Looking up at the Sóller mountain ridge it is hard to imagine how you can ever climb Es Cornadors. The highest mountain top is a steep rocky triangle that seems rather unaccessible. I had thought just the same about the North route up Puig de Bàlitx, which turned out to be one of the most exciting Tramuntana hikes. So one early morning I set off to the Cornador Gran. The Mallorcan landscape and the unique panoramic vistas definitely make this tour another one of my favorites. Starting in sleepy…
Autumn light: Hiking around Devil’s Lake
When I’m in Berlin I often miss the Mediterranean and the Tramuntana mountains. Sure, I love the city and its vibes, its energy and cultural diversity. And if you need an outdoor escape there are plenty of trips you can take from here. But far and wide there is hardly anything that even remotely resembles a mountain. This week though I discovered a tour in the Berlin hinterland where I definitely gained some altitude while enjoying autumns’s grand finale. Mild sun light filters through the…