Definitely derailed: A refuge in the forest

Definitely derailed: A refuge in the forest

Spring already did it and also summer seems to follow the pattern: the most beautiful seasons of the year let us down. Being out of sync, exhausted by Corona stress and other things, surrounded by drizzling rain and fog a shack saves the day: the refuge close to Hahnenklee. Without any chance of outlooks the hut seems to be like

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No sweet without sweat at Hohegeiß!

No sweet without sweat at Hohegeiß!

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

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Inside devil’s kitchen at Bad Salzdetfurth

Inside devil’s kitchen at Bad Salzdetfurth

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

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High above Hildesheim: A roadhouse hike

High above Hildesheim: A roadhouse hike

Today I show you how I turn a 16km-walk into a 22km-walk. Besides you can learn about the development of my bird and plant identification project. And finally I will let you know why the lust for live needs to return to Germany. When the forest blooms We park our car close to the Feldstraße of Hildesheim. At first we

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The adonis of Heeseberg

The adonis of Heeseberg

The lyrics of a well-known song goes like: „When the white lilac blooms again.“ In this case yellow plants are fine, because this Sunday we marvel at something special: the spring adonis. This wonderful plant is under nature protection and can only be found in some isolated regions. One of them is the Heeseberg at Watenstedt, which offers an interesting

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Visiting the gods of Irmenseul

Visiting the gods of Irmenseul

Where to go if it should not be either the Harz or the Braunschweiger Land? Lamspringe and its surroundings can be an alternative, because here you can combine art, culture and Wanderlust. On a loop that passes by both, the Königsweg and the Rennsteig, we do not only give in to our bubbly mood in Woltershausen but enjoy truffles on

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Corona diary: On top of the Öselberg

Corona diary: On top of the Öselberg

Once again looking for new hiking and bicycle destinations I get aware of the Öselberg. So far I have not heard of that hill before. But this change today. As the weather is supposed to be worse on Easter I use the window of opportunity and start around noon. However I did not expect such a strong contrary wind on

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