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In the 17th century, people despised nature, especially mountains. Sometimes they called them "earth ulcers" or "useless obstacles". Merciless gods live here, spewing lava or sending down avalanches.

Today, on the other hand, people are fascinated by the mountains. And mountains also play an important role on Fernweh-Motive. Below you will find big mountains and small mountains, whole mountain ranges, fantastic views and sometimes stomach churning.

Highlights:
Kora around Mount Kailash
At the foot of Mount Everest
Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
Climbing Mount Kenya

 

 

Okatse Canyon und Hanging Cliff Trail

Okatse Canyon: Panoramic View and Stomach Tingling at the Hanging Cliff Trail

Day trip from Kutaisi or on the way to Svanetia: Okatse Canyon with viewing platform is a worthwhile destination.
Isle of Skye – die 9 schönsten Wanderungen

Isle of Skye - the 9 most beautiful Hikes

The spectacular scenery of the Isle of Skye is a nature lover's paradise - but which hikes are the best?
Das Herz der Cuillins und der Bad Step, Isle of Skye

The Heart of the Cuillins and the Bad Step, Isle of Skye

Eine der schönsten Wanderrouten auf Skye und Teil des Skye Trails im Herzen der Cuillins. Doch wie schlimm ist der "Bad Step" eigentlich?
Reisebericht & Tipps für die Besteigung Point Lenana

Travelogue & Tips for Climbing Point Lenana

Ascent of Point Lenana on Mount Kenya via the Chogoria-Sirimon route. Travelogue, daily stages and many practical tips.
Packliste für die Besteigung des Point Lenana, Mount Kenya

Packing List for the Ascent of Point Lenana, Mount Kenya

Useful packing list for the ascent of Point Lenana on Mount Kenya on a 6-day trekking tour Chogoria-Sirimon route.
Mount Kenya – hoch hinaus auf den Point Lenana

Mount Kenya - high up on Point Lenana

Trekking on Mount Kenya and climbing Point Lenana - travelogue, info and practical tips for the 6-day Chogoria-Sirimon route.
Westmännerinseln – Wanderung zu den Puffins am windigsten Ort in Island

Vestmannaeyjar - Hike to the windiest Place in Iceland

Spectacular coastline, lava landscape and puffins - worthwhile hike to Cape Stórhöfði in Vestmannaeyjar, the windiest place in whole Iceland.

Vestrahorn – photogenic "Batman Mountain" in Iceland

In the southeast of Iceland you can find the "Batman Mountain" Vestrahorn - one of the most photogenic mountains in the country. Tips for photographers and hikers.
Aussichtsreiche Wanderung auf den Hjörleifshöfði im Süden von Island

Panoramic Hike to the Hjörleifshöfði in the South of Iceland

Short hike to the inselberg Hjörleifshöfði in the south of Iceland. View of Mýrdalssandur, glacier, Viking grave, ruins, cave.
Múlagljúfur Canyon - Geheimtipp im Südosten Islands

Múlagljúfur Canyon - Tip for the Southeast of Iceland

Spectacular gorge in the southeast of Iceland: the Múlagljúfur Canyon. A "must see" with steep cliffs, wide views and thunderous waterfalls.
Sonnenbrillen Spenden Tibet

How Sunglasses opened my Eyes and made another's Eyes glow

Sunglasses are a great gift for inhabitants of the high mountains, for example in Tibet, because many suffer from UV-related eye diseases.
Besteigung des Half Dome im Yosemite Nationalpark

Climbing the Half Dome in Yosemite National Park

Tips and info for climbing Half Dome in Yosemite National Park on the wire ropes - packing list, drinking water, weather, clothing, safety, permit.