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2018-02 Hinkelsteinweg

Hardly had the beautiful holiday in Madeira passed when I set off again. I set my sights on the Hinkelsteinweg as the next destination. This premium hiking trail has a length of 40 kilometres. At such a distance you can hike the trail stressfully in one day or comfortably in two. I opted for the more comfortable variant and took two days.

On Saturday morning I drove to Otterberg and parked my car there. The weather was perfect. I couldn't spot a single cloud in the bright blue sky.

During the first few metres it became clear to me that the trail would be very well signposted. The trail's logo adorned almost every other street lamp.

2018-05 Mittelweg Part 1

I eagerly awaited the long Whitsun weekend, because for me it would finally be time to go on tour again. This time I wanted to trek through the Black Forest; more precisely, I wanted to hike the Mittelweg. Like the Ostweg and the Westweg, this trail crosses the Black Forest from north to south.

The total distance of 240 kilometres is divided into nine stages. For the Whitsun weekend I planned to complete the first three stages.

Although I only arrived in Pforzheim in the late afternoon, the sun was shining intensely and strongly. Spring was clearly giving way to summer. So I could count myself lucky to be protected from the sun's rays under the foliage of the Black Forest after a short time. I decided to hike until about 8 pm on the first evening.

2018-03 Packing List: Madeira

Since I have been asked several times what gear I had along on Madeira this year, I am publishing my packing list here. Night temperatures were between -2°C and 18°C.

2018-02 At Night It Is Colder Than Outside

To show my friends from the north my new home, I invited them for a weekend tour in the Palatinate. The weather forecast predicted a proper temperature drop and we expected temperatures below -10°C at night. On top of that, the sun was supposed to show up all weekend - that sounded like perfect conditions for a tour.

Cheese-Chicken Pasta

My collection of tasty recipes for the outdoor kitchen is growing. So I can now recommend another meal that can be prepared in just one cooking vessel. The quantity given here is enough for two people or one very hungry hiker.

Mug Cake

For many, coffee and cake are part of everyday life, but on the trail this is usually limited to the former. This article will be about cake prepared using the dry or steam baking method.

2018-03 Madeira for the Second Time

Right on time for the start of our holiday, Germany showed up with snow and freezing temperatures. In that time we could have done equally nice winter tours, but we had tickets for the south. We wanted to return to the island of eternal spring. Our hope was that the weather would play along a bit better than last time. Compared to the foggy trip two years ago, our preparation was a bit more thorough. Unfortunately, our chosen route offered hardly any opportunity to stop for a meal or buy food.

Oven Vegetables

While on a longer hike, you will quickly notice that the food becomes monotonous very quickly. Most main dishes rely on noodles, rice, and couscous. To escape this monotony, it is a good idea to prepare oven vegetables once in a while. Since fresh vegetables are used for this, it is best to prepare this meal right after restocking your provisions.

Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes

Here is another dish that can easily be prepared on the trail. The ingredients can easily be obtained at markets along the way and should be eaten quickly due to their weight and perishability.