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The Altra Timp 5: No test, just my first impression
Yes, I’m a bit late and I’m sure many of you have already covered a few kilometers in the Timp 5. However, I won’t be running any kilometers in this…
Sun hoodie for hiking tours? Icebreaker Cool-Lite Sphere Merino Hoodie
I was fully aware that when I hit Arizona in spring, I would need sun protection like a sun hoodie. It’s easy to forget to apply sunscreen to areas like…
Update on the Xero Shoes TerraFlex II and Mesa Trail Long Term review
A few months ago, I published a test report on the Xero Shoes TerraFlex II and the Mesa Trail. While the Mesa Trail has unfortunately not covered many more kilometers…
What does the R-value mean for sleeping Pads?
Sleeping pads come in all varieties: from hard foam to self-inflating models with foam filling. Which level of comfort you actually need is a matter of taste. However, the R-value…
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Weserbergland Trail – hiking from Porta Westfalica to Hann. Münden
The Weserbergland Trail is a long-distance hiking trail around 225 kilometers long that winds its way from Hann. Münden to Porta Westfalica through one of the most beautiful landscapes in…
Tour du Mont Blanc: a hike around the Mont Blanc massif
The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) requires a good level of physical fitness and, in some places, surefootedness. With an altitude difference of around 10,000 meters, the TMB is definitely…
The Winterberg hochtour in the Sauerland – North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
The Winterberger Hochtour (WHT) is around 80 kilometers long and takes hikers on a varied journey around the picturesque village of Winterberg in the Sauerland region. The trail not only…
Camino Primitivo: A pilgrimage from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela
This year, we are planning our first longer hike in May and have decided to take the Camino Primitivo. This historic route runs for around 320 kilometers through the north…
In 2007, we started “Walking away” with the goal of sharing some of the experiences we had. GPS devices were new and fascinating at the time. We recorded hikes and featured gear. Perhaps with the hope of making some money and living a life of adventure. As it often happens in life, everything turned out differently and in 2013 the project went to sleep completely. But I could never part with the website, because there is just too much work and memory in it. Now, almost 10 years later, I have taken the trouble to make everything a bit more modern and functional again. Maybe there will be one or the other article again, but I don’t want to promise too much.
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