camping a possibility/requirement?
What is the terrain like? Mountainous? Rural? Urban?
Best time of year to walk? I'm considering starting in April, 2020.
Is it reasonable to expect a solo traveler to complete this? And, the question that always arises: is it safe for a young female solo walker?
Hi Carly,Has anyone actually walked the Sultans Trail from Vienna, Austria to Istanbul, Turkey? I am looking for some first-hand experience from walkers. I'm holding off on purchasing any guidebooks until I know this is something I can reasonable expect to do on my own. I don't want to waste money if I won't complete the walk.
How was it?
What guidebooks/apps did you use? Was cell reception an issue?
How many km do you walk on average per day?
What are accommodations like and what is the average cost? I'm a serious budget traveler, given that I'm living on modest savings.
Is tent camping a possibility/requirement?
What is the terrain like? Mountainous? Rural? Urban?
Best time of year to walk? I'm considering starting in April, 2020.
Is it reasonable to expect a solo traveler to complete this? And, the question that always arises: is it safe for a young female solo walker?
Any info is welcome!
Karly
I'll be watching this thread with interest as this walk is on My List too @karlykHas anyone actually walked the Sultans Trail from Vienna, Austria to Istanbul, Turkey? I am looking for some first-hand experience from walkers. I'm holding off on purchasing any guidebooks until I know this is something I can reasonable expect to do on my own. I don't want to waste money if I won't complete the walk.
How was it?
What guidebooks/apps did you use? Was cell reception an issue?
How many km do you walk on average per day?
What are accommodations like and what is the average cost? I'm a serious budget traveler, given that I'm living on modest savings.
Is tent camping a possibility/requirement?
What is the terrain like? Mountainous? Rural? Urban?
Best time of year to walk? I'm considering starting in April, 2020.
Is it reasonable to expect a solo traveler to complete this? And, the question that always arises: is it safe for a young female solo walker?
Any info is welcome!
Karly
You don't mention if you're an experienced walker...any other long distance/less travelled trails under your belt (feet)? Your level of experience will dictate quite a bit as you may or may not know what suits you &/or what works for you.
Very good point.
Yes, that's what I meant by asking about your level of experience. Its not so much the walking but if you're comfortable with no signage, no infrastructure, no other pilgrims, no spoken English, etc. Some people aren't.Completed the Camino Frances starting in SjPP immediately followed by the Camino Portuguese from Lisbon. Whole trip started in August 2019 and finished a few weeks ago. Caminos are quite clear. I don't have experience going it my own with maps, apps, and GPS. That's what's concerning me about the Sultans Trail, not the walking itself.
Hello Karly,Has anyone actually walked the Sultans Trail from Vienna, Austria to Istanbul, Turkey? I am looking for some first-hand experience from walkers. I'm holding off on purchasing any guidebooks until I know this is something I can reasonable expect to do on my own. I don't want to waste money if I won't complete the walk.
How was it?
What guidebooks/apps did you use? Was cell reception an issue?
How many km do you walk on average per day?
What are accommodations like and what is the average cost? I'm a serious budget traveler, given that I'm living on modest savings.
Is tent camping a possibility/requirement?
What is the terrain like? Mountainous? Rural? Urban?
Best time of year to walk? I'm considering starting in April, 2020.
Is it reasonable to expect a solo traveler to complete this? And, the question that always arises: is it safe for a young female solo walker?
Any info is welcome!
Karly
Hey Karly,Has anyone actually walked the Sultans Trail from Vienna, Austria to Istanbul, Turkey? I am looking for some first-hand experience from walkers. I'm holding off on purchasing any guidebooks until I know this is something I can reasonable expect to do on my own. I don't want to waste money if I won't complete the walk.
How was it?
What guidebooks/apps did you use? Was cell reception an issue?
How many km do you walk on average per day?
What are accommodations like and what is the average cost? I'm a serious budget traveler, given that I'm living on modest savings.
Is tent camping a possibility/requirement?
What is the terrain like? Mountainous? Rural? Urban?
Best time of year to walk? I'm considering starting in April, 2020.
Is it reasonable to expect a solo traveler to complete this? And, the question that always arises: is it safe for a young female solo walker?
Any info is welcome!
Karly
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