HikingFriends DK is based in Denmark and run by a group of three like-minded hikers who share a passion for mountain adventures. We help you explore the world’s most beautiful trails through self-guided hiking packages, making your adventures simple, flexible, and unforgettable.
We provide everything you need for a successful self-guided hike — detailed trail insights, packing and gear advice, fitness and training guidance, nutrition tips, and local knowledge for every stage of your journey. Whether you’re crossing the Alps or exploring trails closer to home,
we make it easy to hike with confidence and create memories that last a lifetime.
Beyond self-guided adventures, HikingFriends DK is also building a vibrant hiking community in Copenhagen. We organize weekend hikes, day trips to Sweden, and excursions to other parts of Denmark. Our events often include family-oriented walks and fun activities embedded into the experience, making hiking accessible, social, and enjoyable for everyone.
My name is Prasanna Kumar Rajakumar, and I founded HikingFriends DK from a simple idea during the Covid-19 lockdowns — to stay active and healthy. In 2020, I started walking daily in my garden just to keep moving. As restrictions eased, those short walks turned into 5 km outdoor walks in Denmark in 2021. Soon, a few close friends joined me on weekends, and what began as a small routine started to grow naturally into a community.
For the next three years, these weekend walks became a steady part of our lives. Then, in the summer of 2023, everything changed. During a family trip to Switzerland, I was surrounded by the breathtaking mountains and felt inspired to try my first real hike in Leukerbad. That single experience sparked something deeper — a love for hiking in the mountains.
Driven by this passion, I researched the legendary Tour du Mont Blanc and shared the idea with my walking group in Denmark. Together, we completed the first half of the TMB in 2024 and returned to finish the second half in 2025. Standing on those trails, I realized hiking is more than just fitness — it’s adventure, connection, and discovery.
During this journey, I met Vijay Balakrishnan, who is equally passionate about hiking. His motivation and support made our 2024 TMB trip possible. In 2025, Anbuselvan Sivaraju also joined HikingFriends, bringing his own passion for hiking and strengthening the spirit of our growing community.
HikingFriends DK was created to share this journey and inspire not only beginners to take their first steps into the world of hiking, but also experienced hikers to join us in exploring new trails and adventures together.
At HikingFriends DK, our mission is to inspire people to connect with nature and discover the joy of hiking. We guide beginners on their first adventures while encouraging experienced hikers to explore new trails with us. Through self-guided trips, we make hiking simple Flexible and unforgettable — because it’s not just about the destination, it’s about the journey.
