My last day in Luxembourg I spent with an activity that may not come to mind immediately when thinking of this country. Still, it is quite possible (and also fits my interests quite well): a hike in the Little Switzerland. Continue reading Hiking in Little Switzerland
Tag Archives: Gorges and Canyons
Gorge(ous) Samaria
So far, I focused on the coast during my stay in Greece. Now, it was time for some inland action, namely the most famous hike in Crete (if not Greece): the Samaria Gorge. Continue reading Gorge(ous) Samaria
A capital reef in Utah
I did not have any specific expections about Capitol Reef National Park. So, I was pleasantly surprised about the beauty of this park. Continue reading A capital reef in Utah
Into the Rockies with the Narrow Gauge Railroad
When crossing the United States by train, I cannot miss a particular train journey: the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Continue reading Into the Rockies with the Narrow Gauge Railroad
Canyons of a different kind
I have also visited today’s target, the Canyonlands National Park, already before. During my last visit, however, I explored the Island in the Sky – ans this section of the park is completely different to the Needles District which I visited today. Continue reading Canyons of a different kind
Climbing over 115 bridges and 49 ladders
Due to a National holiday, I could enjoy an extended weekend. So, I decided to go on a short trip to Styria. There, I was hiking in the beautiful Bärenschützklamm today. Continue reading Climbing over 115 bridges and 49 ladders
Hiking the Ötschergraben
Today, I was hiking in Lower Austria. More precisely, I explored the Ötschergraben. With just under two hours drive from Vienna, this is at the limit of what is acceptable for a day trip. However, it was definitely worth it. Continue reading Hiking the Ötschergraben
Canyons and Waterfalls
For the past one and a half days, we were hiking in the canyons of Ásbyrgi and Jökulsárgljúfur. The former is impressive thanks to its sheer size and the absence (!) of waterfalls, the latter boasts the magnificent Dettifoss. Continue reading Canyons and Waterfalls
Woody Great Barrier
I spent the last four days of my stay in New Zealand on Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf (to the east of Auckland). There, I mainly spent my time hiking – what else? Continue reading Woody Great Barrier
Delhard Kabila and the Green Gorge
Today, I did a hike through the Garganta Verde, a deep and narrow, but green gorge (hence its name). For this hike, you need a permit of the National Park Service, which I reserved by phone. However, my Spanish does not seem to be as good as I would like it to be, because the permit was issued for a certain Delhard Kabila
. Continue reading Delhard Kabila and the Green Gorge