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Nord Süd Trail

April – October 2024
  • Georg Hellmann
After finishing my first "Thru Hike" I also want to hike the length of my home country.
Starting at my parents place in Rhineland Palatinate walking north bound to Sylt and then back by train walking south bound to Oberstdorf. Read more
  • Georg Hellmann

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  • Georg HellmannTravelerNord Süd Trail
    looking down into the valley I came from 1800m altitude
    the end was really steep and slipperymountain lakes shining beautiful in the valleyssweet gummy cake melted into the stonesI would have liked to join them...climbing over a waterfall looks amazingI've been here a few days ago, with better weather414 m of elevation in ~25 minutesthe edge of the german alps

    Back to Germany back to the NST

    Aug 6–7, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

    I left early at 6.15 am to get down to Landeck, where I got my breakfast and some snacks. I continued to the next valley and ate my breakfast before the next ascent. There I realized I forgot to get cash for the alpine huts so I had to walk an extra km but there I found a public toilet. I started to climb the valley and 4 hours + 1800m (altitude) later I made it to the ridge. After a short break I descended into the next valley where I already saw the hut I wanted to stay. I didn't know if they had any beds left because I couldn't check without the internet but luckily I got one. Then I went to a lake close by and went for a swim like some others too. The best thing to do after a hot day climbing up mountains. Once I told some people, what I was doing more and more people were listening even from neighbouring tables. Later we stretched together and enjoyed the last sunlight changing the colour of the sky.

    Leaving just before breakfast I went down the valley to the next village where I connected to Wifi to download my Deutscher Alpenverein club card. Otherwise I would've had to pay almost double the price. I bought chips and a banana and continued into the next valley up the mountain again. I knew there was a rain forecast for 11 am and a storm for 2 pm when someone checked the day before. I knew I'll have to walk through rain but tried to get to the next hut before the storm breaks in. The rain was strong combined with the wind but once I got to the hut right before 2 pm the weather changed and I went for a swim in the lake Rappen, where I was when I first went to the Pitz valley. In the evening I met a nice couple and a family who also were fascinated by me Thru Hike. The husband of the couple had his birthday and just before they left I surprised him with the heart glasses. We ended up drinking 2 shots and half an hour later they went to bed.    Read more

  • Georg HellmannTravelerNord Süd Trail
    a beautiful flower circle around the lake
    Most southern point of GermanyClouds moving into the valleya few minutes before it started to rain1nice wooden tractor carving next to the road

    Most southern point of Germany

    August 8, 2024 in Austria ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

    Starting later without pressure because I would get wet anyway I walked alongside the mountain as before. This time instead of going down into Austria I followed the border until I reached the most southern point of Germany, the Haldenwanger Eck or Grenzstein 147. There I had a break for breakfast at 10 am and continued into the Rappenalp valley following the NST again. After a while the clouds started to fill the valley and it started to rain. I had a short stop under a roof while the heaviest rain came down and then continued walking out of the valley.

    Once I got to Oberstdorf I tried to meet my parents and cousins, who wanted to pick me up, but the one road where I waited had signs to not enter from one side even though cars were coming from both sides. A bus that had the permission for this road and another car driving sneaky behind entered the road so my father decided to follow them and a minute later the bus passed me. We went back to the apartment and my parents cooked dinner while I tried to clean myself as exhausted as I was. After dinner my cousins and I played some card games, where I luckily drew the fitting cards most of the time.    Read more

  • Georg HellmannTravelerNord Süd Trail
    Leaving Oberstdorf on a sunny day
    After the first climb onto the ridge linecows blocking my way over and over againfirst view of lake Constance from the last peak of the daydescending the Riedberger Horn still amazed by the landscapeMy father and I were at our first sleeping placesun setting behind the lake ConstanceMy dad and I are on the Hochgrat summitbehind me 40 other people enjoying the spotA little challenge...my father went through the water

    Oberstdorf to lake Constance

    Aug 10–16, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    After having a forced rest day because I probably had food poisoning and couldn't sleep in the night my mother dropped me off where they picked me up before. I walked all the way through Oberstdorf and afterwards a few smaller villages until I got to the next mountain range to climb. After the steep ascent I followed the ridge up and down multiple times until I got to the last peak of the day. There I met a man who planned on sleeping at the summit with some friends to watch shooting stars. It was a perfect blue sky and I was astonished to see lake Constance from that far away. My mother and my cousins picked me up at the next carpark, while my father prepared dinner. At night my cousins and I went out for an hour to watch shooting stars and we saw at least 10-15 and the milky way was visible as well.

    In the morning we packed everything together and got ready to leave. My father with his backpack double the size of mine, joined me for a week. At the beginning of our first day we shared the trail with marathon runners who we left behind...or more like we constantly had to look back and step aside. On the summit of the day we had a beautiful view of the mountains. There we had the choice between going to an old alpine hut with big dormitories or a new luxury alpine hut with spa and private room...we chose the first one not willing to pay at least 90€ per person. Once at the hut we got told by the host they are closing soon and it's their off day tomorrow so they didn't offer accommodation but they were very friendly and we had dinner there. The host gave us some advice on our next day and told us to wild camp on the peak. We started walking up the mountain and came to a small wooden hut with a water source where we decided to stay for the night. The sound of cow bells turned into melodies while we were trying to sleep.

    Starting right after sunrise we descended into the valley, crossed another mountain range into the next valley and thought we could eat there at an alpine hut. Well...monday off day and we just passed 2 fridges with drinks and some food on the way there. Once our mood was back to normal we continued up the mountain to our final destination for the day. 2 1/2 hours later we finally arrived at the hut and got told they had 2 beds for us after the online reservation was booked out. The shower was 1€ for 1min so I cleaned myself at the sink. After a long rest we went down for dinner eating cheese spätzle and cheese pressed dumplings. Still exhausted we went back up and relaxed.

    After breakfast we started climbing to the peak and on the way watched the gondola brought up some staff and supplies for the day. An amazing view of lake Constance and the surrounding landscape. On the way down we had fun with the fence doors on how to go through, backwards, swinging, spinning,...
    Down in the valley at the gondola station we met a family with funny kids from the hut again. After following the river down streams we came to a waterfall where we thought about a break. Soon my father and I realized this is a really crowded place and after I had a short swim we continued up the mountain. In the next village after walking around we enjoyed an iced coffee. A short resupply for breakfast the next day and soon we sat at a table in an italian restaurant. Watching other guests how they interact with each other and what their mimik is telling.
    We continued and after a long walk and a few attempts to find a sleeping place we slept on the forest floor a bit too close to a road, which was noisy until late.

    At midnight it started to rain and we packed our things in the dark. By the time we were back on the trail the rain had already stopped. We continued walking into the next village to find a roof and stopped in a small park near the church. In the morning after 4 hours of sleep my father and I went to the bakery and had a delicious breakfast and a toilet. A hot day with a long but easy climb and a beautiful gorge following a river into the next village. The trail led out of the village again and there we found a construction site building a bridge where we wanted to cross a small river. I walked over small wooden blanks and my father went through the river. In the next town we had to realize that because of a holiday the following day everything was booked out so we went to the tourist information and even they had difficulties finding accommodation. In the end they called their colleges in the next village and there we found a place to stay. Once we got out, we saw a dark sky promising a storm coming soon. After half an hour lightning flashed the sky and rain grew stronger. 1 hour later we got to our accommodation and the storm was over.
    Because wednesday is the off day for many restaurants and we didn't want to walk an hour to the next place, we ordered indian food.

    Starting with a big breakfast in the day we left at 10 am. We crossed the border of Austria to take a more direct and scenic trail down to lake Constance. Right before we got to the lake we crossed the border again back to Germany and had a lunch break. Now the tourist walk along lake Constance began while the sun was burning down on us. Once we left the island Lindau we looked out for a nice swimming spot. The water was quite warm. For dinner we found a nice kazakh restaurant with a variety of dumplings. We slept at the edge of the water at a quiet spot only bothered by flies and ducks.    Read more

  • Georg HellmannTravelerNord Süd Trail
    Lindau on the left and a zeppelin on the right
    Wasserburg in the evening with the moonMeinau island - the island of flowersPfahlbauten - Unteruhldingen, old villages on the water now as a museumpilgrimage church Birnau1so many black caterpillarswell a hiking trail is not meant for wheelchairs and strollers but some might try anywaythe last view of the lake Constance from Altbodman ruins

    lake Constance

    Aug 16–21, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    Starting early after a short swim in the lake we headed for the closest bakery. Today was another really hot day with no cover for most of the time. We walked for hours, stopped for lunch in Friedrichshafen at a supermarket and sought a quiet spot. My father and I continued to Immenstaad where we found a nice accommodation after visiting the tourist information again. We left our backpacks in the room and met my cousins at the beach for another swim. In the evening we went to a pizzeria and played phase 10 while waiting for the food. After dinner my father and I were so glad to have a bed for the night without flies and other animals bothering us.

    A cloudy and rainy day as our last day together to our relief. We left quite early despite having no goal for the day. In the next town we stopped at a bakery and after my father told me, what he wanted and asked me to order I told the employee the order for both of us. My father asked me, if I already ordered a double espresso and I confirmed it. Suddenly my father started to order for himself as well and I was confused. Then I realised we misunderstood each other and at first my father was surprised about the amount I wanted to order. Later after seeing an onion cake on the neighbouring table, I got one myself. We continued for a few more hours until we decided to have lunch.
    I wanted to join a sports class meeting the next day so I took the train home with my father. I had an extra off day after I was so exhausted playing beach volleyball for 4 hours.

    5 hours to get back where I left lake Constance now on my own again. Still exhausted I left my parents place after midday and arrived in the evening. I walked until I found a "quiet" bench for dinner waiting for the dark. Two women stopped and had a short talk with me and a minute later another woman with a dog who overheard the conversation asked me about my sleeping place for the night. She offered to let me sleep on the roof of her camper so I joined her to walk to the camping ground. She travelled along the atlantic coast through france with her son and now he wanted to spend some time at a familiar place before going back home.

    In the morning she invited me for breakfast and I had a banana and yogurt. I thanked her for her kindness and generosity and started the day with a happy smile. With clouds covering the sky I didn't start sweating right away. A cool breeze blew in my face while I followed the waters edge until I got to a small church. There I waited with another family for a few minutes because a rain cloud covered the sky. The next section led up the mountain getting a better view from the lake. In the next town I got to a playground in a park with toilets, an open library and lockers with power outlets. I decided to stay there and read a book while charging my phone. I watched the kids playing and it was hard to focus on a book about egyptian wise sayings. A boy cried for 5 mins because it wanted to slide down but was scared of the slide. I offered my help but finally the other children were able to persuade him. The last kilometers were flat and easy going until I got to the last climb with a beautiful view of the lake.    Read more

  • Georg HellmannTravelerNord Süd Trail
    First view of the Hegau region
    Island Reichenau - vegetable island, lake ConstanceHohenkrähen ruins on top of an old volcanoThe summit of Säntis is still visible in the hazeand lake Constance still visible in the distancemore mountains/hills aheadbut that's the last time...still saw lake Constance for a while longer, sunset from the hutEuropean long distance trail from the North Sea to the Mediterranean, E1

    Hegau region

    Aug 22–23, 2024 in Germany ⋅ 🌙 19 °C

    After a bright but quiet night I started early after sunrise leaving the lake Constance region into the Hegau. A region with ruins on top of old volcanos formed over 10 million years ago. After a few hours I had a late breakfast just out of town. I continued after a while only to end up at a hut a bit later. There I had another break watching videos and eating snacks until an older couple came to sit and talk with me. Their grandson just finished a hike from Munich to Venice and the woman was really interested in my adventure. She even took photos of me as she does portrait pictures of people she meets and listens to their stories.
    In the next town I went to a mall to charge my phone where I had another long break feeling mentally down. In the end I left and stayed at a carpark in the forest after it got dark. 2 cars came late but left after a while. I heard some weird noises and I first thought there might be wild boars but sometimes it sounded like it was coming out of the trees.

    Leaving early in the morning I walked up and down hills, ate some plums and corncobs for breakfast after realising the next town is further away than expected.
    I climbed to the top of one volcano with a fantastic view even though it was hazy and the edge of the alps were barely visible. Lake Constance still appeared close and the biggest island named Reichenau was clearly visible.
    In the next town I bought lunch and after a short climb I had my lunch break at a barbecue area (no BBQ for me though).
    For the next few hours I had great views of the Hegau region, lake Constance and the outlines of the alps. After a short break I went down into the next village and refilled my bottle at one of many water springs and found my dinner there. I met two other hikers on the next mountain walking a short trail (109km) and in the evening I met another two hikers, who shared the hut with me. I really didn't expect company, but the view from that place was fantastic so the decision to stay was easy.    Read more

  • Georg HellmannTravelerNord Süd Trail
    It reminded me of a friend from Sylt who likes Snoopy and saw a Snoopy bag for 17000€
    natural pool with steep slides, Schleifenbach waterfallsWutach gorge, walking along the cliffswater spring straight out of the cliffsbeautiful with the moss and plants growing over the stonesmystical cave/arc hidden in the cliffsthe rain shower waterfall coming down over a huge moss covered rockRötenbach-waterfall, a short run before lunchI love these narrow passages where the river forms pools between the cliffsFascinating how equally the water runs down over the whole rock

    Wutach valley

    August 24, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    Starting early in the morning right after sunrise again I said goodbye to the other hikers and then hurried down the mountain to get water and find a toilet. I got the water from a grave yard and in the supermarket I was relieved to find a restroom where I also washed myself a little bit. After I left the town the trail led down into the Wutach valley and in the next village I sat down for breakfast next to a water spring. I placed my green bandana into the sun on another bench after I used it as a washing cloth... later I realised I left it right there but I decided to continue instead of walking back for an hour to get the bandana (Still got two more). The Wutach valley was gorgeous. Cliffs on both sides looming over the river and the path sometimes gently following the riverbank or leading up and down through the cliffs. Fantastic waterfalls combined with moss forming a rain shower. I kept walking for hours before I found a nice spot in a side valley with a small stream. After a short run to a waterfall nearby and a cool bath I followed the trail out of the Wutach valley into Lenzkirch where I resupplied for dinner and the next day because it's sunday. At the next shelter I had a long break figuring out my sleeping place and catching up with friends and family. Walking a few more kilometers to a better hut because of the rain forecast the next day. I called a friend from New Zealand after almost half a year since I left and I really miss the group I got to know on my journey there.Read more

  • Georg HellmannTravelerNord Süd Trail
    lake Schluch in the morning
    love to all unknown trail angelsSt. Blasien Cathedral, a small town compared to the church1a beautiful moss covered forest floor with an anthilla small detour to the spring of the Wehra riverHohwehra gorge, I love walking up and down small streams1a grey heron accompanied me for a few meters in a safe distanceWehra dam, also part of the lake Schluch hydro power complex1That's kinda my nickname especially in Palatinatea good view of Basel in Switzerland from my sleeping place

    To the bottom of the Black Forest

    Aug 25–26, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    While the trail going further north is only 10 km away I am doing a 150 km loop to the south west corner before I get to that point again.
    I started later after calling my sister and friends and once the rain stopped. I came to a beautiful lookout above lake Schluch, which is the biggest hydropower complex in Germany. I walked around half the lake and ventured off into the next valley. One valley later I came to a small village but with a big cathedral and I bought lunch at a cafe. The trail followed up the mountain again and after a few small ups and downs I came to the Wehra spring, where the trail led down into the valley again. I found a toilet with a power outlet at a bus station, so I stayed for dinner nearby. The trail led me into the Wehra gorge and I ended up walking in the dark on narrow paths along the steep mountainside until I got to a hut.

    In the morning I got up at 7 and continued down the Wehra valley. I really liked the paths except for the road next to the river the whole time. At least there was no traffic until I got to the end. In the next town I got a big breakfast, but the vegan mango yoghurt I tried, wasn't my favourite. Before I had breakfast I left town and on my way I saw a mobile wood saw and splitter from the 1960s which they still used. The trail led gently up and down through forest and fields and in the next village I was really lucky. When I was at a small self serving street shop the owner just passed and he allowed me to use the bathroom, which I urgently needed.
    At 4 pm I arrived in Lörrach to the most south western point of the trail. After resupplying I had a snack break at a bus stop before leaving the town. There a man told me about a shortcut to the next castle skipping the hill in front of me and I thought for myself, I'll walk up anyway because that's the trail. At least I had a good view of the surrounding mountain ranges in Switzerland and France. Once at the castle I ate my dinner and after a while three women and two dogs sat nearby. One dog came to me multiple times sniffing but couldn't find anything.
    I continued to the next village trying to find a sleeping place close to a power outlet. The only easily accessible one didn't work so I kept walking to the next hut where I stayed for the night.    Read more

  • Georg HellmannTravelerNord Süd Trail
    at 7.30 am surprised by a beautiful path before entering Kandern
    From Blauen with a view of the next peak called BelchenThe wood transporter had to stop because of a barrier tape blocking the roadtrying to show the barely visible swiss alps in between the cloudsFrom Belchen with view of the Feldberg1Found decoration on the way but too noisy and a bit heavya proofing picture of me and the summit stone at 9.30 pm3millions of lights out of the Rhine valley and the last sunlightthe Summer Triangle3the meteor shower, incredibly beautiful and stunning

    Black Forest - What a day!

    August 27, 2024 in Germany ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    I started as usual at around 7 am after nearby passing footsteps woke me up. Perfect timing to be in the next town at 8 am for the supermarket. I didn't expect much on this part but I was surprised by a gorge with a trail leading through nice rock formations. I came early to the supermarket and waited a few minutes. Luckily I found a power outlet, because I was running out of power and they had a toilet. After leaving the supermarket I looked for a breakfast spot and ended up in another public toilet with a power outlet.
    Half charged I began hiking up the first mountain and had barely any break until O reached the first peak called Blauen. On top was a blue tower and at that time a big construction site, forcing me to take a detour. It wasn't the first one. The day before close to the hut a massive pipe was built a meter up from the ground over the whole path. Descending the Blauen I came to the next detour because of forestry work. I tried to find my own way but ended up taking the wrong path and I stepped straight down at the end to get to the next lower one. Getting a bit annoyed the trail provided me with half a pizza, which I ate while walking along the mountain side. An hour later I came to a pass road and had to take another detour but for unknown reasons. Further down the road was a guesthouse where I had a short break to give my feet some air and of course charge my phone again. I also did some stretching.
    On my way to the next peak I met a couple who were the first to recognize the NST tag. It made me really happy and I was really surprised in that moment. We chatted for a while and they invited me for a beer in the next hut, giving me 5 €, because they just came down from there. This meeting gave me new strength and energy for the rest of the day and I got up to the hut in no time. Because I don't like beer and thought about better ways to treat myself I saved the money for another day. Also the power outlets I found didn't work so I continued after taking a few pictures. I even saw the swiss alps with over 4000 m peaks slightly in the haze.
    It was 4 pm by now and I knew the next summit and also the highest one was at least 4-5 hours away.

    Of course I wanted to be there before sunset so I kept up my high pace for a bit longer. After the first 2 hours I had a short dinner break at a stream also to clean my feet. I met a lot of multiple day hikers in this part. A km later I came to another road pass with a pretty nice hotel. It could have been a nice accommodation but I would have missed the rest of the day...so I only asked for the toilet and charged my phone for a few minutes. I also had my second dinner while waiting for the phone to charge more.
    Now the time was running and the last long climb started. It was an easy ascent on broad paths but of course another detour because of a construction site. I knew the sunset from the highest peak wasn't possible anymore but from a lower peak right in front and there I had a great view of the whole landscape to the south and west. I was surprised at how many mountain bikers I met at 8 pm.
    Now only a small descent onto the ridge to get to the final peak with the last sunlight brightening the sky and I made it. Before I got to the summit I stopped at a hut with a self serving kiosk. There were two fridges, a fully automatic coffee machine, a sink, snacks and power outlets. I stayed there for a while figuring out what to do. In the end I decided to hike up to the peak and come back down again. I took everything with me because you never know. Plans "might" change every 5 mins, as my father likes to say. With the last bit of sunlight it was easy to follow the path for about 10 minutes until I reached the Feldberg "field mountain", the highest peak of the black forest at 1493m. On my way I called my parents even though it was quite windy. I took a picture of me with the summit stone and then laid down on a bench to watch the amazing night sky covered with stars. I just took a picture of the Summer Triangle and checked it when suddenly I thought a really bright airplane appeared over me. A second later I realized a meteor shower was visible for at least 15 seconds and I was so stunned by the beauty that I only took one good picture. After the light show ended I was overwhelmed with joy and didn't know what to do. So I called my dad again, after saying I'll call them the next day but I couldn't wait. The excitement kept me laughing while trying to tell my father about the meteor shower.
    I studied the night sky for a while longer trying to find more constellations. In the east I saw lightning, but the forecast was fine. On my way down in the dark I missed a turn and had to climb up a bit again. Once down at the hut I prepared my sleeping set up in the kiosk and started to write the footprint for the day which took about 2 hours until 1 am. Thank you for reading my posts and supporting me on my way Thru Hike, even though it might be just thinking about me❤️    Read more

  • Georg HellmannTravelerNord Süd Trail
    My shelter from last night
    I finally found Edelweiß at the hut, my favourite blossomI love this sea of clouds with the mountains rising like islands out of itJust a happy smile in the morning enjoying the momentthe summit of Säntis visible in the hazeTrying out new styleslake Titi with an old boatLooking back on my trail from where I started

    Black Forest - taking it easy

    August 28, 2024 in Germany ⋅ 🌙 14 °C

    Fully charged I started early for sunrise after I cleaned the kiosk and climbed the summit again. Other hikers already came down and told me to hurry for the sun but I kept a steady pace. It was out by the time I came up and the view was great. I even saw the Säntis again, which was over 120 km away from the Feldberg. On my way down I came to a hut where two bikers stayed for the night and they told me a fox stole their fruits. The day before I heard a story about the same hut and probably the same fox stealing sausages, which hikers left unsealed.
    In the next village Bärental I ate my breakfast at the highest train station of Germany. Now the sun was really hot and there was no cover from the trees until I got to lake Titi. One camping ground after another and tons of people walking around the lake. I heard a lot of spanish and the one I greeted in spanish might have been italian. Climbing up the next mountain with a good view of lake Titi and the Feldberg to then get down on the other side into the next town, meeting another hiker on the way down, who told me about someone offering free accommodation. After lunch I continued up the mountain on the other side and into the forest. Up there the path was almost even and I felt the short night after a long day in my legs with a low energy level. Just when my mood was down and my head thought, let's just continue walking and smiling, a hiker appeared in front of me. Right before I caught up to her, she turned right and confused me, because I saw no trail there on my map. A minute later I decided to wait and see if she's coming back on my trail again. So I finally met someone walking my way and I enjoyed her company for the rest of the day. She stayed at a guesthouse, where we had dinner together and I walked a km back away from the road to a field where we had a break earlier. I cowboy camped and people with a camper van also liked the spot parking 50 m next to me. The night was covered with more and more stars as time passed by.    Read more

  • Georg HellmannTravelerNord Süd Trail
    On my night hike walking towards a restaurant
    the first light changing the sky colorfulDoes the owner like the US?The single trail in the middle of the forest barely visibleI still haven't had a mossy bed.Fog on the lower mountains creating a mystic atmosphere with the setting sunThe colors not exactly matching reality but still beautifulthe last light turning the whole sky red

    Black Forest - day of company + 1

    Aug 29–30, 2024 in Germany ⋅ 🌙 21 °C

    At 6 am the camper van already had left. I packed my stuff to get back to the hostel at 7 am and meet up with the hiker I met the day before. The doors were locked so I waited outside and after a while I called quiet "Uwe, where are you?" just for fun, which was the name of her room. She appeared at the only open window surprising me a bit, not knowing that she actually heard me.
    We enjoyed a very delicious porridge breakfast which she prepared at home. While hiking we were laughing a lot and the time passed by without notice. Another break for vegetables with hummus, dumplings and rice enrolled in a grape leaf. A man passed us who looked like the most traditional hiking worker in sandals, a hat, a big blanket and a calm and happy appearance.
    Later we were joined by my company's friend and baby, who was carried on her first ever hike. We played "I lost my pacifier again" several times, sang and clapped melodies while sharing stories and happenings of the last days. The friend's daughter did really well but in the end she didn't want to sit in the backpack anymore and the friend carried the baby in her arms when we got close to their home. She also invited me to come in and even have a shower, which I really did appreciate. We talked for a while longer and then my company accompanied me to the next town for shopping.
    I really enjoyed spending time with her, even though it was just a brief get to know each other. I still had a great time, which will be remembered as a special part of my journey. A woman with a beautiful energy, appreciative and funny.
    After we parted I ate dinner in a park until the sun disappeared and I started a night hike until midnight. On one uphill part I almost felt like I am blind and could only rely on my other senses. I really enjoyed it but would only stay on wide forest streets for the next time.

    The following day I barely met anybody and I just wanted to push further on because of the weather forecast. I really enjoyed the single trail through the moss covered forest on the hilltop, which I followed for hours. I walked until sunset and stayed outside next to a hut because the floor inside was dirty.    Read more

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