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austria

Via Ferrata Falkensteig (K4) – Falkert Heidialm

Via Ferrata Falkensteig (K4) – Falkert Heidialm

This via ferrata is just beside via ferrata Murmelsteig which is much easier. The access to the via ferrata is quite tiring because there is no path, you need to walk uphill on loose stones. A helmet is absolutely essential for this via ferrata as […]

Via Ferrata Fallbach (K4-K5) – Carinthia’s highest waterfall

Via Ferrata Fallbach (K4-K5) – Carinthia’s highest waterfall

This superfun via ferrata goes up steep from the bottom to the top of Carinthia’s highest waterfall (200 mts.) The ferrata is well equipped and seems secure. You need strentgh in your arms to get all the way up to the top. There are two […]

A day in Liebenfels – an adventure Water-Path, a medieval castle and climbing

A day in Liebenfels – an adventure Water-Path, a medieval castle and climbing

Looking for the perfect day trip in Carinthia? Liebenfels has it all: beautiful hiking trails, waterfalls, bridges, a castle, climbing walls. I went there recently to spend the day. We started off with the adventure water path which takes about 2 hours (one way). The […]

Peterlewand – Climbing wall and via ferrata at lake Ossiach

Peterlewand – Climbing wall and via ferrata at lake Ossiach

Hidden in the forest is this supercool climbing wall. The place was reequipped in 2015. The climbing area is not especially big but it’s great for practicing. There are about 30 routes (4+ to 7a) and a via ferrata. Some parts of the via ferrata […]

Burgruine Hardegg – Ruins of an enchanted Romanesque castle

Burgruine Hardegg – Ruins of an enchanted Romanesque castle

Burgruine Hardegg is a well-preserved Castle surrounded by woods. The place rarely sees visitors. It is not generally known or easily accessible. The castle can be visited from a small village called Zweikirchen (lit. Two-Churches). From there you need to follow a dirt-track road leading […]

Land of lakes

Land of lakes

My first post is dedicated to my homeland: I was born and raised in a small village in Carinthia (Austria). I should rather call it a hamlet as it is a collection of houses with no more than 200 inhabitants. There are no shops and […]


spain

Rock Climbing in Tivissa – a genuine insider tip!

Rock Climbing in Tivissa – a genuine insider tip!

According to the climbing guide book Tivissa Rock Climbs (2020) “Those who visit will find unchalked, unpolished limestone and hundreds of established lines, many of them world class. And most have received a handful of ascents.“ Tivissa is indeed one of the lesser known climbing […]

Psicobloc Costa Blanca – Deep Water Solo in Alicante/Valencia

Psicobloc Costa Blanca – Deep Water Solo in Alicante/Valencia

No need to fly to Mallorca for first class Deep Water Solo. The Mediterranean coastline of Jávea or Xàbia in catalán in the province of Alicante (Valencia) offers a great variety of climbing in caves and on cliffs for all tastes and grades – from […]

A via ferrata weekend in Aragon/Catalunya

A via ferrata weekend in Aragon/Catalunya

Initially we had selected 3 via ferrata routes for our weekend trip to Vall de Boi. In the end, we had time to do a little more than that: DAY 1: Ferrata Roca Carrera K4 (Catalunya), duration about 1h, approach 30 minutes – GoogleMaps Ferrata […]

Psicobloc The Russian Bath – Deep Water Soloing Cap Roig (Palafrugell / Palamos) – Costa Brava

Psicobloc The Russian Bath – Deep Water Soloing Cap Roig (Palafrugell / Palamos) – Costa Brava

La bañera rusa (lit. trans. The Russian Bath) is a small cove in a stunning natural environment, surrounded by cliffs with spectacular views. Next to it, a beautiful rock bridge over the deep clean waters which is a perfect spot for deep water solo.

Perles – a little-known climbing gem

Perles – a little-known climbing gem

Perles with its superb rocks, tranquility and stunning setting is popular with local climbers but very little known beyond the borders of Catalunya. Perles offers climbing routes for all tastes, styles and grades. The sector Roc d’en Solà is a magnificient limestone wall offering technical […]

Rock climbing in Abella de la conca

Rock climbing in Abella de la conca

Abella de la Conca is a picturesque hamlet in the Catalan pre-Pyrenees with lots of technical wall and slab climbing possibilities, high quality rock, a beautiful remote landscape and amazing views over the valley. It’s without a doubt one of the best places to climb […]


indonesia

Bira – a place to take pictures that look like postcards

Bira – a place to take pictures that look like postcards

Although Bira is the most touristic place I have seen in Sulawesi, it is well worth a visit to explore the gorgeous nearby beaches. The surrounding area is a paradise for anyone who likes to take pictures. I stayed at Salassa Restaurant & Guesthouse. The […]

Rammang Rammang – a river, prehistoric caves, and a stone garden

Rammang Rammang – a river, prehistoric caves, and a stone garden

Rammang-Rammang is located south of Sulawesi about 40km north of Makassar. It can be reached by road: by bus or car – 2 hours from Makassar and 1 hour from the airport. The word Rammang comes from the language of Makassar and means ‘cloud’. It […]

Togean Islands – long is the way to paradise

Togean Islands – long is the way to paradise

If you have ever been to the Togean Islands you know it’s not easy to get there. Transport in Sulawesi is still very scarce and slow. There are two ways to get to the Islands: via Ampana and via Gorontalo. My way there was a […]

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