{"id":226141,"date":"2017-01-22T23:00:40","date_gmt":"2017-01-22T22:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=226141"},"modified":"2026-06-07T07:22:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T05:22:57","slug":"beautiful-hikes-banff-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-hikes-banff-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Beautiful Hikes Near Banff, Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most of the time, I see mountains when I close my eyes for a moment. I see Banff. <i>Tunnel Mountain, Rundle Mountain, Sulphur Mountain.<\/i> I recite them quietly in my head, perhaps so I won&#8217;t forget them. So their shapes won&#8217;t fade, so their names won&#8217;t disappear from my memory, so I&#8217;ll never lose track of which folds of that mountain body I&#8217;ll see when I stand on the dock at Vermillion Lakes. <strong>Let&#8217;s take a look at three tips for beautiful hikes around Banff, Canada.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-hikes-banff-canada\/#Around_the_Town_of_Banff\" >Around the Town of Banff<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-hikes-banff-canada\/#The_Rocky_Mountains_in_Canada_That_Made_Me_Ditch_My_Heels\" >The Rocky Mountains in Canada That Made Me Ditch My Heels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-hikes-banff-canada\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Banff\" >Where to Stay in Banff<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-hikes-banff-canada\/#3_Hiking_Tips_in_the_Canadian_Rockies\" >3 Hiking Tips in the Canadian Rockies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-hikes-banff-canada\/#Banff_Hiking_Tip_Tunnel_Mountain\" >Banff Hiking Tip: Tunnel Mountain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-hikes-banff-canada\/#Sulphur_Mountain\" >Sulphur Mountain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-hikes-banff-canada\/#Cascade_Mountain\" >Cascade Mountain<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-hikes-banff-canada\/#Sunset_Tip_Near_Banff_Mt_Norquay\" >Sunset Tip Near Banff: Mt. Norquay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Around_the_Town_of_Banff\"><\/span>Around the Town of Banff<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those treacherous shapes rising around the mountain town of<strong> Banff are more contagious than any disease in the world. They won&#8217;t let me go in the morning, they won&#8217;t leave me alone in the afternoon, but it&#8217;s worst at night. <\/strong>At night they bear down on me in their full force, calling me, pulling me toward them like sirens. I feel like a traitor to my Czech homeland. I know all too well that the word Canada bores people, yet I say it in every sentence, and most days my head is empty, and in that emptiness only one word is written: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-canada\/\">Canada.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4218.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4218-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful hikes around Banff in Canada. View from Sulphur Mountain in Canada.\" class=\"wp-image-781\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rocky_Mountains_in_Canada_That_Made_Me_Ditch_My_Heels\"><\/span>The Rocky Mountains in Canada That Made Me Ditch My Heels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I toy with that word, back and forth. The desert around me is fairly white, filled only with smog and the smell of the Thames, which I breathe in as I walk through the lovely parts of London. In reality, I see only one word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It grows bigger with every passing day, with each day I try to forcibly hold onto every detail of the mountains in my head. I could tell you about this one word for hours, days, nights. But none of you could actually take it. Even the strongest among you, the ones who&#8217;ve read this far, would drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yet things looked so promising for me! Just three years ago I was climbing mountains in heels. Ten years ago my definition of &#8220;cold&#8221; was Mallorca, where it was 29 degrees when we visited. &#8220;But Mum, make sure it isn&#8217;t as cold there as in Mallorca!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I really did love my heels. I&#8217;m only 164 cm tall, and ever since a certain age \u2014 when I woke up and saw my bow legs in their full glory in the mirror \u2014 I&#8217;ve carried a deep aversion to sporty sandals. I think nothing uglier exists, and for the longest time I only wore trainers in PE class at school and at the gym. Today I wear Merrell boots and I&#8217;m heading back in February to a town where it can drop to -30 \u00b0C. My disease is already at an advanced stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it&#8217;s all the fault of these mountains, which I saw for the first time three years ago. If you ever find yourself there, here are a few peaks you can reach straight from the little mountain town of Banff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Banff\"><\/span>Where to Stay in Banff<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most beautiful views belongs to the slightly dated (but clean) <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Juniper hotel\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/juniper-hotel\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Juniper Hotel<\/a>, where Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I spent a summer working first as cleaners and then as receptionists. I can also recommend the local restaurant there, which served excellent food along with a gorgeous view over the landscape. If you&#8217;d rather plan ahead, you can browse and book accommodation in Banff through <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hiking_Tips_in_the_Canadian_Rockies\"><\/span>3 Hiking Tips in the Canadian Rockies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>This picturesque area, set in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and one of the most stunning national parks in Canada, is paradise for lovers of hiking and adventure. <strong>Snow-capped peaks, crystal-clear lakes, wild rivers and endless forests form the backdrop for unforgettable experiences and the discovery of natural beauty. <\/strong>Get ready for the adventure of your life, uncover the magic of this one-of-a-kind place, and see the spots that changed our lives forever. Looking for guided excursions? You can find plenty of options on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Banff_Hiking_Tip_Tunnel_Mountain\"><\/span>Banff Hiking Tip: <strong>Tunnel Mountain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Duration: 1.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest hikes up a small mountain, manageable for children and seniors alike. The climb to the top from the car park takes only 40 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the way up Tunnel Mountain you won&#8217;t face any significant technical difficulties. The gently rising trail lets you move with ease and focus on the enchanting scenery around you. Fresh mountain air and the scent of mixed coniferous forests will accompany you at every step, along with birdsong and the rustle of the trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weather plays a big role on Tunnel Mountain, with each season reflected in changes to the colour and atmosphere of the surrounding landscape. Spring blossoms and the rich greens of summer bring the whole mountain to life, while autumn paints it in vivid shades of orange, yellow and red. Even in winter you can have an unforgettable adventure, when the snow blankets everything like a pillow and the view from the summit opens onto a fairytale winter world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the top of Tunnel Mountain you&#8217;ll be rewarded with a fascinating panoramic view that reveals the charming town and the mountains surrounding it. In the right conditions you can even catch a majestic sunset, bathing the landscape in golden light and creating unforgettable scenes. Within moments you&#8217;ll understand why this particular mountain has become such a popular spot to rest and admire nature&#8217;s beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4145.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4145-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful hikes in Banff. View from Tunnel Mountain.\" class=\"wp-image-776\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from Tunnel Mountain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sulphur_Mountain\"><\/span>Sulphur Mountain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Elevation gain: 700 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Duration: 3\u20135 hours (depending on the route)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can hike Sulphur Mountain or take the gondola up (25 CAD one way, or 49 CAD return \u2014 roughly 17 \u20ac one way \/ 33 \u20ac return). That makes it the most visited peak in Banff. The climb up is more demanding. From the car park where the trail begins, it can take about 1.5\u20132 hours to reach the summit. The elevation gain is 700 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>You&#8217;ll hardly meet anyone on the trail, but you won&#8217;t see much either, because for most of the way there&#8217;s nothing but forest. Then suddenly you emerge at the top and there are so many people around that you&#8217;ll want to turn back immediately. But there&#8217;s a short path along the ridge, and with every step you take the crowds thin out. On the way down you can choose the back trail \u2014 it&#8217;s longer, but there&#8217;s no one on it, and you might come across a pair of marmots and ground squirrels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4259.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4259-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Wildlife in the Canadian Rocky Mountains\" class=\"wp-image-782\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cascade_Mountain\"><\/span>Cascade Mountain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Elevation gain: 1,615 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Duration: 6.5\u20138 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first &#8220;three-thousander&#8221; \u2014 which is actually only 2,998 m \u2014 and we set out for it at a time when our bodies were definitely not ready for such a brutal climb. <strong>For the last hour I was bright red and could barely catch my breath, scrambling over giant boulders toward the summit and tripping over thin air, because my legs gave no sign of being built for a climb like this.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But we made it up. The trick is that you walk for 3\u20134 hours through forest and see absolutely nothing. So once you&#8217;ve got the final hour of climbing left and it finally looks like you might actually see something, you won&#8217;t give up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It starts from the car park at the Mount Norquay Ski Lodge, where you first walk downhill, only to spend the next four hours scrambling uphill through forest. The midway point, an hour and a half from the summit, is the so-called amphitheatre, which really isn&#8217;t worth the detour. It isn&#8217;t marked, but you&#8217;ll spot it easily \u2014 your job is to keep heading uphill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4862.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4862-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"View from Cascade Mountain in Banff, Canada\" class=\"wp-image-780\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunset_Tip_Near_Banff_Mt_Norquay\"><\/span>Sunset Tip Near Banff: Mt. Norquay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our favourite spot for sunsets. Our favourite spot for watching the fireworks. You can hike it, but for me it&#8217;s tied to the viewpoint where you can park the car and soak up the cool Canadian summer evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/IMG_4365.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4365-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset from Mt. Norquay near Banff, Canada\" class=\"wp-image-784\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of the time I see mountains when I close my eyes: Tunnel Mountain, Rundle Mountain, Sulphur Mountain. Here are three tips for beautiful hikes around Banff, Canada.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":780,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"3 Beautiful Hikes in Banff, Canada","rank_math_description":"Discover the best hikes in Banff, Canada \u2014 Tunnel Mountain, Sulphur Mountain and Cascade Mountain. 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