Martina

Sometimes all it takes is an open door and the courage to step outside.



Clouds drifted across the sky, yet the stars still managed to find their way through the gaps. Below me lay the city, bright and vibrant, a shimmering sea of lights amidst the darkness.



Higher up, a patch of snow still lingered, crunching

Originally, I had planned to hike to Fähnerenspitz, but the snow there was more wet and sparse than wintry... so I spontaneously changed my plans. If I was going to be trudging around in the fog, I wanted to be walking in beautiful powder snow, not a slushy mess ☺️.



At first, the fog completely enveloped

Some places touch you without needing many words. The left bank of the Rhine is exactly that kind of place for me.



I leave the paths and let myself drift… walking right along the shore, balancing on stones and driftwood, open to the little beauties along the edge. Two shells that meet like a heart. Colorful

This hike never fails to delight me, even in less than perfect weather. The gnarled, ancient pines around the Ellhorn enchant me anew each time 🥰 and the views down into the Rhine Valley are simply magnificent.



The Fläscher Leiterliweg was, of course, my personal highlight once again 😍. So much so that

This winter hike was simply a gift. Well-groomed trails, a pleasantly firm blanket of snow, and those breathtaking views across to the Gauschla – a sight that always touches my heart and makes it leap for joy ♥️😍☺️



We took our time, enjoyed long breaks, and savored every moment of the day. When it comes

A route that enchants me anew each summer and winter. Today I was lucky enough to experience this landscape almost entirely to myself 🥰 wonderfully solitary, peaceful, and quiet.



The snow was surprisingly varied: bare, icy, deep, and wet, with even some powder in between, and later with a crusty layer

Since the sweet jackdaw hadn't shown up last time, I simply had to check on her today, and yes, she's doing well 🥰🤗



I turned it into a real leisurely hike: enjoying breaks, lounging, dozing, just being, and letting the silence, the mountain panorama, and all the little wonders around me wash over me

Today I needed no route, no destination, no planning.



Just the moment I opened the door.



The cold air, the silence over the city, lights in the distance, and somewhere in between, me.



The day slowly faded away, thoughts quieted, step by step.



It wasn't a long trip. Just a walk around town. But sometimes

What a peaceful, wonderful day in the mountains ♥️

The current snow conditions had a unique charm this time: an almost unbelievable solitude. We didn't encounter a single soul all day; only a few paragliders sent us greetings from the sky above the summit of Vilan 🪂.



We had to carry our snowshoes for

🌄 Between Solitude and Evening Light 🌄



WOW, what a day 🫶🥰♥️

After the shady, steep Brüeltobel (not my favorite 😉), I was rewarded at the top with sunshine, peace and quiet, and an almost completely untouched winter landscape, with only animal tracks in the snow 🥰.



Only on the descent did I meet a