Category Archives: Hiking abroad

Monochromatic – In Morocco

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Stef

Oh how I love these photo challenges. It’s a weekly opportunity to dive into long forgotten trips and memories. This picture was taken on a walk through Todra Gorge in Morocco. We got up early and went on a guided … Continue reading →

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Connected in the German Alps

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Stef

You think the German and Austrian Alps are grand, and they certainly are, but it’s kind of impossible to get lost. You can find a map of the area near every start of a trail and every cable car station. … Continue reading →

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Today Was a Good Day – Summiting Toubkal (Morocco)

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Stef

It’s not a secret that I like hiking and climbing. Last year I did my first winter climb summiting Toubkal in Morocco, the highest peak in North Africa. Big challenge for a first timer. Especially when you have to fight … Continue reading →

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Beneath Your Feet

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Stef

… is absolutely nothing. I just remembered this picture taken at Loch Lomond in Scotland when we walked the West Highland Way. It’s probably the cruelest lake I’ve ever hiked along. You think, you walk along it for 25k, start … Continue reading →

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Atlas Mountains – Imlil by Night

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Stef

The topic of this week’s photo challenge is ‘Half Half’. And this my story: Once upon a time, it was Christmas time, a young couple decided to go travelling. Curious about the world and wanting to see faraway countries they … Continue reading →

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Devil’s Passage in Kitzbühel Alps – “Honey, what’s this axe doing here?”

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Stef

I felt reminded of the Devil’s Staircase on the West Highland Way in Scotland when I heard about Devil’s Passage. So I thought, alright, it’s gonna be a fairly decent climb up some hill. What else can it be?! On … Continue reading →

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We are screwed. Spontaneity in the Kaiser Mountains, Austria

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Stef

Place: Going am Wilden Kaiser, Tyrol, Austria Initial plan: After driving from Oberau in Germany to Going in Austria we decided to take a lazy day and go down to the town of Going. What actually happened: On the way … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day – Hiking in the Mangfell Mountains, Bavaria, Germany

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Stef

9.2km – with Prasana. ↑ 887m ↓ 825m Today’s original plan was to climb Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain. But after the bad weather in the last few days I called a few places like cable car stations, skiing school and … Continue reading →

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Lake walk near Mittenwald, Bavaria, Germany

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Stef

8.2km – with Prasana. ↑ 150m ↓ 467m In preparation of tomorrow (we want to climb Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain), we chose an easy walk for today. We drove to Mittenwald, apparently one of the most beautiful towns in Bavaria, … Continue reading →

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Alpine Scenery and Hell’s Valley Gorge (Höllentalklamm)

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Stef

21km – with Prasana. ↑ 987m ↓ 1569m Place: Hammersbach near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany Features: – a ride with the Kreuzeckbahn (cable car) – amazing views onto Alpspitz, Zugspitze and Garmisch-Partenkirchen – Höllentalklamm (Hell’s Valley Gorge) – most of the … Continue reading →

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