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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

 

 

Klöster in Tibet - heilige Orte auf dem Dach der Welt

Monasteries in Tibet - holy Places on the Roof of the World

Discover the monasteries in Tibet on the roof of the world - architecture, statues, mani stones, prayer drums and offerings & tips on photography.
Ganden Kloster, ein Tagesausflug von Lhasa

Ganden Monastery - a worthwhile Day Trip from Lhasa

A visit to Ganden Monastery is a worthwhile day trip from Lhasa. Enjoy great views from the pilgrimage trail and find more great photo opportunities.
Ein Blick auf den Mt. Everest und das höchste Kloster der Welt – Highlights unserer China-Reise

Mt. Everest and the highest Monastery in the World - Highlights of our China Trip

A view of Mt. Everest and a visit to Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world, are among the highlights of a trip to China.
Das vergessene Königreich Guge - ein Besuch der Ruinen von Tsaparang

The forgotten Kingdom of Guge - a visit to the Ruins of Tsaparang

Learn everything you need to know for your visit to the ruins of Tsaparang in the former kingdom of Guge in western Tibet. What is there to see?
Das vergessene Königreich - Guge in Westtibet

Western Tibet - the forgotten kingdom of Guge

The forgotten kingdom of Guge in Western Tibet - Tsaparang and Tholing. Discover monasteries, important murals, ruins and mountain panoramas in Tibet.
Kloster Tholing Königreich Guge

The forgotten Kingdom of Guge - a Visit to Tholing Monastery

A visit to Tholing Monastery in Zanda is one of the highlights of exploring the forgotten kingdom of Guge in western Tibet.
Trekking um den Mount Kailash

Trekking around the Mount Kailash

Trekking around Kailash, circumambulation of the holy mountain - Kora to the Saga-Dawa festival, 3-day mountain tour with crossing of the Drölma-La pass (5630m).
Mit der Lhasabahn aufs Dach der Welt

With the Lhasa Railway to Tibet - Tips for your Trip

In the Hard Sleeper Class of the Lhasa Railway to the Roof of the World - Tips for your trip from Xining to Lhasa in Tibet - Facts and Packing List
Chinesische Mauer Sonnenaufgang und Sonnenuntergang

Great Wall of China - Sunrise and Sunset

Chinesische Mauer von ihrer schönsten Seite - Sonnenaufgang bei der selfguided Hiking-Tour Jiankou nach Mutianyu, Sonnenuntergang in Simatai.
Roadtrip Albanien - Osum Canyon bis Lengarica Canyon

Roadtrip Albania - Osum Canyon to Lengarica Canyon

Tips for your road trip in Albania - Osum Canyon, Bënja thermal springs, river hiking in Lengarica Canyon. Tips for campsites.
Mit dem Allrad Camper nach Theth

Roadtrip Albania - with the 4x4-Camper to Theth

Planning a road trip in Albania? Then the mountain village of Theth in the Albanian Alps should be on your to-do list. Why? Find out here.
Färöer-Inseln - Roadtrip

Faroe Islands - Road Trip over the wild Islands in the North Atlantic

Road trip across the Faroe Islands, 3 days stopover with tent and Land Rover Series 2 on the way to Iceland. Hiking, birdwatching, boat trips.