I am Italian and living in the north. I've never seen my dolomites in this way. This is exactly what I do when I go there. I walk alone, listening to the silence and watching the views, colors...good video indeed...thank you. This video is a gift to all of us...keep going...

@GardenGuy1943

Жыл бұрын

Your comment makes me think you have worse vision than me!

@Thomas_relaxation

Жыл бұрын

I fully agree. This is a masterpiece💚

@williamhuang6520

8 ай бұрын

which month you shoot this video? ❤

@markfosseth8047

8 ай бұрын

Hiking alone is something not for everybody 😉

@shreyaskulkarni3100

8 ай бұрын

Hey man I have a question, do we have to book those chapels ?

No one on KZread produces content as good as you. Every journey is amazing. Thank you for sharing these videos with us.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@siamakgarmroudi4779

Жыл бұрын

You took words out of my mouth,

@lyrilljackson

Жыл бұрын

@@HarmenHoek so chill, so calm. ty for the share

@ericsierra-franco7802

Жыл бұрын

Very professionally done!

@Marzakvlog

Жыл бұрын

No me brother

I live in Bolzano, deep North of Italy, between the Dolomites. Your Docufilm is simply perfect. Thank you mister Hoek

Words couldn't even describe how well put together this is.. Probably some of the best 36 minutes of screen time in my life.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sm3296

Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t say this better myself. My heart was bursting watching this, I’ve admired the Dolomites from the photos I’ve seen, but this! What an epic experience, and I felt it deeply.

@aleirbag914

5 ай бұрын

I agree!

@mr.forbes7300

4 ай бұрын

Agreed !

31 years old and I never thought a hiking video with no words would bring me to tears, but here we are.

@elisaquinzi2021

Жыл бұрын

tears over here as well.

@GardenGuy1943

10 ай бұрын

In the Army, we would get beat if we showed tears.

@javelincharly

9 ай бұрын

23:54

Some random facts you might like: 1:24 This trip is mostly on the Alta Via 2 in the Dolomites, one of the tougher high routes in the area. I did not do the whole route however. I skipped several stages that are not as rough and extreme as these (ski areas for example). 2:36 What was on my mind here? Water! The Dolomites are made of very porous rocks, so there's very little water up there. I descended quite a bit before pitching my tent, but even here all the streams were completely dried up. Right after sunset, I packed all my water bottles and headed down the water. I expected to find water 2.5km down at a mapped spring, but luckily I found a brand new trough for cattle with clean water in it not too far down. Made my day. 5:10 I had my camera running here for about 10 minutes. Every time I stood up the crows would be scared off and not come back for 10 minutes. But once they returned they behaved like tamed animals. 8:50 The first real section of Via Ferrata! The Dolomites are full of sections with these steel guide lines. The sections on the AV2 aren't particularly hard and having a handrail like this gave me enough safety to not bring any climbing gear. This section was actually quite long (30min). 12:01 Ok this was funny. I hadn't seen anyone in these mountains for almost 24 hours when all the sudden a helicopter dives out of the valley, shoots over the edge without making gaining single meter too much, drops off several people and falls back down just as quickly as it came. Not sure what those people did there exactly, but it has to do with some maintenance of the refuge. 15:05 One of those moments I hike and suddenly see this perfect shot: these ibexes on a rock with the bivacco I'm heading to on the background. Then everything lined up perfectly to get this shot: the ibexes didn't move while I took of my bag, switched lenses and put up my tripod and the tripod was tall enough line up the bivacco perfectly with the ibexes. Lucky shot. 21:21 Right around here was the last time I saw someone for the next 48 hours. 23:18 I've fallen in love with these small red huts. Hard to reach, but at such beautiful and remote locations. This one was particularly beautiful. The was you hike sort of zigzag into this valley makes it that the bivacco is surrounded by vertical walls on all 4 sides. No phone reception and not a single sound expect for a few crows that stopped by. Magnificent. 25:20 22 kilos on my back feels like nothing by now. But having to hold it above my head. Whatta?! 27:40 'Highest effort'-shot I did this trip, in terms of walking distance. But only about 8 minutes back and forth. 27:59 This campingside was actually plan B. Plan A was another bivacco high up on the mountain. I got within 300 horizontal meters before finding myself at the edge of a 200m wide ravine with pinnacles several hundreds of meters tall. As it turned out (I didn't do my homework properly): it's only accessible by a climbers route.

@frankavenilla9668

Жыл бұрын

Really like reading these additional facts and notes. So glad you found water up there bc it was really dry!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

@@frankavenilla9668 Very lucky with the snow (:

@essieessie5399

Жыл бұрын

@@HarmenHoek Dag Harmen! I watch a lot of hiking scenic videos, but yours excel by far with creativity and beauty. I can't imagine how much time and effort you put into these beautiful creations. It's always a treat to see you post another one. Until next time, Stay Safe!

@allykat6293

Жыл бұрын

Why solo hiking? Why not with a friend?

@bvmproductiesbe

Жыл бұрын

@harmen hoek how do you get those moving shoits while you are not operating the camera? From left to right ? Do you have a camera slide with ya?

This film is definitely the jewel in the crown in the solo walk documentary.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

Being alone in such an incredible and remote place, in deep connection with nature, must be one of most beautiful experiences in life.

Everything is perfect. The music, the landscape, your filming. Insane work

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Very beautiful mountains . You walking for two when you return to the camera. Thank you for the film and your edition working

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks

WOW!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

THANKS!

Epic video!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Appreciated!

Your cinematic eye is magnificent! And I love your peaceful style of film making! Thank you for sharing such stunning places with all of us! ❤

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@lyrilljackson

Жыл бұрын

@@HarmenHoek May I ask who composed the music? Cheers

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

@@lyrilljackson It's all licensed via Musicbed

This is just great cinematography! Hard work to put this beautiful story together! I’m curious about the battery management… for the amount of footage! Again great work!

I love that you included such a relevant scripture at the end… it was exactly what I was thinking. Incredible work, the best I’ve seen. God bless!

Excellent

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

What an amazing video! The crows are alpine coughs (or yellow-billed coughs), great alpine birds. Nice coffee percolator you have. Thanks!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for the extra info (:

I have literally ran out of superlatives to describe your videos, I literally did not want that to end. Best KZread hiking video I have ever seen 🤷‍♂️👏👏👌👌👍👍

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

i think this is one of the best video I have EVER seen on you tube about the dolomites

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment (:

Perfect is an overused word but this is it … cinematography stunning and one can imagine being there

Finally an adventure in the Dolomites through your lens, they deserved it ;) Thank you for all the effort, inspiration, and passion Harmen!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again! Hope you like it!

@hikesome

Жыл бұрын

@@HarmenHoek I will, for sure. I got coffee prepared already. Have a great weekend. And fingers crossed for going viral with this.

@doris62

Жыл бұрын

Amazing ! I love this and can’t wait to go Dolomites in June.

There's no better word than...Masterpiece!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks (:

Love your work.Thank you.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

every scenes just like paint. stunning.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

The visuals... breathtaking. I was visiting the Dolomites last week, but of course not like this. Best visuals in the hiking YT community, no doubt in my mind.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Appreciated!

Another excellent adventure🌟

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Hei ciao...👋very very beautiful, "WONDERFUL" my favorite places!!! Master footage 👏👏👏I hope these places are always in your heart...greetings from South Tyrol...CIAO CIAO

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!!

Thank you for taking me along this adventure! I want to go ASAP

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

You should!

My mind is blown. Even by your standards this is simply world class. I have never seen such craftsmanship invested in film making in the cinema never mind KZread. Those long shots give the impression you installed a camera the day before you arrived. A tour de force us other film makers can only aspire too ! Happy hiking Andrew

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew for the nice words (:

This is by far, the best film about Dolomites, that I have ever seen. Absolute legend!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! :D

Incredible. Thank you for sharing.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Love you harmen I'm your biggest fan, also big support from Su

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I'm speechless. your film is just awesome. another level. In my country, there was very sad accident.. this film heals me and I appreciate that. - from South Korea -

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I heard about the accident in Seoul. All the best to you!

It's quite simple. This gem of a film should be on television. Relaxing, stunning scenery and mountain skills on display. Thank you so much.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! (:

You’ve created a masterpiece , I’m so great full to be your subscriber, thank you for sharing 👍😍

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome (:

I enjoyed the film. It's beautiful and inspiring. 🙂

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

“ The day man knows peace. He will see that his inner nature is that of his beloved outer nature. From the peaks of the mountains and down to the valleys below, Along the rivers and into the sea. It is from this point a single raindrop finds its way into the ocean, for I know I am and… therefor I am HOME.” Thank you for sharing this lovely video, It is breathtaking to see Mother Earth at her finest.🫶💯

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Do you know, Harmen, I'd rather watch one of your hikes than any feature film? Thank you for letting us share your experience. A throne in heaven indeed. I loved all your coffee plus rising sun moments (eg 29.56); the descending drone shot onto the second red bivouac (23.20); the camera outside looking at you inside (24.47); all the Alpine Choughs; and the artful slow reveal of your new coffee maker. Your night in that tiny wooden chapel must have been very special. Profound thanks, I add mine to the appreciation expressed in all the other comments.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Alpine chough! I did not know that! Thanks for you comment. I always love hearing the shots people like most, inspires me a lot. That night in the chapel was awful. It was damp, the air was stale and I had to be out early to make sure I didn't surprise anyone in the morning. ('; But a cool experience for usre.

@lyrilljackson

Жыл бұрын

why are they not afraid of people? is it cus it's their turf? lol

STAGGERINGLY beautiful. SUPERB footage. Harmen is in a class of his own.

Beautiful Work once more

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

The chance of me ever backpacking the Dolomites is near zero, so the fact that you shared this so beautifully is a gift. Thank you!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment (:

@familywithmelody

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree !

Simply a masterpiece of cinematography. You captured the essence of solo hiking and exploration. Hope to make it to the Dolomites someday myself.

Outstanding both scenery and film. Thank you

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Amazing! Well done!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

this is a fucking masterpiece of a video , holy shit I could not take my eyes off, the amount of perfect shots in this is just too much well done on your amazing cinematography skills

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, thank you man!

hello your adventures are magnificent even for someone like me who always goes to the dolomites

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks! Hope I captured the area in a worthy way

@mattia.duravia08

Жыл бұрын

definitely., which camera do you use to film?

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

@@mattia.duravia08 Panasonic GH5

geniale Bilder und Videos; Gänsehaut pur; einiges habe ich erkannt wo ich auch war; aber 9 Tage hintereinander, Respect👍💪

Amazing video 😍

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I rarely comment on KZread, but I feel compelled to give you kudos on this extraordinarily beautiful piece of filmmaking Harmen. Bravo!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

Another breath taking beautiful video. Thank you so much for sharing your videos with this of us who can't get to such beautiful places. Extraordinary videography!!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Beautiful cinematography in an amazing location.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

proper proper magic piece of film making. those little red hut moments......truly special......great way to spend the day off...thank you!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

What a magnificent and rugged terrain. Truly an astonishing journey and so beautifully filmed.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Keep doing what you're doing man! You're an inspiration.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

Never disappointed on your video. Mood very gentle and peaceful. Thank you for share your beautiful video to us.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Beautifully done. Perfect.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Hey Harmen! I've been watching your videos for a while now and it was time to compliment you on them: what a beautiful videos and photos you make! You can clearly see from your videos that you are also a good photographer: the light, the composition, it's all perfect. They also inspire me: I also like to go out in the most beautiful areas of Europe, with the camera (and sometimes a bicycle). When I see one of your videos I always immediately feel the desire to go on an adventure again.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad I'm in inspiration and not the ultimate goal. Go out and explore!

Thanks for this @Harmen… i live right in front of the dolomites, see them every day i wake up and i never get tired of seeing and obviously hiking them😍 i hope you enjoyed it here its just a magical place… it’s a rare day in the mountains when i do not tear up once in a while astonishing them or hiking them

@kingswiper5748

Жыл бұрын

i wish i knew you were coming here… there are some incredible spots that you van check out so i really could’ve given you the best places here😍 i appreciate you Harmen

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

It's such a beautiful place, especially in Autumn. You are very lucky!

Thoroughly enjoyed another one! I'm in awe!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

There are no words for your videos Harmen 😍❤

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sharon! (:

Thank you to show to the world our beautiful mountains. Perfect video. A great job !!! 🔝

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Absolutely stunning. Almost every single scene is gaspworthy. I do believe this is your best effort yet!!!!!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😃

@familywithmelody

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree 👍

You're definitely my fav KZreadr and such an idol for my future. You put so much effort and amazing angles in your videos. Give me a few years and some money and I'll produce my own content. Thanks a lot!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jae! All you need a simple camera (your phone will even do) and a lot of practice. Good luck!

A master of his craft. This video is truly amazing. How can I give 20 thumbs up?

Bro, This content is on another level. I really appreciate it. You blessed me very much with this. That's what KZread is for. Greetings from Germany

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear so. Danke sehr!

Thank you Harmen! This is such beautiful work. Congratulations. Please keep bringing these beautiful scenes to us!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too, Jessica! (: More films to come for sure!

Amazing rock formations beautiful view from above the mountains I love you're videos Man. I didn't skip ad's for supporting you.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

You are the best (;

What a great video of a great adventure, as usual. Thanks for sharing

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

It looks incredible there! It's insane how drones gave us the ability to get a different perspective of the landscape and made our hiking videos so much richer!

I lift my hat for you Harmen, for taking us with you on magnificent hikes around the world and of course your superior photography. Thank you and enjoy your future hikes (many years ago, I did most of the routes that you did in the Drakensburg, South Africa)

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul! Glad you like the. The Drakensberg hike is still one of the most special hikes I've ever done. It's so remote, so wild and so extreme!

THIS IS PURELY STUNNING! THANK YOU

@angelsumchang

Жыл бұрын

SO POETIC

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Thank you man, from Brazil! 🇧🇷

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Your videos are grounding and peaceful. Thank you for your content,those well established videos that can really transport the beauty and atmosphere of that places!★

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Harmen, really appreciate all the hard work hiking, climbing and getting all the terrific shots for this breathtaking video 😮. Loved the red huts along the way and of course the Dolomites were awesome 😊 Thanks for such a great trip and to many more adventures around the world. 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♀️🇺🇸

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Those red bivaccos are my favorite! They are in such cool places, with just enough comfort. Thanks for the comment and compliments!

@dnstone1127

4 ай бұрын

Mmmm, not sure he considers it work😀

Fantastic video Harmen, as always!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I always blown away by your composition, always makes me smile. I really enjoy it. Thanks Harmen.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

I am new to your channel, not anymore. This should win an Oscar or some such high level accolade from movie makers. Thoroughly enjoyable. As we all know even on the days when we aren't personally out on the trails, watching 1/2 hour masterpiece like this gives some nice fraction of feeling and benefit as the real thing. How much fun this would be.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon!

tes vidéos sont à couper le souffle mec , un grand moment de sérénité à chaque fois !!

Your content is amazing!! Great job!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Appreciated!

so mystical, awesome content as always

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

You're the best!

Magnifique, je ne n'ose même pas imaginer tout le temps et les efforts dans les aller-retours pour se filmer tout seul. Merci.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Merci merci!

Incredible, Harmen. I'm in awe of the places you take us, and also of your attention to detail with regard to composition.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kurt!

Thanks for the Serenity and music🎼❤️🕉🎼

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

I think there is no other person that does this type of video as well as you. You are an artist. Thank you for the beauty of dreaming in nature and in silence.

Muchas felicidades hno. Tus vídeos son extraordinarios. Te mando un fuerte abrazo con afecto

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias! :D

This is just so epic, fantastic footage and really enjoyable to come along on this journey with you through the screen. Amazing suff Harmen, keep doing what you`re doing.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Salut Harmen,from Marseille ,south of France.Amazing job! Your video are so relaxing..only music and sounds of nature..You make the world so beautiful..Congratulations..🌍🙏👏👏👏

Magnificent Video and Stills, gives such peace and pleasure to watch them, you know your world indeed.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you John!

Such beautiful work, Harmen. You are an inspiration. You always present the beautiful landscape elegantly and do it justice. The Bible verse is very appropriate. Nothing like sitting down with my headphones on with a big screen on a Friday evening to enjoy your work after a long week. Thank you. I look forward to your next film.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that! (: Thanks Rick

Salute to your selection of shots! Oh, that first camping site scene! Great love and respect from a solo mountain hiker from the Hindu Kush Mountains Lower Chitral District of Pakistan!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! If you have any cool long distance hikes there, please let me know!

Absolutely stunning. Thank you.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Absolutely wonderful. I have travelled the Dolomites twice and it was not enough.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

It really is a beautiful place!

Harmen, your films are so peaceful. Pure poetry ! Thanks for sharing with us those beautiful moments. Stay safe, mate.

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Harmen, thank you for making this video. I know there are already tons of very enthusiastic comments regarding your craftmanship but let me add to the lot - I'm in awe. The sheer level of complexity and effort that went into creating this is astounding. I am a beginner hiker, photography enthusiast and recently purchased my first drone specifically to capture the Dolomites. To say your movie is inspiring is an understatement. Congrats, you are on an other level. I'll make sure to watch your other videos.

Hello Harmen, just want to say thank you and I want to hug you because of the art you are showing, its really beautiful.

@HarmenHoek

18 күн бұрын

You are so welcome, thanks!

Another masterpiece, thanks for the inspiration keep going!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Extraordinary! This journey and the one in Picos del Europa my favorites! Keep doing this amazing job!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Just wow! Was visiting the Dolomites this summer, sadly only for 3 days. But this wants me to go back there so badly! Keep it up!

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Netflix needs to sign up Harmen for a show - "The Silent Hiker" and each season is a new area.

Amazing Harmen. Love this place and your video is really SPECTACULAR. Your´re an inspiration to me to do something similar in Spain. Thanks man

@HarmenHoek

Жыл бұрын

Have fun!