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Dirk Urspruch went for a hike
September 24, 2026 at 08:21
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Dirk Urspruch went for a hike
September 21, 2026 at 08:05
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6 days ago
Today I was hanging around the area of the pre-dams of the Dhünntalsperre. This tour conveniently connects the dams of the Große Dhünn and Kleine Dhünn. You have the water beside you for a long time before it continues variedly through the forest and across fields. Anyone who wants to do a quiet loop
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Dirk Urspruch went for a hike
September 7, 2026 at 08:03
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September 7, 2026
It starts here directly at the Henrichshütte Museum. From here you can quickly reach the Ruhr and the beautiful Ruhr valley. Soon the Isenberg with the castle ruins will come into view, which I had already visited years ago, but without background knowledge. Exactly 800 years ago, a lot was going on
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Dirk Urspruch and Frauke Urspruch went for a hike
August 30, 2026 at 09:41
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August 30, 2026
I always associate the island of Borkum with my first holiday without my parents. In 1983, I was a guest with a church youth group at the CVJM youth hostel Waterdelle and had two wonderful weeks of holiday there. Today, after 43 years, I have returned for the first time. Of course, a lot has changed
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Dirk Urspruch went for a hike
August 25, 2026 at 08:09
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August 25, 2026
Actually, these were two separate rounds today, both hugging the northern edge of Neviges. By connecting them via Alaunstr., however, you can easily combine the two tours. There is a bit more to see on the second round. Although Hardenberg Castle is currently a single construction site, it becomes more
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Dirk Urspruch went for a hike
August 20, 2026 at 07:58
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August 20, 2026
This circuit has a simple route profile. Here you can simply put your legs forward and let your soul dangle while hiking. The Wupper accompanies you almost the entire time, which is currently coming along a bit low in the area of the reservoir. At the end, in the leisure facility "Kräwi", an ice cream
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Dirk Urspruch went for a hike
August 16, 2026 at 09:12
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August 16, 2026
Once again in the Felderbachtal. Sure, much is already known and often seen and described here. But through skillful combination of the numerous smaller hiking trails, new rounds always come about here, which also surprise me. That was the case today too, as I had several "Ah, here I am" moments.
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Dirk Urspruch went for a hike
August 13, 2026 at 06:41
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August 13, 2026
Already early at 8:30 am I was on this tour to take advantage of the pleasant morning temperatures. I hadn't been to Kemnader See for a while; the flat terrain is ideal for warming up. Later, it went away from the Ruhr into the Muttenbachtal. There you can find traces of Witten's mining, which was carried
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Dirk Urspruch went for a hike
August 10, 2026 at 07:38
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August 10, 2026
A beautiful, varied loop that almost completely circles the town of Haan. The profile of the route is moderate and the white circle trail marker accompanies you throughout the entire loop, so you can easily do without navigation. Thanks to many shady sections in the forest, the tour can also be managed
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Dirk Urspruch and others went for a hike
August 1, 2026 at 09:44
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August 1, 2026
As part of our annual Bundesliga meeting, we returned to Rostock after 5 years to visit Stephan, and today we explored the stretch of beach between Elmenhorst and Warnemünde. A varied walk in the fresh sea air.
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Dirk Urspruch went for a hike
June 6, 2026 at 06:52
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June 6, 2026
The last stage was pleasant in the best weather. Without sights along the way, I have now reached the destination in Marsberg on the Diemel. The Eggegebirge ends here, and you suddenly find yourself in the Hochsauerland district.
My conclusion is that the Hermannshöhen are worthwhile for hikers; with
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Dirk Urspruch went for a hike
June 5, 2026 at 07:26
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June 5, 2026
The penultimate stage on the Hermannshöhen started this morning directly at the Willebadessen TV tower. The route guidance was similar to yesterday; long stretches across open heights, interrupted by detours and loops into the woods. I've known the views for several days now, and the increasing "windingness
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Dirk Urspruch went for a hike
June 4, 2026 at 06:57
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June 4, 2026
Some paths around Bad Driburg are currently closed because a windstorm has felled many trees and branches. The Eggeweg is difficult to pass in the area of the Iburg castle ruins. Therefore, I decided today to bypass the area widely. Only after about 4 kilometers detour was I back on track. Again over
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Dirk Urspruch went for a hike
June 3, 2026 at 06:45
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June 3, 2026
Immediately after setting off from Leopoldstal, it went steeply uphill. A mountain hiking trail leads here to the highest peak of the Eggegebirge, the Velmerstot. More precisely, there are two peaks; the Lippian and the Prussian Velmerstot. The Prussian is higher and has a viewing tower on it, which
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Dirk Urspruch went for a hike
June 2, 2026 at 06:27
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June 2, 2026
No school trips or class excursions, no holiday trips with parents, or later with my own family, have ever led me to the Hermannsdenkmal. So this morning I stand in front of this colossal statue for the first time. Imposing from a distance; but up close, massive and a little intimidating, that's my impression
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Where the Ruhrgebiet, Sauerland and Bergisches Land meet, lies Breckerfeld. Today I was a bit north of the Hanseatic city. Without major sights, you can walk through the forests for hours. On the heights, there is a great view of the Märkische Sauerland. Next week I want to start from here again, but
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