Conquer the Harz together: Günther's unforgettable hike!
Experience the legendary world of the Harz: Carsten Kiehne leads a moving hike with a wheelchair user to the Paracelsus Harz Clinic.

Conquer the Harz together: Günther's unforgettable hike!
A few weeks ago, a very special hike took place in the picturesque Harz Mountains, which not only highlighted the beauty of nature, but also the community spirit of the people. The fairy tale collector Carsten Kiehne, known for his numerous stories and legends, led a group through the breathtaking landscape and had a moving encounter with an older gentleman named Günther. news38.de reports that ...
Kiehne, who has published over thirty books about the myths of the Harz with his partner Manuela Petri, offers guided hikes to make the magical tales of the Harz come alive. The hike on March 4th took the participants to the historic Paracelsus Harz Clinic in Bad Suderode. Despite the adverse circumstances, including a steep climb and a three-hour tour, Günther, who uses an electric wheelchair, was determined to take part. Kiehne was initially skeptical as to whether Günther could master the steep path. But the group was not discouraged and helped push the wheelchair up.
Pushing the limits together
The hikers showed impressive solidarity and combined forces to pave the way for Günther. Their efforts paid off: When they reached the top, Günther was overjoyed and described the experience as one of the highlights of his stay in the clinic. Kiehne himself found the hike to be one of the most beautiful experiences of his 14-year career, during which he led over 1,500 storytelling events and hiking tours n-ag.net shows how....
Not only stories and legends thrive in the Harz Mountains, but also a close connection between people and nature. This is particularly clear on the nature myth trail near Braunlage. Here, nine hands-on stations invite you to pause and reflect on the relationship between people and nature. Topics such as the symbolic power of trees and the connection between wolves and humans are discussed. A wishing tree and a labyrinth for self-discovery enable hikers to formulate their inner wishes nationalpark-harz.de highlights that....
Keeping the stories of the Harz alive
At a time when many of the old legends and myths are being forgotten, Kiehne is committed to keeping the Harz's mythical heritage alive. He and his groups help ensure that the dazzling stories and their meanings are not lost. The Harz is not only presented as a fascinating place for hikes and experiences, but also as an accessible space for people of all ages and with different needs. This shows once again that the Harz is not only a beautiful place, but also a place where community and support are paramount.