Uwe Mannuß

In beautiful, fresh weather, we went for a hike with friends around Dreschhausen in the Oberbergisches Land. We started at the edge of the village, and after a short walk through the beautiful village with its partly slate-covered half-timbered houses, we were in the open countryside. Here in the Oberbergisches

I had my day off today and used it to take the train to Aachen in perfect weather. I just let myself drift and strolled through the city center, which I know well from some earlier visits. From the main train station, I went to the Marschiertor,

Sunday midday, the weather was perfect, so I laced up my hiking boots and explored the countryside right on my doorstep. The Sieg floodplain near Sieglar is worth a visit any time of year, and the early spring weather is slowly causing the buds on hedges and trees to burst open, revealing the first tender

A short walk around Breidenbach in the Oberbergisches Land region. Spring is in the air, the birds are chirping away, it's quite warm, and the buds are already plump and about to open. This is how I like it! 🌞

Today is our last day of vacation, and to celebrate, we drove to the Formentor peninsula, which isn't far from our vacation rental. We started at the parking lot by the Hotel Formentor and hiked through a holm oak forest, passed a bodega with a large vineyard (I had no idea they grew wine on the Formentor

Today we travelled again via Pollença into the Tramuntana Mountains to visit the Lluc Monastery. We parked nearby and hiked through sections of holm oak forest. It's fascinating to see how the trees have taken root among the rocks, drawing enough nutrients and water from the barren soil. We reached a

The gardens of Alfabia are considered a jewel of Mallorcan garden design and are located at the foot of the Tramuntana Mountains, not far from the tunnel to Sóller. Their origins date back to the 12th century, when the Arab vizier Ben Abet had a summer residence built in Alfabia. The current estate belongs

Today we went to the Serra de L'levant in the northeast of the island, near Artà. Here lies the L'levant Natural Park, which protects a large part of the peninsula.



Our hike started at the S'Alqueria Vella Nature Reserve, a little way from Artà. From there, a gravel track led us uphill through a beautiful

The enchanting Oratori de Sant Miquel lies near Campanet on a narrow country road. It is one of Mallorca's oldest churches and enjoys a charming location at the foot of the Tramuntana Mountains. Documented since 1248, it may have existed even in Arab times. After the Reconquista, it served for a time

We start in Port de Soller, right at the roundabout on the edge of town. A rough path leads us quickly uphill, through woods and pastures, accompanied by sheep, dry stone walls, and olive trees. After a while, we reach Son Llampaies, a small hamlet above Port de Soller. Olive trees, citrus trees, and