Long-distance hiking in the Sauerland

Me against me - challenge accepted

That was a tough climb. I knew it wasn't going to be easy, but intense. But that was the challenge: up to the highest peak, faster than the tour app suggested.

I managed it easily, but the start was a bit strenuous at this pace. I chose a good route, sporty and ambitious - especially when I'm racing against the clock and against myself.

The long-distance hiking trails and circular hikes that you present in the tour portal are well suited to this. Length, altitude, estimated tour duration, everything is indicated. I do it faster, every time. That's my goal, but the question is always: how much faster? This time it was almost two hours less than a dawdling walker. And I still had enough time for coffee breaks, one at the summit cross, one later in the forest.

Beautiful views along the way, I have to say. Maybe I'll do the tour again sometime, a little slower and more enjoyable. But first I'll do the other circular tours . Tear down the goals first, then take it easy.