![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250609_143751-1038x576.jpg "Henningsvær Harbour")
Today, I again combined a fishing village with its local mountain. This time, however, I did it the other way around: first the hike, then the village walk. Continue reading The fast way up: Festvågtinden
Tag Archives: Hiking
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250608_095519-1038x576.jpg "Kabelvåg")
A Kabelka in Kabelvåg
After a long journey, I finally arrived in Lofoten yesterday. Today, I made my first explorations: a walk through the fishing village of Kabelvåg and a hike up its local mountain, Tjeldbergtinden. Continue reading A Kabelka in Kabelvåg
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240929_143951-1038x576.jpg "Vall d'Ordino")
Exploring the Pyrenees
In early autumn 2024, a (to me) previously unknown European mountain range was on my agenda: the Pyrenees. I explored both the French and the Spanish side, and I also spent some time in Andorra.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241004_112008-1038x576.jpg "Dune du Pilat")
Dune (of Pilat)
On my last “true” vacation day, I went out into nature once again: I made a trip to the Dune du Pilat, the highest wandering dune in Europe. Continue reading Dune (of Pilat)
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20241001_120817-1038x576.jpg "View from the ridge up towards Pic d'Estibat")
Farewell to the Pyrenees
Today, I drove back to Tarbes to return my rental car. In order to see a bit of the Pyrenees one last time, I did not choose the (slightly) faster but longer route via the motorway, but instead took a more direct route over a Pyrenees pass, the Col de Port. Continue reading Farewell to the Pyrenees
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240928_143703-1038x576.jpg "Andorra la Vella")
Unfamiliar Andorra
My last stop in the Pyrenees was the tiny state of Andorra, which is relatively unknown to many Central Europeans– reason enough to take a look! Continue reading Unfamiliar Andorra
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240927_121358-1038x576.jpg "Estany de Sant Maurici")
… y Estany de Sant Maurici
Today, I finally visted Estany de Sant Maurici, the “second half” of the Parque Nacional de Aigüestortes y Estany de Sant Maurici. Continue reading … y Estany de Sant Maurici
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240925_145508-1038x576.jpg "Estany de Llebreta")
Parque Nacional de Aigüestortes …
After the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, it was time for the next national park (take a deep breath!): Parque Nacional de Aigüestortes y Estany de Sant Maurici – or more precisely, the “first half” of the park (so to speak), i.e. Aigüestortes. A visit of the “second half”, i.e. Estany de Sant Maurici, is scheduled in two days. Continue reading Parque Nacional de Aigüestortes …
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240923_125714-1038x576.jpg "Bujaruelo valley")
Bernhard perdido?
Today in the Spanish course for beginners: two more meanings of the word “perdido” (lost, strayed). But before anyone worries too much: It was not quite that bad after all – but not everything went smoothly today. Continue reading Bernhard perdido?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240922_125059-1038x576.jpg "Circo Soaso")
Monte Perdido Lluvioso
My first stop in Spain was intended to be (mainly) dedicated to the Monte Perdido National Park. Unfortunately, this “forgotten mountain” (Monte Perdido) was also a “rainy mountain” (monte lluvioso) for me. In addition, access to the park was scheduled to be closed for around ten days starting the next day, Monday, due to road construction works. This of course further complicated things. After heavy rains basically all day yesterday, I had to bite the bullet today, and try my luck despite the mediocre weather forecast. After all, this was the last day that the area was accessible. Continue reading Monte Perdido Lluvioso