![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161019_135640-1038x576.jpg "Plank Road in the Sky")
Today, a cycling tour on the Xi’an city wall was actually on our itinerary. However, one member of our group proposed to go hiking at Hua Shan instead. This proposal was greeted with some enthusiasm, and so seven people (of our group of nine) ended up spending their day on the mountain instead of the city. I was one of these seven. Continue reading The (allegedly) most dangerous hike in the world
Tag Archives: Hiking
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_2407-1038x576.jpg "Shaolin Temple")
The Skilful Shaolin Monks and the Magnificent Song Shan
We spent the last one-and-a-half days at the Shaolin Temple, learning a bit about its history (and Kung Fu), as well as enjoying the beautiful Song Shan mountain. Continue reading The Skilful Shaolin Monks and the Magnificent Song Shan
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_2238-1038x576.jpg "The Great Wall at Mutianyu")
Great Steps (and Ladders) on the Great Wall
In the past one-and-a-half days, we explored the Great Wall of China – from the perfectly renovated section near Mutianyu to the nearly broken-down part at Jiankou.
Update from October 31, 2016
Additional pictures are available.Continue reading Great Steps (and Ladders) on the Great Wall
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1704-1038x576.jpg "Hochschwab")
Crossing the Hochschwab Plateau
A friend of mine is currently on a multi-week trek on the Nordalpenweg through the Alps. For the past two-and-a-half days, I accompanied her on her hike across the Hochschwab plateau, from Seewiesen to Eisenerz. Continue reading Crossing the Hochschwab Plateau
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_1596-1038x576.jpg "Bärenschützklamm")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/central-america-2016-highlights.jpg "Highlights of my Central America trip in 2016")
The highlights of eight weeks in Central America
Three weeks after my return from my two-months-long trip through Central America, I would like to look back on the highlights of my trip. Continue reading The highlights of eight weeks in Central America
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000547-1038x576.jpg "Fuego seen from Acatenango summit")
The Ruta Maya
In Winter 2016, I got to know the culture of the Mayas (in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador). I also had some relaxing days on the beach, and went hiking in the Guatemaltecan highlands.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000635-1038x576.jpg "Lake Atitlán")
Hiking from Xela to Lake Atitlán
In the past three days, I did a Quetzaltrekkers hiking tour from Xela (or, more precisely, from the town Xecam near Xela) to Lake Atitlán. This 42 kilometre hike was more exhausting than expected. However, the nice views (especially on the last day over the lake) were well worth the effort. Continue reading Hiking from Xela to Lake Atitlán
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000566-1038x576.jpg "Earth Lodge")
Relaxing in Earth Lodge
After the exhausting vulcano climb, I needed some time to relax. The Earth Lodge near Antigua was ideal for that. Continue reading Relaxing in Earth Lodge
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/OI000534-1038x576.jpg "Eruption of Fuego")
Climbing a volcano
Originally, I did not have climbing Acatenango volcano on my itinerary. However, several travellers told me that this is the volcano hike to do in Guatemala: The views of the neighbouring (and very active) Fuego volcano were supposed to be awesome. As it turned out, these people were absolutely right. Continue reading Climbing a volcano