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Underside view of the Eggeturm tower with a focus on the supporting wooden structure and the large roof.

Hiking tips with heart – nature, time out & genuine experiences

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Externsteine ​​– View of the Externsteine ​​Round trip from Holzhausen-Externsteine

The Externsteine ​​– about 10 km in the evening hours

Around 6:00 PM, after a rather long workday, I set off (this time alone) for the Externsteine ​​rock formation in Lippe, or more precisely, in Holzhausen-Externsteine. My goal was to capture the sun in a photograph as it set over the Externsteine ​​– however, this wasn't so easy, as the sun tended to set behind the forest – more on that later. When I arrived at the clearing in front of the Externsteine, I was pleasantly surprised to find that […]

View towards Bad Pyrmont.

Mud, swearing and a wonderful view in Lower Saxony, Bad Pyrmont

Under a bright blue sky, the four of us set off around 11:00 AM from Lippe in North Rhine-Westphalia to Bad Pyrmont in Lower Saxony – the drive thankfully only takes about 50 minutes. Perfect for a Sunday. We arrive in Bad Pyrmont, drive a little further, and (almost) drive our car, which isn't really suitable for off-road use, into a field. After a brief period of reorientation, we find the right starting point for our hike and even spot the restaurant before we've gotten out of the car… Read more » Mud, swearing, and a wonderful view in Bad Pyrmont, Lower Saxony

View from Talaia de Son Jaumell towards Cala Mesquida

Hiking in Mallorca – from Cala Agulla to Cala Mesquida

We (this time a group of four) are enjoying the beautiful and incredibly diverse island of Mallorca for about six days, far from the tourist crowds, in Capdepera. The people, the beaches, and the weather all convince us that the Balearic island is a paradise – also for culture and nature lovers. We've set aside one day (or rather evening) for a hike up to the former signal light on the Talaia de Son Jaumell (273 m above sea level), as we can see it from our beach visits. Around… Read more » Hiking in Mallorca – from Cala Agulla to Cala Mesquida

View of the Rabennest Alpe, the free-roaming cows and the surrounding landscape.

Hiking in Bavaria – Across the Immenstadt Horn

We were actually supposed to be in Hawaii at this time of year, on our honeymoon – but due to the current pandemic, we postponed everything by a year and were lucky enough to be able to travel to Bavaria this year in a rented camper. So, for the first time in our lives, we're venturing into the world of mountains and lakes to experience nature a little. Bühl am Alpsee is our starting point. Our starting point is also our campsite on the shores of the large Alpsee lake… Read more » Hiking in Bavaria – Over the Immenstädter Horn

View of the Rur river and the surrounding countryside.

Eifel National Park: Across the Kermeter

In the morning, it's time for breakfast, getting ready, and then into the car – we're off to the "Wilder Kermeter Nature Experience Area." After driving along a few switchbacks to reach the trailhead, we're greeted by two rangers at the parking lot. It feels like being in one of the big national parks in the USA. There are numerous parking spaces at the trailhead; apparently, this parking lot is also regularly used by public transport, which suggests that the organizers have put some thought into it… Read more » Eifel National Park: Across the Kermeter

Eifel National Park: Hike from Einruhr to Dedenborn

Eifel National Park: Hike from Einruhr to Dedenborn

After about a four-hour drive, we arrived in Einruhr, at the Eifel National Park. It's warm, the sun is shining, and we're eager to explore the nature and surroundings. We chose a leisurely, not-too-long route to start with, as we plan to check into a campsite at Rursee later that day. We parked in the generously sized parking areas along the road, put on our gear, and set off to take in our first impressions… Read more » Eifel National Park: Hike from Einruhr to Dedenborn

View from the Velmerstot in Lippe

Climate Experience Route Velmerstot

More or less spontaneously, a good friend and former colleague and I set off at 11:00 AM for the Velmerstot Climate Experience Route near Veldrom, a small village belonging to the town of Horn-Bad Meinberg. We wanted to test our hiking limits for our planned trek across the Alps in September, seeing how long we could walk in a single day. We drove together for half an hour to the starting point of the hike, which is signposted as 17.9 km (a slight detour is worthwhile...). Read more » Velmerstot Climate Experience Route

The hike on the Luhbachweg trail in the Teutoburg Forest offers plenty of variety and mystical insights into the forest.

Luhbachweg – Hiking in Kalletal

Our little excursion to Kalletal (a mere 30 minutes from our home) begins quite leisurely in the late morning around 10:00 a.m. Arriving in Kalletal, or more precisely in the small village of Langenholzhausen, we initially have a few minor difficulties finding a parking spot at the intended starting point of the route. Finally, we opt for a church parking lot, put on our light gear, and set off. After about 300 meters on the trail, we realize that we could have also started on the main road… Read more » Luhbachweg – Hiking in Kalletal

Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Teutoburg Forest, Lengerich Canyon View

Premium hiking trail: Canyon View in Lengerich

After a good hour's drive, we arrive at the trailhead parking lot and see that this trail is certainly very popular, yet we have no trouble finding a parking space. Once we've dropped off all our gear (a few snacks and, as always, our camera equipment), we can begin our first steps on the approximately 11.5-kilometer hike. The trail leads through a small sculpture garden with a small but charming observation tower (actually, it's... Read more » Premium hiking trail: Canyon View in Lengerich