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ThorstenAufmWeg and LucyOne went for a hike
July 26, 2026 at 09:37
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ThorstenAufmWeg and LucyOne went for a hike
July 19, 2026 at 11:20
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July 19, 2026
Today, too, we were supposed to go into terrain that was as unknown as possible, yet still close by.
Lakes would also be cool.
Our choice then fell on the 6-Lakes-Plateau near Duisburg.
After walking a stretch on urban forest paths and dirt tracks along the lakes, we came to an outdoor swimming pool. The
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ThorstenAufmWeg and LucyOne went for a hike
July 4, 2026 at 11:12
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July 5, 2026
Today we borrowed a tour from @Michael 🚶♂️. Returned safe and sound with many thanks.
We were warned: right at the beginning, we shouldn't take the overgrown path he had taken, but a few meters further. Nevertheless, we took a look: overgrown, yes, but where on earth was a path supposed to have been
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ThorstenAufmWeg and LucyOne went for a hike
June 21, 2026 at 10:16
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June 21, 2026
Back in familiar territory.
Small flatland loop, close to water, yet still much too warm. The latter at least for one of us.
We liked it.
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ThorstenAufmWeg and LucyOne went for a hike
May 25, 2026 at 08:05
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May 26, 2026
Today a "stopover on the way back" tour.
It was supposed to be a round near Gerolstein, I haven't been here in a long time and didn't know the area at all. So it was perfect.
We picked out the 8 km short Gerolsteiner Felsenpfad.
We started at the Kasselburg, next to which there is also an eagle and wolf
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ThorstenAufmWeg and LucyOne went for a hike
May 24, 2026 at 10:25
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May 24, 2026
Getting an early start isn't our thing right now: After we had already set off late anyway, we wasted a relatively large amount of time looking for parking and then parked a bit off the actual trail.
So we didn't set off until around 12:30.
After the access path was mastered, it immediately started with
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ThorstenAufmWeg and LucyOne went for a hike
May 23, 2026 at 12:37
Moselsteig-Seitensprung Graf Georg Johannes Weg
Oder: Die Umrundung des Schlosses Valdenz
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May 23, 2026
We actually wanted to leave yesterday.
And actually go to the Belgian Ardennes.
After some bookings (via various platforms) of the few, still somewhat affordable accommodations in the region (the idea with the Belgian Ardennes had apparently occurred to a few others too) and cancellations by the respective
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ThorstenAufmWeg and LucyOne went for a hike
May 9, 2026 at 10:17
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May 9, 2026
Woke up late, hastily picked a destination and set off.
Barely parked and started walking, when we were approached by an elderly gentleman who was out with his rollator and dachshund bag (incl. dachshund): Whether we were from the area? We denied it. We were to remember a few numbers: 1-2-4-8, 1-8-8-0
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ThorstenAufmWeg and LucyOne went for a hike
May 1, 2026 at 10:00
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May 1, 2026
Today I wasn't motivated at all to get in the car and drive somewhere.
Starting from Erkelenz, however, means first overcoming almost 4 km of fields and arable land.
Actually sounds like a boring day.
However, @LucyOne didn't want to do that, because she wanted to do just that. Move.
The compromise was then
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ThorstenAufmWeg and LucyOne went for a hike
April 19, 2026 at 09:33
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April 19, 2026
Today just a small round, I thought: After living in Erkelenz for 17.5 years, I really have to see the highlight "Bluebells" in neighboring Doveren. Judging by the masses of komoot tours, they are probably blooming right now.
So I quickly grabbed a tour from local hero @Marianne (Janny) and my favorite
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ThorstenAufmWeg and LucyOne went for a hike
April 18, 2026 at 10:12
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April 18, 2026
“Let’s look for your trekking pole today!” LucyOne suggested this morning.
“Oh, great,” I thought, “we might as well look for the Holy Grail, the chances of finding the trekking pole I lost last week are probably similar.”
Besides, I already walked the route last week. 2 times in a row the same route
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ThorstenAufmWeg and LucyOne went for a hike
April 9, 2026 at 08:13
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April 9, 2026
Last day, last round.
Selected a small tour that is near our accommodation: An "Eislek Pad", something like the "Traumschleifen" (dream loops) near us.
It seemed to us like a summary of the last few days: forest paths, dirt paths, stream valleys, paths along the Our, rocky paths, Layen (or Lays?).
Nice conclusion.
We liked it.
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ThorstenAufmWeg and LucyOne went for a hike
April 8, 2026 at 08:25
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April 8, 2026
Today was the last stage of our Escapardenne Lee Trail.
But first, we parked in Hosingen, because buses ran from here to the start in Hoscheid and also arrived from our destination Kautenbach.
The bus stop was found quickly, our bus was due in 15 minutes. However, the app showed more and more delay, at
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ThorstenAufmWeg and LucyOne went for a hike
April 7, 2026 at 09:22
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April 7, 2026
Today, thanks to the improved public transport connection due to the public holiday, I tackled the second part of the Escapardenne Lee Trail.
There are no super-duper highlights like in Müllerthal here, but that's not necessary either: The trail itself is top-notch.
Mostly dirt paths, hillside paths, and
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ThorstenAufmWeg and LucyOne went for a hike
April 6, 2026 at 10:21
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April 6, 2026
We started today in Larochette, parked on the outskirts of town.
Hardly out of the car, the first highlight for me: a rock garage. That is, a garage built into the rock. I have no idea why I found that so remarkable. Perhaps because a mundane utility space in an incredibly beautiful rock formation created
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Back to Belgium, following one of the tours planned by @LucyOne near Solwaster.
Right at the start, there was one of the strangest barriers I've ever encountered: with a corner in it. Wondered why, but went through first, in a stooped posture again. I don't like walking stooped, but oh well.
100m further
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