Hero of the hike: How Günther conquered the Harz despite being in a wheelchair!

Hero of the hike: How Günther conquered the Harz despite being in a wheelchair!

In picturesque Bad Suderode, nestled in the Harz Mountains, there is a special connection between nature and storytelling. Carsten Kiehne, a passionate fairy tale collector and hiking guide who has been cultivating the beautiful telling of legends and stories of the Harz region for over a decade, has dedicated himself intensively to this art together with his partner Manuela Petri. Together they have published more than thirty books and are active in over 1,500 storytelling events and walking tours to keep the rich heritage of their homeland alive. These experiences can be experienced on guided hikes, such as a special tour along the Paracelsus Harz Clinic that took place on March 4th, as reported by news38.de.

The hike was made particularly exciting by the participation of an older man named Günther, who was sitting in an electric wheelchair. Despite the three-hour hike and the challenging climb, Günther decided to take part. Kiehne was initially worried about whether Günther would be able to use his wheelchair. But the hiking group was not discouraged and actively helped him overcome the steep mountain. In the end it was a mutual success: Once at the top, Günther was overjoyed and described the experience as the highlight of his hospital stay. Kiehne also found the tour to be one of the most beautiful experiences in his 14 years as a narrative guide, as n-ag.net highlights.

A path to old myths

The formerly forested paths and legendary places on the Nature Myths Trail not only invite you to explore the stories from the region, but they also offer the opportunity to refresh your mind and soul. Hiking here is not just sport, but also an opportunity to immerse yourself in the ancient culture of the Harz and experience spirituality. This atmosphere attracts many hiking enthusiasts and history lovers who are also interested in other Kiehne programs. Workshops about magical herbs, the healing power of trees and mindful hiking complete his offering. In addition, training courses are offered for aspiring legend and storytellers as well as hiking guides, which also integrate modern approaches such as “Reiki” to activate the self-healing powers.

Anyone who switches to the nature myth path not only gets the opportunity to be active, but also learns how important the balance between people and nature is. The hikes are more than just a physical experience; they are also a journey to the roots of this region's cultural identity. With every step the connection to nature and the old legends comes to life. Further information about these unique hikes can be found on the website harzinfo.de.

In Bad Suderode it becomes clear: people don't just hike here, they also talk, teach and experience things. Carsten Kiehne and Manuela Petri's passion for the stories of the Harz region takes visitors on a journey that goes far beyond the physical - a journey to the roots of myths and humanity.