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February 15, 2026
After the bad weather of the last few days, we went on a sunny, wintry hike today. To make the most of the winter weather, we set off early, as the sun was already quite strong and by the end it was thawing quite a bit.
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January 22, 2026
Langenstein is very unassuming, but very diverse. The castle park, the cave dwellings, the town itself, and the Hoppelberg hill with the surrounding Halberstadt Hills offer a great deal of variety. Unfortunately, there was a downside today, as military transport vehicles without transponders are not a good sign for me.
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January 20, 2026
Today we chose a route free of icy conditions and decided to hike again between Liebenburg and the sculpture trail in Salzgitter Bad. The weather was fantastic, and this varied trail is highly recommended. Even if the sculpture trail itself isn't universally popular, the theme of peace is very relevant today.
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December 26, 2025
Gernrode, a gem in the northern Harz Mountains, boasts the St. Cyriakus Collegiate Church, the Harz Clock Museum, the town hall, and beautiful hiking areas. Today we also visited a lost place: the former FDGB (Free German Trade Union Federation) holiday home Fritz Heckert from the former GDR. You can
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December 20, 2025
Today, despite the mixed weather, I enjoyed a lovely circular hike near Altenau.
Unfortunately, many paths were completely treeless today, which we were very disappointed about, and the remaining trees gave a rather dreary impression given the weather. Although it's not much consolation, you can already
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December 3, 2025
One, two, three, at a brisk pace, time flies, and we run with it. A very famous quote by Wilhelm Busch hits the nail on the head.
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November 22, 2025
Take advantage of the beautiful weather today and finally admire the autumn colors of the larches again, contrasting with the snow and sky. The weather is often not so great at this time of year, but this time everything was just perfect.
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5 days ago
Today I went on a longer hike, carefully avoiding the slippery sections. This hike isn't recommended for extended periods once the thaw sets in.
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