First Day in Winterberg June 2025
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Today was my first day in Winterberg, Germany. Iâm staying in a cozy apartment for a week, ready to explore the trails and hills in the area.
The first hike started like a dreamâsun shining, gentle breeze, perfect summer temperatures. The trail was only about 18 kilometers, but with inclines I hadnât tackled in a while, it already felt like an adventure.
As I climbed higher, the weather started shifting. Clouds gathered, darkening the sky behind me. And then I saw itâlightning flashing across the horizon. My pace quickened, adrenaline kicking in. Just when the first drops began, I spotted a small wooden shelter and made it there just in time. Moments later, rain poured down in sheets, and thunder echoed through the hills. Once the storm moved on, a thick fog rolled over the landscape, turning the hills into a quiet, mysterious world.
The wildlife was an unexpected bonus. Rabbits darted through the meadows, and deer peeked out from the forest. One of them startled me, suddenly appearing only a few meters awayâheart racing, It froze before it calmly bounded back into the trees.
Winterberg already feels like a hidden gem for hikersâpeaceful trails, dramatic scenery, and plenty of moments that make you feel alive and connected to nature. I canât wait to see what the rest of the week brings.
The first hike started like a dreamâsun shining, gentle breeze, perfect summer temperatures. The trail was only about 18 kilometers, but with inclines I hadnât tackled in a while, it already felt like an adventure.
As I climbed higher, the weather started shifting. Clouds gathered, darkening the sky behind me. And then I saw itâlightning flashing across the horizon. My pace quickened, adrenaline kicking in. Just when the first drops began, I spotted a small wooden shelter and made it there just in time. Moments later, rain poured down in sheets, and thunder echoed through the hills. Once the storm moved on, a thick fog rolled over the landscape, turning the hills into a quiet, mysterious world.
The wildlife was an unexpected bonus. Rabbits darted through the meadows, and deer peeked out from the forest. One of them startled me, suddenly appearing only a few meters awayâheart racing, It froze before it calmly bounded back into the trees.
Winterberg already feels like a hidden gem for hikersâpeaceful trails, dramatic scenery, and plenty of moments that make you feel alive and connected to nature. I canât wait to see what the rest of the week brings.
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