Last weekend was once again all about sports and culture. However, the rather gloomy weather on Friday, which mostly presented itself in various shades of grey, did not exactly encourage us to go hiking or cycling. Still, we wanted to stretch our legs a little, so we decided to take a short walk around Lake Vienenburg — only 2.7 km,
There is always something going on at the weekends during the summer months. And that makes perfect sense: here in Germany, you should make the most of the warm season and get outside, because from October onwards, we will all be huddled around the heating again anyway. 🙂 This weekend, the town of Bad Harzburg invited everyone to its traditional
These days I’m out on my mountain bike more and more often—with a little electric assistance. Strictly speaking, that goes against my usual philosophy, because I’ve always wanted to conquer every climb under my own power. So what changed? Well, after riding an e-MTB for the first time and absolutely flying up and down the hills, things were never quite
They hold a strong fascination for many people: the so-called **lost places**. Abandoned sites, buildings, and other locations that exude a haunting charm and invite visitors to embark on a journey of discovery. Of course, a great deal of imagination is part of the experience, too—after all, these are places where you can truly let your imagination run wild. This
There are hiking trails that sound like pure adventure. And then there’s the **Wildcat Trail near Bad Harzburg** — the kind of trail that instantly makes you think of silent paws, mysterious forests, and that romantic feeling of locking eyes with a wildcat at any moment, gazing into its amber-colored eyes. The reality? Well… let’s just say: mixed. The hike
Sometimes it’s not the highest peaks or the most spectacular long-distance hikes that stay with you — but those special days when everything simply falls into place: spring sunshine, sweeping views, historic places, and that wonderful feeling of being exactly where you’re meant to be. That’s exactly what our hike on the Panorama Trail *Heubergweg* in the Weser Uplands felt
The German Winter Is Still Alive It still exists, the German winter. In truth, hardly anyone had really expected it anymore—least of all Deutsche Bahn and the municipal snow-clearing services 🙂 But yes, while snow and icy conditions are more of a nuisance in the city, elsewhere both states of aggregation create a true winter wonderland, for example in the
Sunday morning in late autumn. A look out the window—wow, the sun is announcing itself on the horizon. Unbelievable! This looks like the perfect day for a cozy hike in the Harz Mountains, and maybe—just maybe—it will be rounded off with a sauna session or two 🙂 Wildcat Trail vs. Therapeutic Climate Walk Originally, the plan for this Sunday was
A girls’ weekend in the Harz Mountains for my birthday — that was the plan this year. We set off on Saturday in the rain. First, I take the bus to Magdeburg. I even arrive there almost on time, where my friend is already waiting for me. We continue by car, taking the highway and then country roads to Güntersberge.
Maybe these are the last sunny and reasonably warm autumn days we’re experiencing right now. Before the gray and dark winter sets in, we’re taking advantage of the day for a hike in the Leinebergland. This time, our destination is the Lippold’s Cave. Even the winding drive to our starting point in Gerzen is an experience in itself. The hilly