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With the Altra Lone Peak 6 on the Arizona Trail
I was sure that there was no way I wanted to run the Arizona Trail with the Altra Lone Peak 6. I had ordered the 6s and sent them back….
LightHeart Gear Silpoly rain jacket my experiences after one year
With the LightHeart Gear Silpoly rain jacket, I would like to introduce you to a completely non-breathable alternative. This may sound strange at first, as people usually look for a…
Topo Athletic Pursuit Review
My story with the Topo Pursuit is an upsetting one with many unexpected twists and turns. After the cushioning in the Xero shoes wasn’t good enough for me, the Terraventure…
FarPointe Alpha Cruiser – The alternative to a fleece jacket?
I like fleece jackets, but I appreciate it even more when the backpack is a little lighter. At least that’s what the Alpha Cruiser from FarPointe Outdoor Gear promises. I…
Thruhikes
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…
Trekking on La Gomera: Rainforest and Elevation Gain on the GR131
The GR131 on La Gomera is quite the challenge: Although it’s only 45 kilometers long, it climbs a staggering 2,500 meters in elevation. Divided into three official stages, it runs…
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…
Kyffhäuser Trail: Hiking and collecting touring stamps
We take you with us on our hike along the Kyffhäuser Trail. Our tour started in Steinthaleben, where we parked our car. Our aim was to collect some stamps for…
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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