My last visit to Riga was quite a while ago. It was in November 2017. Late autumn is not necessarily the best time of year to visit the Latvian capital. Still, when I look at the pictures from back then, the weather wasn’t actually that bad. This time, however, I chose what is considered the best time of year—the summer
“Switching off and Decelerating in the Profession with Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility” was the title of my this year’s educational holiday in Tönning on the Eider River. And right from my first walk through the “Pearl in Schleswig-Holstein,” I started to feel the deceleration. The town exudes such a pleasant – not boring – calm that I immediately felt comfortable.
Today, we set out for the final stage of the Schluchtensteig. Unfortunately! The last section is quite challenging: with an ascent of 585 meters and a descent of 1,041 meters. Additionally, the temperatures have risen significantly in recent days, from 11 degrees Celsius on Wednesday to over 20 degrees today. After a very delicious breakfast (many thanks to the wonderful
Today, as I can look back, I believe we are about to experience the most beautiful stage of the Schluchtensteig. After resting the day before, we are now able to handle the first ascent from St. Blasien to Lusthauskopf quite well. From up here, we have a wonderful view of both St. Blasien and the dome of the cathedral. The
The weather forecast for this day could spoil our day. Rain is in the air. Does it make sense to run the fourth stage in the rain, which from the description seems to be the least interesting anyway? We have no desire for muddy paths or soaked shoes. So, we decide at short notice to skip that stage and walk
The Next Morning – Goodbye Schattenmühle The next morning, we’re really not sad to be leaving the Schattenmühle behind. Just a few steps from the accommodation, a steep path to the right leads us back onto the hiking trail. Today’s stage takes us from Schattenmühle to Fischbach. We don’t yet know that tonight we’ll be enjoying the best meal of
At the beginning of the second stage of the Schluchtensteig, we have to be very brave right from the start of the day. Just at the entrance to the Schleifenbach waterfalls, we get caught in a heavy shower from the dark clouds above us. This is doubly unfortunate because the path into the gorge becomes very muddy and slippery. With
The Premium Hiking Trail “Schluchtensteig” in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park can be hiked in six stages. The long-distance trail stretches over nearly 120 kilometers and includes a fair amount of elevation: 3,479 meters of ascent and 3,592 meters of descent. For nature lovers, this trail is definitely a very special experience. Time and again, you find yourself in
It is THE insider tip on the edge of the Harz Mountains between Osterode and Ührde. That’s where you’ll find the Dünaer Rötzelkamm. An absolute highlight, especially for hikers who have already explored everything in the Braunschweig region and the Harz Mountains. The Rötzelkamm is part of the Karst Trail (Karstwanderweg). For stamp collectors, the 15-kilometer circular hiking tour offers
Today, my advice is simple: under no circumstances should you rely on Deutsche Bahn. You’d have better luck playing the lottery. Sadly, this isn’t the first time the train has failed to get me where I needed to go. And so it was again this May 1st. But despite the rocky start, we managed to turn a nearly failed day