My detailed travel report from last autumn’s 16‑day self-sustained hike in Lapland is now finally available. I included more photos and day‑by‑day route notes. Read it here to follow the adventure in more detail.
Last weekend I visited the beech forest of Hainich National Park in Thuringia, Germany. I’d hoped the wild garlic would be in bloom, creating a carpet of white against the fresh spring green of the beeches. I couldn’t have timed it better. In many areas the forest floor was blanketed with flowers, a truly beautiful sight. In the shadier spots the blooms still remained closed, waiting for more light. All of the images were taken with a wide angle lens between 20 and 35 mm.
Finally I managed to complete the film about my solo adventure in Swedish Lapland last autumn. While start and destination coincide with a previous trip and I revisit some locations I already know from before, I also pass a lot of places I’ve never seen before.
I hike from Jäkkvik to Kvikkjokk through Arjeplogsfjäll and via the southern edge of Sarek. Much of the route is off-trail and some sections are fairly strenuous. The landscape is striking and the weather unpredictable – both as expected ;-). Note that I use a packraft occasionally; all crossings except the lake Bartávvre are optional but may take extra time or effort if done without a boat. Resupply is impossible thus I was fully self-sufficient.
In the following some waypoints along my route:
Jäkkvik – Riebnes (near Gruomba) – Bartávvre – Máranjávrre – Miekak – Sarddávágge – Vaimok – Fierrovágge – Tarradalen/Såmmarlappa – Slihtavágge – Njoatsosvágge – Pårek – Kvikkjokk
Over the past few weeks, Hamburg has been graced with extraordinary winter conditions. Typically, our winters are marked by damp and dreary weather. However, this year, we are witnessing heavy snowfall and frigid temperatures that have transformed the landscape into a stunning winter wonderland.
One aspect of this transformation that captivates me is the beauty of the snow-covered trees and forests. The images above were taken just a short distance from my home, capturing the enchanting scenery that winter has brought to our surroundings.
