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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…
Thruhikes
GR132 La Gomera: The Ultimate Island Circuit
Planning to hike the GR 132 on La Gomera? Then buckle up. To be honest, every stage of this roughly 150-kilometer loop is quite challenging. With a staggering 7,900 meters…
Harz Baudenstieg: Tips & Insights for Your Hike
I’ve come across the Harzer Baudenstieg many times on my hikes through the Harz Mountains. Time and again, magnificent trails cross its path, marked with its distinctive sign. For example,…
Salento Trail: Guide to the Coastal Route (Via del Mare)
Apulia is known for summer vacations, but what about a long-distance hike in late fall? The Cammino del Salento in Italy connects Lecce with Santa Maria di Leuca, the southernmost…
Gendarmstien – Coastal hike along the German-Danish border
The Gendarmstien is a long-distance hiking trail in the south of Denmark that is around 84 kilometers long and runs directly along the German-Danish border. It follows in the footsteps…
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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