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Michael G. went for a hike
May 21, 2026
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Michael G. went for a hike
May 2, 2026
Wanderung 13/2026; Wanderung in den Mai
Modautaler Uferweg
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May 3, 2026
Due to yesterday's general "holiday rush", I stayed home and did my May hike today. The weather was optimal and the air was also dry, so I rarely broke a sweat.
Since today's tour is a linear hike, I took the bus from Ernsthofen to the starting point. However, in Brandau I would have had to wait 45 minutes
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Michael G. went for a hike
April 25, 2026
Wanderung 12/2026; Wanderung für die Seele
Mit Freunden auf dem Brombachtaler Fernblickweg und ein unerwünschter Gast
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May 3, 2026
Today we formed a carpool to the starting point of our hike. The start was in Böllstein, where we first learned about the geological development of the Odenwald at the large granite rock, which is also a memorial for those who fell in both world wars. We didn't get very far after that, because at the
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Michael G. went for a hike
April 23, 2026
Wanderung 11/2026; Hiwweltour Stadecker Warte
In Rheinhessen unterwegs; Wäldchen, Wiesen, Weiden und Brachen
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May 1, 2026
After yesterday's strenuous tour, today's tour was more leisurely, again with my friend, who had arrived a day earlier with his dog and campervan and was already waiting for me. From the Mengel-Eppelmann winery in Elsheim, we went via the Hiwwel Zubringer through the village to the actual trail. We decided
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Michael G. went for a hike
April 22, 2026
Wanderung 10/2026; Von Groß-Umstadt umständlich nach Heubach
Mit ungeplanten Hindernissen durch das Umstädter Land
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May 1, 2026
I had originally planned about 18 km for this tour, mainly on the S3. But then it unintentionally became significantly more.
Initially, I wanted to go directly to the Rödelshäuschen without detours. However, at the starting point, I made the mistake of doubting the advice of a friendly local about the
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Michael G. went for a hike
April 11, 2026
Wanderung 09/2026; Vor dem Wetterwechsel nochmal Sonne getankt
Von Oppenheim über Dienheim zum Rhein
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April 14, 2026
Today I wasn't out alone again, but with my friend Dieter. Due to the currently high fuel prices, we didn't want to drive far, and besides, we hadn't been to the nearby Rhine for a long time. A change in weather was already announced for this afternoon, the beginning of which was already clearly visible
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Michael G. went for a hike
April 8, 2026
Wanderung 08/2026; Heute mal etwas Leichteres
Ausgedehnte Wanderung zu historischen Sehenswürdigkeiten und prachtvollen Ausblicken
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April 13, 2026
From Seeheim town hall and its historical predecessor, it went uphill past the Schlossgarten area through the forest up to Karlshöhe, where several paths meet. With the exception of a short section through an open meadow on the route, the wide path then continued upwards in a long, winding manner, past
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Michael G. went for a hike
April 7, 2026
Wanderung 07/2026; Training auf dem Nibelungensteig
Eine herausfordernde Tour von Lindenfels über Ellenbach nach Schannenbach und Schlierbach zurück, heute ohne Burgbesichtigung
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April 12, 2026
Of course, I could have taken it easier today and chosen a less strenuous tour. But on the one hand, the challenge appealed to me, and on the other hand, after the long winter break, some training for my Camino in May will do me good. Anyone who knows Lindenfels knows that you either go uphill or downhill
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Michael G. went for a hike
March 24, 2026
Wanderung 06/2027; Ein Wanderfossil auf dem Weg zu seinen Vorfahren
Der Urpferdchenweg Messel
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April 5, 2026
With two friends, today's hike took us far back into geological history and to an encounter with our distant relatives.
From Messel station, we first went into the village. Unfortunately, the museum is only open on weekends. Then we walked past allotments, over field paths to the edge of the forest and
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Michael G. went for a hike
March 21, 2026
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April 1, 2026
Today we went with a bus company on a full-day excursion to the Easter market in St. Wendel, Saarland. After a pleasant two-hour drive, we arrived. The town impresses primarily with its large St. Wendelinus Basilica, also called Wendelsdom, from the 14th century with the tomb of Saint Wendelin. Before
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Michael G. went for a hike
March 20, 2026
Wanderung 04/2026; Dem Frühling entgegen. Blütenwanderung an der Bergstraße
Eine sonnige Runde von Heppenheim über den Blütenweg und die Felder, durch die Mühlgasse nach Zell und über den Hemsberg durch die Weinberge zurück.
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April 1, 2026
After managing to see a large part of the year-round bloom in Madeira despite the changeable weather, it was high time to experience one in my home region before it's gone again. What other region could be considered than the Bergstraße? And my expectations were more than met.
From the Odenwald winegrowers
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Michael G. went on an adventure
March 15, 2026
Bootsfahrt an der Südküste von Madeira
Mit der Santa Maria auf Walbeobachtung
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April 1, 2026
Today, my dream of a trip on a historic sailing ship was finally to come true. While the weather during the night, like most of the previous days, was very changeable and wet, and further rain was actually forecast for the day, it became increasingly sunny by the morning and remained so throughout the
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Michael G. went for a hike
March 14, 2026
Wanderung 03c/2026; Madeira; Funchal Teil 2
Kreuz und quer durch Madeiras Hauptstadt Funchal Teil 2
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April 1, 2026
After yesterday's very beautiful but strenuous bus tour to the west and north, with its completely different climate zone and climate, I had planned the other part of the capital for today. Also because on Saturdays the farmers from the surrounding area sell their goods there in the Mercado de Lavrados
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Michael G. went for a hike
March 12, 2026
Wanderung 03b/2026; Madeira; zum Christo Rei
b) Vom Hotel in Caniço zur Christus Statue Christo Rei und mit dem Bus zurück
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April 1, 2026
Today I did not participate in any group activity and decided to hike to the Cristo Rei statue. This sight was not part of the travel itinerary and I really wanted to see it.
In contrast to the changeable weather of the previous days, it was sunny all day and pleasantly warm later.
From the hotel, I received
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Michael G. went for a hike
March 11, 2026
Wanderung 03a/2026; Madeira; Funchal Teil 1
a) Kreuz und quer durch Madeiras Hauptstadt Funchal Teil 1
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April 1, 2026
From the one-week trip with an organizer to Madeira, a half-day trip to the capital Funchal was planned for today after yesterday afternoon's excursion to Monte and the Nonnental. Since the time for this was too short for me to be led through the alleys in a crowd, I went out on my own. From our hotel
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May 21, 2026
Lisbon had been on my list of European capitals for a long time.
Upon arrival, I initially thought the city would overwhelm me, but after settling in and getting an overview, I was able to start without aimlessly wandering through the city.
Today, this included an extensive stroll through the old town
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