Hiking in Germany The Saar Loop Who says that everything in Germany is efficient? The river Saar definitely is not, ambling slowly through the idyllic valleys of the “Rhenish massif” and managing to make a 10 km detour out of the short 2 km as the crow flies trip from Besseringen (seen on the left of…
Have you read our post on transport tips? Then, you will have safely arrived at your destination. Now you will need to look for a place to stay. Accommodation Tips if Hiking in Germany If you are following one of the major German hiking trails, this will generally not require too much of a logistical…
Transport Tips in Germany Transport Tips if Hiking in Germany With three posts, I will provide those of you who are planning to hike in Germany with some concrete practical advice, starting with a few transport tips if hiking in German using the public transport system. Public transport in Germany is, on the whole, excellent….
Hiking trails near Paris The Paris Hiking Trail by Royaumont Abbey The Royaumont Abbey near the town of Viarmes north of Paris has it all: a beautiful stained glass refectory, picturesque church ruins, a secluded cloister garden, a small showroom of medieval art (in the sacristy) and a large lawn which is perfect for a…
Hiking in Germany The Malerweg Trail The Malerweg, 8 stages of altogether 112 km in east Germany. This hiking trail for painters follows the Elbe eastwards (upstream) from Pirna to Schmilka (at the German-Czech border) where it crosses the river and leads you all the way back to Pirna on the left bank. Profile Malerweg means Painters’…
Hiking near Paris Hiking in Paris boondocks After last week’s trip to the foret domaniale near the ancient royal castle of Versailles, (a tourist hotspot as hot as any in or around Paris), we travelled this time to the Paris boondocks of Santeuil, a place so obscure that the ticket vendor at the local transport…
Where to Go in Germany The Town Centre of Erfurt Germany The Thuringian state capital of Erfurt is not, strictly speaking, part of the Rennsteig, but you should make the detour – under an hour or so – when you are hiking in the area. Enjoy its old world cafes and shops. The historical town…
Some Festivals in Germany There’s more to German festivals than the Oktoberfest. Why not combine your hike with a trip to coincide with one of the festivals in Germany – or vice versa? Here are some suggestions. 1) Rhine in Flames – Nights of Bengal Fire A night of fireworks on the Seven Mountains. Ideal if…
An Easy Paris Hiking Trail Get a feel for France profonde an hour away from Paris in Santeuil (Val d’Oise). Take this Paris hiking trail in the Valley of the Viosne. Have a break from the shopping and sight seeing you’ve done in the City of Lights and breath the French countryside.
Day Trips from Paris The Hiking Trail in Versailles This time, Monsieur et Madame Easy Hiker continue their exploration of the hiking trails near Paris, this time in the Forest of Versailles. One of the most attractive features that a hiking landscape can have is a lake. Think about it: when did you last encounter…