By Peter on Aug 29, 2020 09:00 am
A selection of the best hikes in Berchtesgaden National Park from serene day hikes, thrilling via ferrata climbs and challenging multi-day tours Berchtesgaden National Park in the heart of the Bavarian Alps, in the south of Germany near its Austrian border, is home to nine lofty mountain ranges as well Germany's most photogenic body of water, Lake Königssee. The UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve is Germany's premier hiking destination and the country's only Alpine national park. Brilliant green meadows, aquamarine lakes, dense dark forests and reams of sparkling snow-capped peaks characterise Germany's spectacular southern horizon. The post Best hikes in Berchtesgaden National Park, Germany appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Kia on Aug 22, 2020 09:00 am
My first impression of horse riding when I started to learn back in 2014 was how bloody slow it all was. For months, all I did was walk and trot. I thought I'd be well on my way to cantering by then. Instead, I felt mired in the minutiae of technique. As I became a better rider, however, I realised that it wasn't minutiae at all but a fundamental part of learning. It's said that the best riders look like they're not doing anything at all and that's certainly true. I was being taught a multitude of tiny things – slowly and carefully – so that one day, I might call myself a horseman. The post Hanging up my hat: why I’ve chosen to quit horse riding appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Aug 15, 2020 09:00 am
Hiking the Watzmann Traverse is a breathtaking scramble across one of Germany's classic Alpine ridges. Here's how to complete the Bavarian thriller One of my oldest and best friends lives in the Netherlands and over the last twenty years or so of friendship we have usually managed to meet up fairly regularly, at least once a year either in the UK or the Netherlands. Over the last few years, however, as our schedules became increasingly crowded with work, family and mortgages we've struggled to make the time. The post Hiking the Watzmann Traverse – a Bavarian classic appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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By Peter on Aug 01, 2020 08:00 am
The best hikes in the North York Moors National Park are a wonderful way to explore the region's rich and vibrant landscapes The North York Moors National Park is perhaps England's most diverse national park. Home to the arguably the most striking and unspoilt stretches of coast in England, along with the largest area of heather moorland in England and Wales, the North York Moors is one of the UK's foremost hiking destinations. The post 12 best hikes in the North York Moors National Park appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
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