Category Archives: Photo and video gallery

Photos, videos, short descriptions and maps of outdoor tours (one gallery may comprise several individual tours of mine).

Ascent to Westliche Karwendelspitze (Karwendel mountain range)

Description

Hiking tour from Mittenwald (912 meters AMSL) to the Westliche Karwendelspitze (2385 meters AMSL) in the Karwendel mountain range.

Photos

Map, Topography

Notes and recommendations

Metal supports (ropes etc.) in some sections along the Karwendelsteig.

Snowfields tend to be very persistent, so even in July winter equipment (such as spikes or crampons) may be necessary.

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Hiking through Wales

Description

Hiking tours (2014-2018) in the national parks Snowdonia and Brecon Beacons and ascending the highest peak in Wales, Mt. Snowdon (or Yr Wyddfa, 1085 meters AMSL).

Photos

Map, Topography

Notes and recommendations

It is very windy and rainy all year round (the so-called oceanic climate), so good clothing is mandatory at any season of the year.

Getting lost in the mountains can easily occur due to fog and … read more