🍇 Hiking Around Billigheim | Vineyards & Forests in November

Billigheim is a small village in Rheinland/Pfalz in Germany. The area is characterized by agriculture and especially by wine growing. Billigheim is located in the Rhine valley a little east of the Palatinate Forest and only a few kilometers north of France, Alsace. This hike started with about 0900 o’clock quite early and at -1°C also with quite cool temperatures. The distance was almost 27 km and we actually hiked almost from sunrise to sunset at the end of November.

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🌲 Koblenz Autumn Hike | Trails Above the Rhine & Moselle

On this hike we had to drive a little further to Koblenz in Germany. The tour led for a large part through the city forest of Koblenz, but started in a village. The distance was 21 km with a total ascent of 860 m. The route almost always led through forest to the Rhine, then back along the city limits of Koblenz. For the most part we were able to walk completely alone. Especially the first two and the last two hours were almost completely on our own. However, at the end there was a steep ascent without a recognizable path, which was a bit strenuous at the end of the tour. Furthermore we had to overcome some hurdles in the form of felled trees on the way, which seemed impenetrable at first. Fortunately we managed to get through them.

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❄️ Hirsau & Bad Liebenzell Hike | Black Forest Adventure

This hike took place again in the Black Forest in Germany near Bad Liebenzell in November 2020. The distance was about 22 km with a total ascent of 780 m.

In this video, I go on a hike near Hirsau and Bad Liebenzell, two towns in the northern Black Forest (Nordschwarzwald) in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This region is famous for its combination of deep forests, historic sites, spa culture, and wide valley views. Hiking here brings together nature, history, and a peaceful atmosphere that makes the northern Black Forest a rewarding place to explore.

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