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The Bastei viewpoint offers a unique panorama with views of numerous landmarks, such as the Lilienstein and Königstein Mountains. A 76.5-meter-long bridge runs through the rock formation. The Bastei Bridge in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains also offers fantastic views. The bridge also leads to the famous

"Schwedenlöcher" is the name given to a romantic yet adventurous gorge between the Bastei massif and the Amselgrund valley near Rathen. The hiking trail leads you through gorge-like rocky paths, over approximately 840 steps and two steep iron ladders, through a unique rocky landscape. The elevation gain

Königstein Fortress is one of the largest mountain fortresses in Europe. It is located in the heart of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, on the plateau of the same name above the town of Königstein on the left bank of the Elbe River in the Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains district (Saxony).

The Burgsee is one of Bad Salzungen's most beautiful spots. Located directly next to the historic old town, nature and adventure, history and modernity combine here. The remains of the former Schnepfenburg castle give the panorama an incomparable atmosphere.



The Burgsee originates from the brine deposits

Today, a short hike in glorious sunshine.

The short Nightingale Trail runs exclusively through the open spaces of the southern Kindel, which are richly structured by hedges and bushes. It leads over the summer pastures of sheep and goats, which keep the areas permanently open and thus preserve valuable

After a long break, we're finally back on tour today. Today we're heading to Gierstädt, located in the Gotha district at the foot of the Fahner Höhe. Fruit cultivation began to take root at the end of the 18th century. Pastor and pomologist Johann Volkmar Sickler played a key role in this. The village

On the crest of the Seeberg there is a bunker complex of the former National People's Army (NVA) of the GDR, which has since been filled in. An anti-aircraft missile system was stationed there.

The car park is on the L1140, which we cross and head straight for the Vesser spring. Hiking downhill, we follow the Vesser, which is part of the Weser river system. There is also a shelter at the Vesser spring.



Crossing the Vesser several times, we come to the Ten Ponds Hut and the 10 ponds. The terraced

Start Hohe Sonne ☀️ in bad weather, but as the saying goes, there is no such thing as bad weather when hiking, but it did improve on the tour.



Drachenschlucht and Landgrafenschlucht.... a few meters apart and yet very different.

While the Drachenschlucht is narrow, with high rocks on the left and right

On our Harz tour today we went to the Blue Lake. It has always been an insider tip for nature lovers and those who want to become one.

In any case, the tour was worth it. When we visited, it had water (not always the case) and was also beautiful to look at. What really surprised me, however, was the rubbish