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Andechs Another Way: A Pilgrim’s Progress on a Path Less Traveled
I have hiked the popular route from Herrsching to Andechs Abbey many times, and it’s a very pleasant beer hike. This time, though, I wanted some variety – a different…
Ehingen – Beer-themed Volksmarch
The Swabian town of Ehingen promotes “beer culture” among its attractions. It is a pretty little town on the banks…
Friendship, Fun and Fitness
Volksmarching traces its roots to Germany in the late 1960’s. Translated, “Volksmarch” = “People Walk”. Hiking and walking enthusiasts would…
Roaming the Steigerwald
I’ve had a fond place in my memories for many decades for the graceful slopes, valleys, and forests of the…
Ich bin ein Traufgänger
The Traufgänge are a collection of premium hiking routes around the area of Albstadt in the Swabian Alps of South-Central…
The Road to Hellenbach
Whenever I’m traveling, I invariably see things that strike me as unusual, odd, and picture-worthy. Sometimes it is a sign…
Waterfalls and Horses
The town of Bad Urach is in the Central Swabian Alps in Southern Germany. I’m here to learn about the…
More Beer!
This summer I’ve been learning about beer culture in Franconia and Bohemia and hopefully, you may have read my recent…
Hiking in the Frankenwald
The mountains of the Frankenwald are laced with tremendous hiking opportunities – more than 2500 miles of marked routes. My…
A Visit to Bamberg and Sandkerwa
Bamberg is a beautiful city …. yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. I happened (all right … I planned it)…
What do glass, slate, chocolate, and castles have in common?
The Frankenwald (Franconian Forest) area is positioned in the far north of Bavaria where it meets Saxony and Thuringia. It…
Bayreuth Impressions
Bayreuth is a small city in the Franconia region of Northern Bavaria that has a long history. Bayreuth’s beginnings are…
The Beer Fairies
Walking into a brewery I’ve found you never know what to expect — every one has its own distinctive character…
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