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Actually, today wasn't the kind of weather for an outdoor stroll at all, but if there was any chance of getting some fresh air and exercise this week, today was it; the weather, after all, doesn't care about personal schedules. On the other hand, and looking at it positively, it was a chance to finally

In the morning, thick, persistent fog hung in the Main Valley between the Spessart and Odenwald forests, raising concerns that the planned cold but sunny hike to the Schafhof farm would turn into a bitterly cold trek through the mist. However, Amorbach is situated at a higher elevation than the Main

The Lahn-Taunus region is certainly best known for its deeply carved, wildly romantic valleys, most notably the Jammertal and the Schweizertal, but its open plateaus also have their charm and offer ample opportunities for hiking – especially on sunny winter days like today.



Once again, it was the archaeologist

How wonderful it is to wander through fields and meadows in this glorious weather. Although the area west of Seligenstadt is relatively densely populated, there are still some tranquil spots, such as the northern part of Lake Harres or the almost exotic-looking deadwood floodplain in the Pechgraben nature

While the main part of this cultural trail leads through the town of Lohr, the section that winds through the forest up to the Ampelstein rock formation and back down through the "Klapper" (a small, narrow path) is truly fantastic! The footpath chosen for the ascent is almost entirely covered in wet

The Westerwald Landscape Museum comprises eight buildings, offering a wealth of insights into the lives and work of the local people. Seven of the buildings were dismantled in various parts of the Westerwald region and reconstructed here in their original form. The entrance appears modern only from the

Combining a family visit to the Wine Route with a short hike was a good idea in principle, but the originally planned route into the forest wasn't suitable due to the muddy and, above all, slippery paths. Instead, a vineyard tour at the foot of the hills became the better alternative – certainly a better

We first encountered the Simmerbach on the E3 long-distance hiking trail on our journey through Europe from France to Poland, specifically in the Soonwald forest, precisely where the 57-kilometer-long stream changes its name. From its source to Gemünden, it's called the Simmerbach, while from Gemünden

The Hatzbach Legends Trail is a circular hiking trail certified by the German Hiking Institute – great, let's go, it can only be good, right?



As far as the trail's concept is concerned, it certainly succeeds. Information panels are placed along the way, telling not only legends but also conveying true

This short circular hike, a combination of two local trails around the Annelsbach valley, starts and ends at the Roman "Villa Haselburg." Although excavations have been taking place at the Roman estate since 1979, it still poses many mysteries for scholars, most notably the question: Why such a large