28 days, four countries, 500 kilometres, 24,500 metres of elevation gain, three national parks and one destination: the sea. The Alpine crossing from Salzburg to Trieste is still considered an insider’s tip – secluded, wild and far less travelled than other routes. We set off, hiking through rain and sunshine, doubting, laughing and pushing ourselves a little further every day. Here you’ll find a compact overview of the entire route, our experience and the GPS data for each w

where can you find the most magical Christmas markets around Heidelberg? Here are my 5 favourite Christmas markets around Heidelberg:

Sheep dog trials, cock dance, shepherd's run, parade… If you want to experience the traditional traditions of the Black Forest in Germany firsthand, the Shepherd's Run in Wildberg is the place for you. Here all information here. In 2018, UNESCO added the tradition of the Shepherd's Run and the to its list of intangible cultural heritage. The traditions have remained the same over the centuries. For example, there is a fun cock dance , in which couples dance around a pole crow

From July 19 to 27, 2025, Blueberry Week will take place in Enzklösterle in the Northern Black Forest in Germany. There will be guided hikes, including the Blueberry Trail, as well as food and drink, events, and concerts. I've tested it out. “Off to the blueberries” is the motto. At almost 900 meters, the bushes are thick, and forester Waidelich knows the best spots. "This spot is perfect, but don't pass this place on ," he warns me.

Canoe tour for everyone - from Hirschhorn to Neckargemünd, or further to Heidelberg. The Neckar , which in former times was known as the “Wild Fellow” had burst through fortress walls and swept away entire villages in its floods, now flows mostly sluggishly along its 362 kilometers from its source to its mouth in the Rhine . Countless castles, palaces, monasteries, and fortresses are enthroned along the Neckar River.