• Autumn,  Excursion,  Hiking

    Lab Valley

    EXCURSION TO THE VALLEY OF THE BLACK LABER! Oh, I love fall! I didn’t used to, but now I really enjoy this time of year. That’s mainly because it’s the best time for me to go hiking. The fresh air, the colorful leaves, mushrooms, chestnuts… “Shinrin Yoku” means “immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the forest” in Japanese. Let’s go then! By the way: “forest bathing” is a recognized form of preventive health care in Japan. With this in mind,…

  • Excursion,  Hiking

    Robbers’ den

    EXCURSION: TO THE ROBBERS’ DEN! Halfway between Etterzhausen and Penk, above the Naab on the Jurasteig, there is a real robber’s cave! This cave was formed during the Jurassic period – flowing water slowly dissolved the limestone from the rock and formed the cave. It was probably already used by the Celts and served as a refuge for some. Because of the good view of the Naab, the cave was later a good starting point for raids. The cave is…