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Detlef went for a hike
August 6, 2026 at 04:57
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Detlef went for a hike
August 5, 2026 at 04:43
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7 days ago
Early bird's pleasure tour: 21.2 kilometers around the Genkeltalsperre dam
The alarm clock rang before sunrise, but the early start paid off: Already at 6:15 AM, I was in the car heading towards Meinerzhagen. With a pleasant 20 degrees and bright sunshine, the starting shot was fired at 6:40 AM at the
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Detlef went for a hike
August 3, 2026 at 04:43
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August 3, 2026
Morning dream start on the roof of the Sauerland: 16.2 km over the Nordhelle
Route data: 16.2 km | 310 hm | Start: 06:45 | End: 11:00
Those who strap on their backpacks in the early morning will be rewarded: When I got out of the car at 06:45 at the Nordhelle hiking parking lot, the Ebbegebirge greeted
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Detlef went for a hike
August 2, 2026 at 11:58
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August 2, 2026
A super spontaneous round around the Jubach reservoir at 30 degrees. The water level of the reservoir was frightening. Half of the path in the shade, the other side fully in the sun. But Jubach is great in any season.
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Detlef went for a hike
July 29, 2026 at 04:56
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July 29, 2026
🔥 Fresh breeze, historic trails & warm apple juice: On the Rothaarspur „Zinser Grenzpfad“
🌅 Early start at altitude:
If you want to hike beautifully, you have to get up early! The alarm clock rang at 5:00 AM, followed by a 100 km drive. But when I laced up my hiking boots at exactly 7:00 AM at the Oberndorfer
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Detlef went for a hike
July 27, 2026 at 05:13
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July 27, 2026
4-Lake Dream Tour in the Ruhr Area: Pure Nature over 21.9 Kilometers
Anyone who believes that the Ruhr area consists only of shades of gray and industry will be taught otherwise on this tour. The alarm clock mercilessly rang shortly after 5:00 AM, but shortly after 6:00 AM I was in the car heading towards
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Detlef went for a hike
July 23, 2026 at 05:28
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July 23, 2026
Early bird reward: 22 kilometers through the green lung of the Haard
The alarm clock was relentless: 5:15 AM. But those who want nature all to themselves must sometimes make sacrifices. Ahead of me lay a good hour's drive across the awakening Ruhr area before the adventure could begin. Precisely at 7
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Detlef went for a hike
July 20, 2026 at 05:42
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July 20, 2026
What an indescribable feeling!
After a full 70 years of wearing relatively strong glasses continuously, I experienced a completely new feeling of life today. My eye surgeries on July 6th and 13th, where I received new lenses, are still recent – and today's 20-kilometer hike was my very first without glasses
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Detlef went for a hike
July 17, 2026 at 13:32
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July 17, 2026
Heat beats prediction: A spontaneous after-work loop
Distance: 5.4 km | Duration: approx. 1 hour | Weather: Sunglasses instead of a rain jacket (29 °C)
At half past three, I was still sitting on the couch, looking at the weather report: rain was forecast. A glance outside, however, revealed: the sun was
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Detlef went for a hike
July 12, 2026 at 04:36
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July 12, 2026
Sunday happiness in the early morning light: 11.1 kilometers around the Fürwigge reservoir
After a forced hiking break this week – the first eye surgery (lens replacement right) took place last Monday – the longing for nature and exercise was huge. The decision ripened last night: On Sunday, we're getting
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Detlef went for a hike
July 5, 2026 at 04:47
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July 5, 2026
Test run successful: 25 kilometers, two reservoirs, and the new Hokas
Since rain was forecast for today, one thing was clear: a spontaneous route on the doorstep was needed, one that is varied and fun in any weather. The choice fell on a combination of the Verse and Fürwigge reservoirs – the perfect test
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Detlef went for a hike
July 2, 2026 at 04:54
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July 2, 2026
Morning round through the Märkische Land
Date: Today | Start: 06:45 | Distance: 19.4 km | Elevation gain: 510 m
The early bird catches the best hiking time: With brilliant sunshine and a refreshing 12 degrees of morning coolness, we set off today punctually at 06:45 from the Gasmert hiking parking lot
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June 29, 2026 at 05:33
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June 30, 2026
On the trail of the Camino? Out and about in the Elfringhauser Schweiz
The Elfringhauser Schweiz – located in the triangle of the towns Hattingen, Wuppertal, and Velbert – is rightly considered the “Green Lung” of the Ruhr region. Anyone expecting flat walking paths here will quickly be taught otherwise
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Detlef went for a hike
June 23, 2026 at 04:55
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June 23, 2026
Morning hour has shade in its mouth – Fürwigge Dam
Date: June 23, 2026 | Distance: 17.3 km | Elevation gain: 120 m | Duration: approx. 3.5 hours
After the extreme heat of the past few days had made any outdoor activity almost impossible, there was only one goal this morning: escape outside before the heat
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Detlef went for a hike
June 16, 2026 at 09:25
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June 19, 2026
Porto's outskirts, bridge heights, and blue tiles
Date: Tuesday | Distance: 14.8 km | Elevation gain: ↑ 200 m | Start time: 09:00
What a crowning finale to an unforgettable journey through Spain and Portugal! After a small breakfast at the hostel, we set off precisely at 9 am from the Trindade S-Bahn station
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Morning sun, altitude meters and silence: Around the Great Dhünn Valley Reservoir
When the alarm clock rings as early as 4:45 AM, it requires some effort – but as soon as you are on the quiet country road towards Wipperfürth at 5:45 AM and enjoy the first rays of sunshine from the Bechen hiking parking
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