Suche
Mein Konto
A wheelchair in the Harz: Günther's unforgettable hike to the highlight!
Carsten Kiehne offers guided hikes in the Harz to share legends. A special tour helped a wheelchair user master the climb.
A wheelchair in the Harz: Günther's unforgettable hike to the highlight!
In the heart of the Harz, in Bad Suderode, you will not only find breathtaking landscapes, but also exciting stories that are woven into old legends and myths. Carsten Kiehne, a passionate fairy tale collector, has been collecting these stories for over a decade. Together with his partner Manuela Petri, he has published over thirty books that capture the mystical fascination of the Harz Mountains. Kiehne is also an experienced hiking guide who regularly offers guided tours to bring people closer to the mysterious stories of the Harz Mountains. news38.de reports that he organized a particularly challenging hike on March 4th.
This hike led to the old Paracelsus Harz Clinic, where Kiehne met the elderly Mr. Günther, who was sitting in an electric wheelchair. Despite the loyal companions in the group, Kiehne was initially skeptical as to whether Günther could manage the three-hour tour with the steep climb. But Günther's courage and determination contributed to the hiking group giving him a strong helping hand. Together they managed to push Günther up the steep hill, an experience the older man said he described as the highlight of his hospital stay.
A success for everyone involved
The group's efforts paid off: Once at the top, Günther beamed with joy and Kiehne saw the hike as one of the most beautiful experiences of his 14-year career as a hiking guide. This not only underlines the team spirit of the hikers, but also the importance of accessibility in nature, especially for people with special needs. According to n-ag.net, Kiehne is committed to making the Harz accessible to everyone.
The Harz itself, known for its impressive landscapes, offers a variety of signposted hiking trails that wind through the mountain foothills surrounded by fairy tales and legends. From the mystical Teufelsstieg to the majestic Brocken, the highest peak in northern Germany, the region is an Eldorado for hiking enthusiasts. There are countless ways to experience nature, be it a leisurely walk by a babbling stream or in the colorful mountain meadows of the Harz Mountains. The Harz National Park emphasizes that these myths are part of people's oldest and most valuable cultural assets. Information about the guided tours in the Harz shows the diversity of the offers and invites you to experience the stories of the Harz for yourself.
With their work, Carsten Kiehne and his partner make a valuable contribution to ensuring that the legends and stories are not forgotten and that the wonders of nature can always be experienced. The Harz not only makes you want to go on adventures, but also connects people across generations through the power of stories.