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    • ein Erstling unterwegs...Elbe einmal komplett
      Day 11

      Kilometer 726 -Grenzübertritt

      August 8, 2018 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C

      Seit zehn Tagen folge ich der Elbe,
      Mal durch die Berge, mal durchs Felde,
      Nun lässt sie Tschechien hinter sich,
      Das sei nun Vorbild auch für mich!

      Pünktlich um halb 1 setze ich meinen Fuß Auf den Grenzstein und kehre nach Deutschland zurück.
      Tschechien war ein freundliches Urlaubsland, nie habe ich Sorgen um mich oder mein Womo gehabt. Das Riesengebirge ist beeindruckend, die Böhmische Schweiz wunderschön, dazwischen etwas langweilig....
      Essen gehen und Übernachten ist recht billig, Einkaufen und Tanken dagegen kaum.
      Ich freue mich auf die nächsten Kilometer der Elbe...      Read more

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    • TravelerEurope 101
      Day 47

      Krippen

      June 10, 2016 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

      Hrensko to Pravcicka Brána

      Caught the train to Schona then the ferry across Elbe R to Hrensko (Czech Republic).
      We walked through the the town to get to the walk up (5km) to reach the Pravcicka Brána , natural arch of sandstone. A wonderful piece of nature with tables and chairs set up beneath it!!! With a cafe. A shame the pics show this . Many interesting lookouts to view Czechoslav republic, wonderful sandstone cliffs .It was a real climb, hot work so a beer cooled us down and the air temp was cool enough for me to need S's jumper. We then walked on through forests stopping now and then for photos until we reached Mezni Louka where we street walked on along a country road for a few kms until we got to Mezna. We then descended to the river, this was a knee ordeal(Edmundsklann). We thought we would be able to walk by he river all the way to Hensko. Ha! The walk description talked about taking a nice boat trip as an optional activity to the day. We were faced with choice of walking back umpteen kms or take the boat trip. The boat was a large plastic green punt driven by a pole. It was all very pleasant even though we had to wait. A beautiful gorge but not quite Australian standard ( dad thinks it was similar to Mt Wilson ).The driver made comments along the river, in German and Czeck, a pity for us .He played the harmonica which was a nice touch here and there. Lovely blue dragonflys were on the water and some pretty ducks ( purple necked- royal blue). At one place there was a carved statue , dragon, Saint but the funniest part was when we had seen a cable running up to the othe side high up.- the punt driver pulled on this as we passed and immediately a waterfall fell. We completed the trip in 20 mins and we were at Hrensko again. Waited for the ferry to cross the river Elbe so we could wait for the train back to Krippen. We spent a lot for ferry, boat and the arch. - about 21 € extra for the walk!!

      Walked to the small rockery store for yummies for later tonight. I forgot to turn my phone on so we don't know how far we walked! Route description said 15 km but we know we did more.
      Tomorrow is last day walking.      Read more

    • TravelerEurope 101
      Day 46

      Görisch to Krippen

      June 9, 2016 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      Bad Schandau to Rathen
      After a sumptuous breakfast of muesli, scrambled eggs, cheese, fruits and croissant we left the hotel but was just raining. Umbrella up and zipped off pant legs ,we were off. A steep climb and the sun reappeared so we were sweating madly. Great views from the Galgenberg plateau where wheat & some kind of beans were growing. Walked to a great view from a restaurant/ pension at Brand where we had a dark beer each.Walked through forests to an area for lunch called Gautschgrotte , shady sandstone rocks all around us. This is abseiling country .Instructions were a little confusing when we arrived at Hohnstein and after searching we eventually found the green on white marker. We had a lovely day with all the green moss, lots of fungi ,very tall straight trees. Got a bit confused by incorrect literature but some girls were going our way and together we matched up the map to our route. Climbed a metal staircase between cliffs to a nice view across to Hohnstein and its castle at mount Hockstein before descending into the forest again & to a lake called Aselsee, followed this to Rathen and our accommodation . Walked to shops and the ferry , had icecreams.Dinner to have in the hotel restaurant tonight after our 17 km walk.Read more

    • TravelerErzgebirge mit dem Wohnmobil
      Day 3

      Erste Nacht

      October 7, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

      Schöne laute Musik bis 01:00 Uhr 😤😤😤
      Sonst unruhig geschlafen, erst war es zu warm, dann RLS wegen der Knoblauchsuppe und dann immer wenn ich einschlafen wollte / konnte ging die Musik des "Herbstfests" los ...... Und als ich dann schlafen konnte wurde es doch ein wenig kalt so ohne Heizung, die ich ausgelassen hatte.
      Um 06:00 Uhr aufgestanden, zum duschen. Ok, kein 4 Sterne Hotel Komfort, aber ok. Frisch rasiert und geduscht den Tag beginnen ist ja was schönes.
      Dann Kaffee gemacht und die "frischen" Brötchen vom Brötchenservice geholt. Naja, da gibt es bessere. Morgen hole ich Brötchen vom Bäcker keine 5 Minuten von hier. Den hatten wir heute nachmitttag entdeckt, da wir dort Kaffee trinken waren.

      Dann haben wir nach dem Frühstück alles zusammengepackt und sind mit dem WoMo los in Richtung Kirnitzschtal.      Read more

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    • TravelerErzgebirge mit dem Wohnmobil
      Day 4

      2. Nacht

      October 8, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 4 °C

      Gut geschlafen, aber das Hubbett ist nur ein Provisorium. Zu niedrig und Nachts herunter zu steigen ein Kunststück.
      Heute früh gerade mal 2°C, recht frisch, aber ein malerischer Blick in Richtung Elbe.
      Jetzt noch bezahlen, alles wegräumen und dann fahren wir nach Glashütte.      Read more

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    • TravelerErzgebirge mit dem Wohnmobil
      Day 2

      Erster Campingplatz

      October 6, 2018 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

      Ankunft unkompliziert, sauber und freundlich. Den Stellplatz hatten wir schnell erreicht und fachmännisch dank Sylvia eingeparkt. Strom angeschlossen, Gas aufgedreht, Stühle, Tisch und Markise raus, fertig.
      Danach haben wir noch eine kleine Wanderung nach Königstein gemacht mit einem Umweg über einen Aussichtspunkt. Der war wohl von gut 100 Jahren sehr bekannt, aber heute ist die Aussicht mit Bäumen zugewachsen, Schade!
      Im Ort etwas ausgeruht, Eis gegessen und dann wieder zurück, gute 200 Höhenmeter ......      Read more

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    • TravelerSchönes Deutschland
      Day 6

      Toskana Terme

      June 9, 2022 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

      Unser Donnerstag gestaltete sich aufgrund des regnerischen Wetters und der erschöpften Knochen ziemlich entspannt. Wir entschieden uns für die nahe gelegenen Toskana Terme. Hier konnten wir entspannen und natürlich auch planschen, was natürlich Malu ganz besonders toll fand!Read more

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    • Mal hier, mal dortSächsische Schweiz
      Day 2

      Luchsgehege

      June 25, 2022 in Germany ⋅ 🌧 18 °C

      Mitten auf dem Weg ein frei zugängliches Luchsgehe, Imbiss und eine Aussichtsplattform mit Fahrstuhl nach unten.

      Als wir weiter liefen haben wir zufällig und ungeplant Familie getroffen. Die Welt ist wohl doch ein Dorf.Read more

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    • TravelerEurope 101
      Day 48

      Krippen to Bad Schandau the long way

      June 11, 2016 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

      Well we started the day by taking the ferry across the river to Postelwitz a town up the road from Bad Schandau ( ~ 2.5km). After a short walk we reached a path to our left which was steep for a short time. We crossed a junction and climbed metal ladders etc to reach the Schrammstein . Fantastic views from this famous German lookout.Teenagers were sitting eating their morning tea blocking the tiny access to the best view point! Typical. Returned to a main path and followed the forest path .There were 2 options and only 1 was marked on the map ( yesterday only 1 was marked on the map!). We found a sign pointing towards the opt. Kuhstall. We were very glad we did! It was another natural arch of stone, the 2 nd largest. We had our lunch on the rock platform overlooking national parkland with enormous cliffs.It was a hefty climb up a solid metal staircase between the narrow rock crevasse( one person at a time only) . The trip down was easier - there was an alternative stone and timber route!!! It was good to be able to do both. The crazy walk description mentioned often " just a few steps" .There were a hundred steps to be sure,taking us down to the forest floor. Once we'd left the Cow Barn ( Kuhstall ) we followed a path to Lichtenhainer waterfall. What a disappointment - it was so small and tucked away between a hotel and it's beer garden. The silliest thing also was that they block up some of the water flow and then release it so people get good photos. We had a nice dark beer anyway sitting in the garden. We walked down the road to see the Beuthenfall waterfall. The buildings beside it were derelict & a fence across the viewing of it . This was an even smaller one. The walks notes ended the walk here and they simply said take a bus back to Bad Schandau, but they recommended going on the historical tram Kirntzschtalbahn back. We decided to walk. This added on several kms but it was beside the river and took us on rough paths requiring chain fencing ropes for some exposed ascents and descents. Very worthwhile.Picnic dinner planned in our room with cheeses, salami,chips, nice bread, wine , dessert and TV.( even though we can't understand German! It's quite hilarious watching Eddie Murphy and Jacki Chan being dubbed!) . I had my pacer counter on today - approx 11 km the route paper said. Well we walked 26.8 km.Read more

    • TravelerEurope 101
      Day 42

      ... in Bad Schandau

      June 5, 2016 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

      Arrived near midday in lovely warm weather. Train trip was easy from Dresden and then a ferry across the Elbe R. The hotel is nicely placed on river front . Noise from trains could be an issue from the freight trains , we will see. Complimentary drink. We then went looking for where a bakery could. Be found for Monday so we can take lunch food. All shut today, only cafes, restaurants open here on Sundays. We then went to a historic tower and went up the lift to a nice forestry walk and a great viewing platform was there to take nice photos of the township. Walked further up to a nice view of a distant hillside possibly in the national park and then we had a cool beer. We descended in the lift and walked to the river through a park and on to the church which looked interesting and a fountain. Then the rain came down & we waited a while before putting on our jackets and came back to the hotel to go to our room with the bags that had been stored. Looked at the info pack for our walk and checked out the map too. Time to pack our day packs for tomorrow's first walk to Kurort Rathen.Read more

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