After a relaxing stay in Tuscany with its picturesque old towns and inviting coasts, we didn’t want to drive straight home on the way back, but instead explore areas of South Tyrol that were still unknown to us. Therefore, north of Trento, we left the Adige Valley heading east and drove into the Fleims Valley until just before Cavalese. Read more
After more than seven years, I returned to the Halserspitz (1,866 m) and the Blaubergkamm in the Tegernsee Mountains. A colleague had never done the wonderful circular tour from Wildbad Kreuth via the Blaubergkamm before. So we arranged a joint hike and set off on a Sunday morning shortly after sunrise from the hikers’ car park behind Wildbad Kreuth. Read more
The last wisps of cloud and patches of mist from the night’s thunderstorms drift weightlessly in the first sunlight over the calm water surface and the massive backdrop of the steeply rising mountains on Lake Garda. The summit of Monte Baldo already reaches into the sunrise, while the western flanks and the northern end of the lake still rest in the dark shadow of the mountain. From this early and delicate twilight, a dazzling, hot summer’s day slowly develops. The popular holiday region awakens. The first isolated dog barks from the surrounding villages. Then comes the commuter traffic. Waste collection, farmers, and tradespeople provide the further soundscape. Everyday life. Read more
After an eventful journey over the Brenner Pass and finally the scenic Monte Baldo panoramic road, we reached our interim destination, Lake Garda, on our short trip to Verona. We looked for a quiet and beautiful spot to spend the night with our roof tent. Near Torri del Benaco, we found a car park in a secluded district that offered plenty of free spaces and a fantastic view of the lake and the sunset. Read more
In June 2020, the initial widespread lockdown and travel restrictions due to the Corona pandemic were temporarily lifted. We discussed the possibility of a trip to Lake Garda and on to Verona, weighing up, for example, health risks against the urge to discover new destinations (such as the Monte Baldo Panoramic High Road). Ultimately, we decided to spend 4 days at Lake Garda and in Verona. Read more
The Risserkogel (1,826 m) is a superb viewpoint in the Mangfall Mountains, offering panoramic views from the Alpine foothills across Lake Tegernsee to the main Alpine ridge. A scenic and rewarding circular tour starts at the Schwaigeralm forest car park near Wildbad Kreuth. Read more
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