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| View from the hotel |
On our second day in Germany, Mara wanted to go for a hike. She had found the directions to a hike that promised to be of medium difficulty, would need sturdy footwear, some level of fitness, poles and all sorts of other stuff.
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| It was the canyons and bridges path |
She had the sturdy footwear, no level of fitness, two poles and all sorts of other stuff not necessarily to be used on a hike. But first we went to the local supermarket to get some supplies. Then we started our hike.
The first bit wasn't too hard: down some steps. Then came a bit that was a bit steeper, but as we were going downhill, that was fine as well. We crossed a bridge and a canyon (a tiny one, do not think it was like the Grand Canyon) continued on our hike. We had to turn left and right all the time, but the path was well sign posted.
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| The Bodensee, well it was more of a pond than a lake... |
Now, if you know your German geography, you might know where Winterberg is (Hochsauerland). And you may also have heard of the Bodensee (where the Rhine begins). The two are in no way near. But, we circumnavigated the Bodensee in Winterberg!
We had lunch on a fallen tree trunk. We walked some more. We stopped occasionally so Mara could get her breath back, because yes, we had gone down a lot, but as it was a loop, we would also have to go up a lot again.
We were lucky it had been dry recently, otherwise the paths would have been very slippery and as Mara had forgotten the poles in the car... We did go round though and managed to get back to the beginning in one piece. After which she had some tea in a nearby restaurant.
In school we called it Lake Constance -- at least at one time.
ReplyDeleteA nice little adventure away from the stresses of everyday life.
ReplyDeleteIt was. Just to be away from home for a couple of days was brilliant!
DeleteWe miss going on hikes like that! Glad you had a good time!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great hike you took. Too bad the poles were left in the car.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteGracious, Brom, that was a goodly walk you took together - thank goodness for the pickernicker supplies to boost the legs of Mara for the upward return of the round-about!!! The sit down in the restaurant at the end would have been most welcome, I am sure! Hugs and growlies, YAM-aunty xxx
That sit down was sooooo welcome. I wasn't hungry, just very thirsty, so stuck to tea.
DeleteDear Brom, I am certain you were an endless help to Mara. Now you must put a note on your sweater to remind her to play pick up poles/sticks before heading on the next adventure. Thank you for sharing the beautiful fall views! Hugs, Jan
ReplyDeleteI could do, but I think even then she would not remember!
DeleteBeautiful view!!! Glad you went for a hike. Looks like it was a good one.
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