Category: Saxon Switzerland NP
Explore hiking to the Saxon Switzerland NP.
Valley of Polenz
Between Ascension Day and new records
While on Ascension Day we made a leisurely hike through Saxon Switzerland in the rain, on Saturday we went to try a record-breaking 50 km. Thursday May 13th, 2021, Bastei – Gamrig The original plan was longer but at some point we decided that 4h hiking in the rain would be enough. So we cut …
Another 60 km weekend
Actually, I was aiming for 75 km this weekend, but some tours are more strenuous than expected and plans are usually only there to be changed. So in the end it was a 60 km weekend, which I can be more than satisfied with. To achieve this, I was on the road again for three …
When Bavaria comes to Saxon Switzerland
After it didn’t work out two weeks ago, on this day a buddy from Bavaria, whom we visited in July to have a hike in the Alps, came to visit us, because he has never seen the Saxon Switzerland before.
Back in Saxon Switzerland
After being two weeks in Slovakia we went back to the Saxon and Bohemian Switzerland. It felt a like coming home.
About Falkenstein and Hohe Liebe
Falkenstein
Saxon Switzerland again,…
…beautiful again
Finally, goulash again!!!
After a very long time, we finally got the opportunity to go hiking in the Czech Republic again. The anticipation for the lunch was very big since days, how I missed the goulash at the Czech Republic.
Endurance test, third degree
Today was supposed to be a special day with a special challenge. A 22 km hike? No, that’s not a challenge anymore. Carrying about 6 kg on your back? I want to get used to it, with tendency to carry even a bit more. Over a thousand meters of altitude? That’s more like it. Keeping the heart rate below 160? That could be really difficult, or is good preparation everything?