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Article · 19 Nov 2022

Zweitälersteig: Two sides of the Black Forest heartland

The Zweitälersteig is the perfect introduction to the Black Forest – as long as you’re prepared for some legwork, as Kat Morgenstern explains

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Article · 4 Sept 2021

A spotlight on the Austrian Alpine Club

The AAC(UK) is one of the best UK mountaineering clubs with thousands of UK and overseas members. The mission of the club is to help people get into the mountains they love and to have fun there – a mission and philosophy very similar to...

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Article · 29 Sept 2019

Hiking the Seensteig in Germany’s beautiful Black Forest

Kat Morgenstern describes the Seensteig, hidden away in Germany’s beautiful Black Forest. The circular route is surprisingly diverse and interesting, taking in mountains,...

016 Mardi Gras is called Fasnet and it’s a big deal. Foolishness abounds.

Article · 3 Apr 2019

An intro to… the Black Forest in Germany

Kat Morgenstern introduces the Black Forest - a captivating region of Germany: a land of fairy-tale castles, gorges, forests and medieval villages.

005 Schattenmühle is a guesthouse right in the gorge, at the end of day 2.

Article · 16 Mar 2019

Hiking the Schluchtensteig – exploring the gorgeous Black Forest in Germany

The name Schluchtensteig literally means gorge climb, but Kat Morgenstern prefers a more liberal translation. Gorgeous ramble would perfectly befit this beautiful trail through...

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Article · 16 Jun 2018

The Karnischer Höhenweg – a walk through history

The Karnischer Höhenweg is a 170km waymarked hut-to-hut trek along the border between Italy and Austria. Also known as the Carnic Peace Trail, it runs west to east along the...

The Westweg in Germany's Black Forest

Article · 2 Nov 2016

An intro to... The Westweg in Germany's Black Forest

The Westweg is one of Germany's oldest and greatest long distance treks, set up by the ambitious Schwarzwaldverein, or Black Forest Association. Their plans to entice walkers to...

Cycling along the Danube

Article · 11 Mar 2016

Cycling the Danube: Budapest to the Black Sea

The 2772km-long Danube is Europe’s second longest river (behind the Volga). Rising in the German Black Forest, it runs through 10 countries on its way to the Black Sea. In this...

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Article · 27 Apr 2015

The Rhine Cycle Route: ultimate planning guide

The Rhine Cycle Route, passing through six countries, is a delightful journey that takes in stunning scenery, including the castle-studded Rhine gorge and many historic towns and...