Once again, the Deister showed us that you don’t have to travel far to experience a real adventure. On a golden autumn day, we set off in Nienstedt am Deister – a small village that feels like a gateway into this wooded hill range. The First Climb – A Wake-Up Call Barely ten minutes into the hike, our legs were
Even when hiking, it doesn’t always have to be a grand adventure. On Saturday, a small outing took us to Rössing in the municipality of Nordstemmen. Still, we managed to discover three historical buildings along this route: Marienburg Castle, the Calenberg Fortress, and Rössing Castle. However, the latter is privately owned and can only be visited on the “Day of
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
I discovered the beautiful Hildesheim Forest for myself during the COVID pandemic, when it wasn’t allowed to leave your own federal state. And that turned out to be a real stroke of luck. I never would have thought that there are such beautiful hiking opportunities around the city of Hildesheim in Lower Saxony. After I happened to pass the Broyhansweg
I learned about it from an acquaintance: There is a nature reserve (NSG) in the Leine Valley. It is called Leinpolder. There are supposed to be sea eagles there as well. I was immediately hooked. I noted the name and planned to Google the address after the conversation. Through the continuing education program for nature scouts, I found the area:
It’s not exactly easy to find new hiking trails in the Harz region. But we’ve managed to do it again. The spring sun and the wonderful air are drawing us to Lonau this time. You might not know it, but you should! It’s located near Herzberg and has quite a bit to offer along the way “Around Lonau”: a capercaillie
There are days that feel just perfect—made for an adventure that soothes the soul and warms the heart. Our hike above Goslar was exactly one of those days, filled with breathtaking views, unforgettable moments, and a delightful touch of Christmas magic. The Ascent to the Paragliding Meadow – Freedom Over Goslar Our journey begins with a gentle ascent through the
Ever heard of Harsleben? No? Me neither before now. Yet, it’s worth keeping this place in mind. Why? Well, that’s where the Thekenberg is. However, to be fair, there’s no beer on the Thekenberg. But if you keep hiking towards Halberstadt, then, yes, there are a few more highlights waiting for you: the Fünffingerfelsen (Five Finger Rock), the Klusfelsen, the
Since the last hikes were quite strenuous, partly due to the humid and warm weather, we want to take it a bit easier today. Today’s destinations are the Kragenalm and the Kundler Klamm. But, as is often the case in the mountains, even a seemingly short distance can be more challenging than expected. Comatose on the Reflection Trail We start
On our second-to-last hiking day, we experience another tour of superlatives. We use the Schatzberg cable car for the “ascent” up the mountain. Arriving at the parking lot, we are initially confused but pleasantly surprised: parking here is free of charge. We look around several times to be sure. But there’s no sign with parking fees to be seen anywhere.