The Oderwald is not for the faint-hearted, I said that already. This impression was confirmed this sunday. We are on a tour around the so called Hungerberg, the heighest heigh within the Oderwald. We kind of have an idea how the hill got its name. However the wooden coffin-like cases at the entrance of the forest with its brush-borders on
There is one thing you can count on, even in times of Corona: The bloom of the heathland. It is a rule of thumb that the blooming period takes place from August, 8.8 to September, 9.9 every year. Therefore it is high time to watch that natural spectacle on the spot. Okay, let’s go to the “Heiliger Hain” close to
This saturday we are heading for the Börde-Kreis to Flechtingen. Next to the interesting moated castle the place has to nice coffeehouses with an outside terrace and a golden cow symbolizing the change from a one-horse town to a health resort. Prior to the hike we visit the baroque style garden and castle at Hundisburg. Together with the hike on
After continuous rainfall on friday luck is on our side again on sunday. We decide on the hike Otterpfad Wahrenholz-Nord and thus walk on the traces of the otter alongside the river Ise. The flora and fauna at the river fascinates us. It is a true dragonfly dream we come across. Both, beautiful demoiselles and Grüne Flussjungfern are on parade
We are on the move at the mountain village Hohegeiß which is one of the highest places within the Harz Mountains with 642 metres above sea level. Right at the arrival we smell the fresh and clean air of this area. The village is located in the middle of mountain meadows, forests and “Dicke Tannen”. And today’s walk is just
This panoramic loop above Bad Salzdetfurth has it all: Wild animals and other dangers are lurking on this breathtaking hike which is 26 kilometres long and one has to manage nearly 800 metres of difference in altitude altogether. And: look out for the devil’s kitchen! At the witchhouse Today’s hike is called: Around Bad Salzdetfurth. The tour is supposed to
Just the crown was missing otherwise we would have met the incarnation: the Frog King of the Lammer Holz! The stupidest thing: I did not even try to find out whether it is a enchanted prince! What a wasted opportunity! Well, at least I have my Braunschweig horse whisperer with me, who saves us just a couple of minutes later
I did not expect that a little bird can brighten a whole day. In this case I am talking about an siskin. Again and again it and its companions crossed our way this saturday. That’s more than coincidence I guess. Today, the way of the bird leads us to the Moorhüttenteich at Volkmarode. Formerly there used to be an eminent
Saturday morning, I take a look out of the window and I have no trust in my eyes: Snow! Snow in Braunschweig. Fantastic! We do not have to go to the Harz mountains any more the white substance is right here under our feet. It is lockdown again. An the one hand we do not want to join the Harz-bobsleigh-pack.
Twelve degrees and sun shine in December and regardless thirsty for mulled wine? Well, these three wishes cannot be combined with each other. Whereas wish no. 1 and 2 are fulfilled on this saturday, wish no. 3 is neglected. We missed the “Drive-in christmas market” at Rautheim. Since Wednesday we have our second lockdown of the year. Merry Christmas? We