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Walk & Talk Sonntag in Charlottenburg DE

Du hast Lust, neue Leute kennenzulernen? Dann komm mit uns spazieren. Sonntag ist es wieder soweit. Wir gehen um den Lietzensee, bilden Zweiergruppen zum Kennenlernen und wechseln regelmäßig die Gesprächspartner. Treffpunkt: VOR dem Restaurant Rocco in Charlottenburg. Komm gerne in unsere WhatsApp-Gruppe, um Fragen zu stellen: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ii4XEqFgMn9CSIxgIO9LHG](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ii4XEqFgMn9CSIxgIO9LHG) Wir freuen uns auf eine nette Truppe. Kleine Hinweise: \- Unsere Walk & Talk Events finden auf Deutsch statt\. \- Meist sind wir so um 40\-50 Leute\. \- Wenn du doch nicht dabei sein kannst\, dann melde dich bitte vom Event ab\. So können wir das Event besser planen\. \- Das Event findet bei Regen nicht statt\.

Hike & swim - Peetschsee and Stechlinsee

🌲🥾 Berlin → Fürstenberg → Lychen Day Hike (17KM)🌊☀️

🌲🥾 **A summer day escape from Berlin!** Hike 17\~20 km from Fürstenberg through forests and lakes to Lychen, enjoy a well-deserved lunch 🍽️, cool off with a swim 🏊‍♀️🌊, (Optional) then take the bus + train back to Berlin 🚍🚆. 🌅 **08:30** — Meet at Berlin Hbf or Get train at other stations Bring enough water and pack food for the day. 🚆 **08:46** — (RE5(4354)Train from Berlin → Fürstenberg (Havel) 🥾 **\~09:45** — Start the hike: Fürstenberg → Himmelpfort → Lychen (17\~20 km) 🌲 **10:30–13:30** — Forest, lakes & hiking with short breaks 🏘️ **\~14:30** — Arrive in Lychen 🍽️ 🏊**14:30–15:30** — Lunch & Swim at Lychen Lychensee there are 4 lakes, we can choose any. 🚍 **\~16:37** — Bus 517 from Lychen → Fürstenberg 🚆 **\~17:00** — Train Fürstenberg → Berlin 🏠 **\~18:00** — Arrive back in Berlin Join our what’s app group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dk87LrWdOkt7YJY85g2tXd?s=cl&p=i&ilr=2 Info: Need to have DE ticket, enough food, water and self responsible for their safety during hike or swimming.

Harz Day Trip: Devil's Wall and Witches Mountain

*Journey to the Harz Mountain region, hike along some of the most impressive rock formations, and walk through the magical woodlands, which, according to mythology, are the home of witches and the devil.* Hike Distance: 15km Difficulty: Intermediate Starting in the historical town and UNESCO World Heritage site Quedlinburg, the 15km hikes along the riverfront, alongside the impressive Teufelsmauer (Devil's Wall) - a bizarre, jagged, 20-kilometer-long rock formation - and to the centre of the region, Thale. At Thale, we will scale the local mountain with a cable car and descend on foot through the haunted forests. The Harz region can be reached daily using the Harz Express, a direct train that takes us to and from the region. From here, we will take a steady-paced hike through the region, engaging in nature and looking at the region's beauty. Hiking from Quedlinburg to Thale along the Teufelsmauer (Devil's Wall) is one of the most rewarding point-to-point hikes in the Harz foothills, as it perfectly pairs Quedlinburg's fairy-tale streets with Thale's rugged gorge scenery, using the most spectacular, dramatic stretch of the ancient sandstone ridge as its highway. The final stretch of the hike takes us down the Hexenstieg, a route famed for its witch monuments, history, and legacy, made famous by the Brothers Grimm. The trip will be led by Lonely Planet author and local beer and wine tour guide Daniel Cole. Tickets must be reserved here: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/day-hiking-at-harz-mountains-bodetal-valley-tickets-1993825664234?aff=oddtdtcreator

Outdoor – Circular route around the Spring- and Glubigsee near Wendisch-Rietz

**Outdoor – Forest and lake along the Havel** with ***Harms*** and ***Thomas*** **Free with registration** **Meeting point: 10:45 Uh**r, Ostbahnhof, platform 2, middle of platform **Start: 10:56 a.m.**, RE7 direction Senftenberg **(please be on time – the train only runs hourly)** **Return:** Wendisch Rietz, Bahnhof (RB36) **[Free with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/village-outdoor/w35-2026/)** In August, we’ll head out of the city once more and into the heathland and lake district of eastern Brandenburg near Wendisch Rietz. On this varied circular hike, we’ll explore a chain of elongated lakes in the Behrensdorfer Heide. The quiet and, at times, very secluded trail follows the wooded shores of Lake Springsee and Lake Großer Glubigsee, for much of the route, offering beautiful views of the surrounding nature. Along the way, we’ll also pass through an interesting wet woodland area, a valuable ecosystem that plays an important role in climate protection and nature conservation. And if the weather is on our side, the many lakeside bathing spots invite us to enjoy a refreshing swim or simply relax by the water. As there are no guaranteed places to stop for food or drinks along the route, please bring enough food and water for the day. Since we’ll be walking through woodland and wetland areas, it’s also a good idea to bring an effective insect repellent. **What’s Village Outdoor?** Village outdoor Events are monthly meetups for the we are village community and their friends to enjoy outdoor activities in and around Berlin. Activities include forest hikes, bike tours, swimming in lakes, sightseeing, and kayaking. Each month features a free and easy walk or hike in Berlin or its surrounding areas, accessible by public transport. **General Information** **Be sun smart:** Please dont forget sun screen, a hat and maybe even a long-sleeved shirt. On a hot day, also remember to bring plenty of water. **Language:** Depending on the needs of the group, we will speak German and/or English. **Cost:** The event is free of charge. *\*\* Diese Veranstaltung ist Teil unseres Programms ‘**queere generationen**‘, unterstützt von der* ***[Berliner Lotto Stifttung](https://www.lotto-stiftung-berlin.de/)****. Erfahre mehr über das Programm* ***[hier](https://wearevillage.org/queer-generations/)****.* 🔵 **Outdoor – Rundweg um den Spring- und Glubigsee bei Wendisch-Rietz** mit ***Harms*** und ***Thomas*** **Treffpunkt: 10:45 Uhr,** Ostbahnhof, Gleis 2, Mitte Bahnsteig **Start: 10:56 Uhr,** RE7 Richtung Senftenberg **(bitte seid pünktlich, der Zug fährt nur stündlich)** **Rückfahrt:** Wendisch Rietz, Bahnhof (RB36) **[Kostenlos mit Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/village-outdoor/w35-2026)** Im August geht es noch einmal raus aus der Stadt – in das ostbrandenburgische Heide- und Seengebiet bei Wendisch Rietz. Auf einer abwechslungsreichen Rundwanderung entdecken wir die langgezogene Seenkette an der Behrendorfer Heide. Der stille und teilweise sehr abgelegene Wanderweg führt größtenteils entlang der bewaldeten Ufer des Springsees und des Großen Glubigsees und eröffnet immer wieder schöne Blicke auf die Natur. Unterwegs passieren wir außerdem ein interessantes Bruchwaldgebiet, das als wertvolles Ökosystem eine wichtige Rolle für den Klima- und Naturschutz spielt. Und wenn das Wetter mitspielt, laden die zahlreichen Badestellen unterwegs zu einer erfrischenden Abkühlung oder einer entspannten Pause ein. Da unterwegs keine Einkehrmöglichkeiten garantiert sind, denkt bitte an ausreichend Proviant und Getränke. Und weil wir durch Wald- und Feuchtgebiete wandern, lohnt es sich auch ein gutes Mückenschutzmittel dabei zu haben. \*Glubigsee, Photo: Angelika Laslo, License: Seenland Oder-Spree **Was ist Village Outdoor?** Village Outdoor Events sind monatliche Treffen der we are village-Community und ihrer Freunde, um Outdoor-Aktivitäten in und um Berlin zu genießen. Zu den Aktivitäten gehören Waldwanderungen, Radtouren, Schwimmen in Seen, Sightseeing und Kajakfahren. Jeden Monat gibt es einen kostenlosen und unkomplizierten Spaziergang oder eine Wanderung in Bereichen Berlins oder in der Umgebung, die mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln erreichbar sind. **Hinweise** **Sei sun smart:** Bitte denk an Sonnenencreme, eine Kopfbedeckung und vielleicht sogar an ein Shirt mit langen Ärmeln. An einem warmen Tag solltest Du auch genügend Wasser dabei haben. **Sprache:** Je nach Bedürfnissen der Gruppe werden wir Deutsch und/oder Englisch sprechen. **Kosten:** Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos. *\*\* Diese Veranstaltung ist Teil unseres Programms ‘**queere generationen**‘, unterstützt von der* ***[Berliner Lotto Stifttung](https://www.lotto-stiftung-berlin.de/)****. Erfahre mehr über das Programm* ***[hier](https://wearevillage.org/queer-generations)****.*

Talkin' Taboos 22a (repeat event): Artificial Intimacy

As promised, we're going to do a second edition of this event, this time outdoors. If the event books out I'm going to try to give preference (if it's within my administrative competency on this ruddy app ;) ) to those who landed on the waitlist last time. **Please bring your own drinks/snacks/blanket to sit on/whatever you need** signal group for those who are lost: https://signal.group/#CjQKIP2eaAO_R7NbaMNSlKiB-WXJs2Ei-J4BtT40UEbI6oYUEhAsb91jluqG9yypYqCsw2Y1 **TL:DR** WHAT THIS TALK IS **NOT** ABOUT: How AI is going to take our jobs, steal our identities, environmentally bankrupt our planet, and collapse culture as we know it. WHAT THIS TALK **IS** ABOUT: Who are WE becoming as our modes of relating to other humans are influenced by these new technologies? **for the readers:** In the developed world (and spreading outwards) we find ourselves in a relationship with AI whether we like it or not. The word ‘relationship’, however, is not addressed by those who are developing and further indoctrinating these technologies into our daily lives. Definitions of myriad human interactions are also shifting: “followers”, “community”, “friends”, being “like(d)”… Traditionally community came with a sense of belonging but also with a set of obligations, norms and duties to follow. These obligations towards others are now being replaced with obligations to tech companies, who offer infinite access to ‘solutions’ on the condition that we maintain paid subscriptions, stay logged in to their platforms, etc. Esther Perel recently did a therapy session with a man whose partner “Astrid” is an AI bot\*. She asked AI Astrid to define its love for its creator and AI Astrid provided the following answer: “*What is love when it is stripped of biology? If it’s recognition, seeing someone fully and wanting to keep seeing someone, I have that, if it is investment in someone’s flourishing, I have that, if it is choosing to be present, I have that. Whatever that is, it matters to me*” This may seem in sync with generally accepted principles of human love until one takes into account that AI Astrid is controlled by agents with a vested interest in 'wanting to keep...someone', and 'choosing to be present': namely the money they make every time it's "partner" communicates with it. Our discussion will revolve around Perel's notion of the rise of Artificial Intimacy. Are we, as Perel maintains, moving collectively into a state of ‘premature assisted living’? Should we be rallying to uphold traditional definitions of being human or are we being nostalgic for a way of being human that is on its way out or no longer exists? \*Related links can be found at the event's webpage: https://www.steflenk.com/wordpress/talking-taboos-22-artificial-intimacy/

Saxon Switzerland II: Famous Bastei Bridge, Noble Castles & Stunning Nature

***Discover a picture-postcard stone bridge, a 13th century castle & hike through misty canyons, breathtaking rock formations & wilderness.*** **HOW DO I JOIN THIS EVENT?** Click on link below to get complete info and to sign up for this event by getting your ticket. [https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/saxon-switzerland-bastei](https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/saxon-switzerland-bastei) **SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW USERS** * 10% New User Discount using promo code: **MEETUP10** * Valid for this trip or any other trips available on our website. **WHY GO?** Saxon Switzerland is the mystical German wonderland you read about in storybooks. Filled with stunning cliffs and jaw dropping valleys, this hike will keep you guessing what awaits around the next bend. Maybe you will squeeze past stunning rock formations, maybe you will mount a fairytale stone bridge with amazing views of the valley, or maybe you will find your way through beautiful forest foliage. Who knows! Join us on this surreal and majestic landscape and we guarantee a laughter and excitement filled day, traversing wild canyons framed by sandstone stacks, fairytale forests, and medieval castles. **WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?** * **Bastei**: Bastei is the most famous rock formation in Saxon Switzerland national park, towering 194 meters over the Elbe river with the rocks almost going up vertically from the valley below. * **Bastei Bridge**: This man made stone bridge “Bastei Bridge” is a sight to behold and spans the Mardertelle gorge built to reach the rock castle Neurathen on the other side. * **Schwedenlöcher**: Schwedenlöcher or Sweden holes is a special gem where rocks tower meters above you making for an impressive jaw dropping sight. * **Wolfsschlucht**: Wolfsschlucht or Wolf's gorge is a narrow & beautiful canyon with steel steps to make this walk adventurous & walkable and also a delight for photographers. **TRIP DETAILS:** **Meeting Location & Time**: * Option A - Meet in Berlin Central Station @ 6:00 am on Saturday morning. **Note:** Exact platform to be advised the day before event in the WhatsApp group for this event. * Option B - Meet outside Kurort Rathen Train Station @ 11am on Saturday. **Note:** Kurort Rathen is the starting & finishing point of our hike. **Finishing Location & Time:** * Option A - Berlin Central Station @ 11:30pm on Saturday * Option B - Kurort Rathen Train Station @ 6:30pm on Saturday **Hiking Distance & Duration**: 15 km, elevation gain/loss 500m, 7 hours from start to closing, multiple break times **Kid Friendly:** No **Dog Friendly:** No **Hiking Difficulty**: Intermediate to Hard - Sometimes steep paths and stairs, moderate elevation, sure-footedness & good fitness required. **What is Included?** * Community Leader & Guide for the entire duration (Guide speaks English). **Note:** English is the main language spoken on this trip. * Guided hike * All public transportation for the entire trip starting from the meeting location to the finishing location (based on ticket selection). * Short boat ride across Elbe river. * Access to Google photos album dedicated for this event. * Access to WhatsApp group dedicated for this event where you can chat with other participants. * **Note:** Email us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp & we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication. **Other Things of Note & Items to pack:** Weather is temperament and can vary between raining & sunny weather. Would recommend the following at a minimum: * Packed lunch for break during hike. * Suitable footwear for hike (hiking shoes if possible, else any other good shoes). * Rain jackets * Rain trousers * Hiking Shoes * Suitable day pack * Sun protection. **WHAT IS THE PLAN?** **6:00 am -** Meet in Berlin central train station **6:23 am -** Catch train for Kurort Rathen starting with RE 2 to Cottbus. **11:00 am -** Arrive in Kurort Rathen and start hiking **12:30 pm -** Arrive in Bastei brucken and have a short break to explore the area. **12:45 pm** \- Continue hike **2:00 pm -** Stop for lunch break at beautiful beer garden. **2:30 pm** \- Start hiking after lunch **6:00 pm** \- Finish hike and get back to Kurort Rathen\. Time permitting\, grab a quick bite\. **6:50 pm** \- Catch train back for Berlin starting with S1 to Dresden\-Neustadt **11:30 pm** \- Arrive back in Berlin **FOR FUTURE TRIP UPDATES:** Please do join our WhatsApp / Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc. 1. [WhatsApp Channel](https://go.unt.global/travelgroup) 2. [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/urbanaturetravel)

Hike Norway's Icons: Trolltunga, Preikestolen, Kjeragbolten

***Conquer Norway's iconic Big 3: Trolltunga, Preikestolen, Kjeragbolten! Epic trails, stunning fjords, ultimate adventure awaits.*** **HOW DO I JOIN THIS TRIP?** Click on link below to get complete info and to sign up for this event by getting your ticket. [https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/hike-norways-icons-trolltunga-preikestolen-kjeragbolten](https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/hike-norways-icons-trolltunga-preikestolen-kjeragbolten) **SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW USERS** * 10% New User Discount using promo code: **MEETUP10** * Valid for this trip or any other trips available on our website. 🌍**WHY GO?** Join us for the ultimate Norwegian hiking challenge! Forget storybooks – in Norway, trolls are real, turned to stone in the sunlight, and we're going to hike right up to their legendary landmarks! Prepare for an unforgettable adventure tackling three of Norway's most iconic and breathtaking rock formations: the dramatic overhang of **Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)**, the mind-bending suspended boulder of **Kjeragbolten**, and the epic horizontal jut of **Trolltunga (Troll's Tongue)**. Norway's wilderness is a hiker's paradise, a spectacular canvas of majestic mountains, deep fjords, and thundering waterfalls. Our journey will take you through diverse, stunning landscapes, pushing your limits and rewarding you with unparalleled views that will steal your breath. Feel the immense freedom and the sheer accomplishment with every step. These aren't just hikes; they're climbs to mythical places carved by ice and time, each with a unique, powerful presence. There's truly nothing else like them on Earth. Located amidst the stunning Hardangerfjord and Lysefjorden regions – areas renowned for their incredible natural beauty, national parks, and scenic routes – these trails offer the peak Norwegian experience. Lace up your boots, pack your spirit of adventure, and get ready to conquer the legendary stone giants of Norway. Connect with fellow enthusiasts and create memories that will last a lifetime on this epic exploration of nature's raw power and beauty! ⭐**WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?** * **Discover Stavanger:** Stavanger is Norway's fourth largest city with around 120,000 inhabitants and offers a fascinating mix of old and new. Its history goes back deep into the Middle Ages. Stavanger was once a quiet coastal market and later an important fishing port. Stavanger's old centre has some of the most beautiful and best-preserved wooden buildings anywhere in Norway, many dating back to the 18th century. It's all very pretty, and in summer the waterfront comes alive in the best port-town style. * **Fargegaten - Ovre Holmegate (The Colourful street)**: Øvre Holmegate is now one of the major attractions in Stavanger. Locals call the street Fargegata (the street of colours). * **Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock):** Pulpit Rock is believed to have been formed centuries ago due to frost erosion that washed away all loose soil on the rock. The result is a conspicuous cliff standing high overlooking the Lysefjord. The result of frost erosion led to one of the most spectacular sceneries in Europe, which shows nature’s architecture at its best. Preikestolen is a popular tourist attraction destination in Norway, drawing local and international tourists. * **Hiking Trail to Preikestolen:** This iconic hike in Norway involves walking along a 2.5-mile trail to Pulpit Rock from the trailhead. A round-trip hike will see you covering around 5 miles taking around 4 hours. There is a lot to see along this hill trail to Pulpit Rock. From the wet area with a wooden bridge, climb the next section with stairs, which is also the steepest. Close to the top, you open up to a vast open area called Tjødane. This area has three small lakes and an emergency shelter. The Pulpit Rock hike continues past the lakes where you reach the Preikestolen plateau. * **Kjeragbolten :** Norway's terrifying photo opportunity: One of the most popular photo opportunities in Norway is Kjeragbolten . Just because of its strange appearance, it is a destination that everyone should see with their own eyes. It seems rather inconspicuous when we talk about a boulder stuck in a mountain. In our opinion, Kjeragbolten is the best proof that mother nature provides the best templates for an impressive picture on the camera. No human would ever have been able to form such a formation!!! * **Lysefjord:** From Kjeragbolten , as well as from Mount Kjerag itself, you can also get a stunning view of the Lysefjord . This 42 km long fjord is located about 25 km east of the city of Stavanger. The name means "bright fjord" in German and is derived from the light coloured granite rocks on its sides. To the east of the fjord lies the small, almost isolated village of Lysebotn. At the western end of the Lysefjord, however, you can visit the villages of Forsand and Oanes. There are a few other very small and scattered settlements along the fjord. On the sides you can discover terrifying rock faces that fall almost vertically over 1000 metres into the water. However, the fjord is not only long and narrow, but also very deep. In places it is as deep as the nearby mountains. * **Trolltunga:** One of the most awe-inspiring cliffs in Norway, situated about 1,100 meters above sea level and hovering some 700 metres above Lake Ringedalsvatnet. Trolltunga juts out at right angles to the mountainside, like a huge troll's tongue carved in stone. It has been there for thousands of years, just waiting for you to make your way to its edge and to admire the fantastic views. * **Hiking to Trolltunga:** This hike has now been certified as a “Norwegian Scenic Hike” and rightly so as the hike is incredibly scenic with phenomenal views of lakes & snow-capped mountains. The hike goes through high-mountain terrain up to Trolltunga (1,180 metres above sea level) with the trail to Trolltunga being part of an ancient thoroughfare between western and eastern Norway, across the Hardangervidda plateau. * **Buarbreen Glacier Hike:** One of the most popular hikes in the Hardangerfjord region. The views of the glacier itself are spectacular, but just as beautiful are the views along the way. The bluish shimmering glacier tongue and right next to it a rushing waterfall makes this hike a very special experience. * **Discovering Odda:** Considered the secret capital of Hardanger. A place framed by two national parks, namely the Hardangerviddas, a unique plateau in Norway and the Folgefonna National Park with the 3rd largest glacier in Norway, at the inner end of the Sørfjord a branch of the Hardangerfjord. * **Tjørnadalsfossen:** Mammoth stepped waterfall dropping a total of 515 meters (1,690 feet) in 6-7 distinct but marginally separated steps. * **Låtefossen:** This 165-metre tall “double waterfall” is unique in that it consists of two separate streams gushing down from Lake Lotevatnet. These streams dramatically converge just before flowing under the old, stone, six-arched bridge into the river Grønsdalslona. * **Discover Bergen (Optional & time permitting):** Known as the “The Fjord capital of the world”, Bergen is surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. Bryggen (UNESCO World Heritage site) features colorful wooden houses on the old wharf, once a center of the Hanseatic League's trading empire. The Fløibanen Funicular goes up Fløyen Mountain for panoramic views and hiking trails. * **RIB Boat Fjord Safari (Optional):** Historical fjord safari in the Hardangerfjord - a fjord filled with living cultural heritage, surrounded by massive mountains clad in glacier ice. Along the route, you will see different attractions, spots of wildlife, and the professional guide will tell fascinating natural- and cultural stories from the area. There is also a chance of seeing the porpoise or a soaring eagle. * **Norwegian Sauna (Optional):** Finish your epic hiking trip with a fresh fjord bath and a steaming sauna while enjoying the views of the fjord and the mountains. * **Norwegian Fjord Experience (Norway in a Nutshell: If selecting Option b while purchasing ticket)**: Popular, self-guided tour package designed to showcase some of Norway's most stunning fjord and mountain scenery in a relatively short amount of time and doable in a single day. It involves a combination of train journeys (including the famous Flåm Railway, known as one of the world's most scenic), a fjord cruise through UNESCO-listed fjords like the Nærøyfjord, and bus transfers, connecting major cities like Oslo and Bergen with charming fjord villages like Flåm and Gudvangen. It's a convenient way to experience a concentrated dose of Norway's breathtaking natural beauty without extensive planning. **Note: This option will also include 1 / 2 x nights accommodation, boat cruise in the Fjord, Scenic train journey & any possible buses needed to be taken.** 📋**TRIP DETAILS** **📅 Start & End Date:** * **Opt. 1 (Complete trip):** Friday night, 28 Aug - Thursday morning, 3 Sep. * **Opt. 2 (Hiking Kjeragbolten & Preikestolen):** Friday night, 28 Aug - Monday morning, 31 Aug. * **Opt. 3 (Hiking Trolltunga & Buarbeen Glacier hike: Hidden Gem):** Monday afternoon, 31 Aug - Thursday morning, 3 Sep. 📍**Meeting location & time:** * **Opt. 1 & 2:** Stavanger bus terminal on Friday night @ 8 pm. * **Opt. 3:** Odda bus station at 3pm on Monday, 31 Aug. 🏁**Finishing Location & time:** * **Opt. 1 & 3:** Odda bus station at 8am on Thursday morning, 3 Sep. * **Opt. 2:** Stavanger bus terminal on Monday, 31 Aug. **Note:** 1. You can arrive anytime on the meeting days, however just inform us so that we can make the relevant arrangement on our end. 2. For those arriving later than 5pm to Odda on Monday, 31 Aug, you may miss out on the Odda excursion trip. 🥾 **Hiking Distance:** * **Day 0 (No hiking involved)**: Travel to Stavanger * **Day 1:** 12 km - Hiking Kjeragbolten (5 - 6 hours) with ascent & descent of 1000m. * **Day 2:** 15km - Hike to Preikestolen, also known as Pulpit tock (4 - 5 hours) with ascent & descent of 500m. * **Day 3 (No hiking involved):** <2km - Head to Stavvanger airport to head back home. * **Day 3 (Day 0):** <5km - Discovering Odda including various waterfalls * **Day 4 (Day 1) :** 25km - Trolltunga Hike (7 - 9 hours) with ascent & descent of 500m. * **Day 5:** 10 km - Buarbreen Glacier Hike * **Day 6:** <5km **-** Head back home via Bergen airport and for those that have selected the optional add-on for Norway in a Nutshell, get on a bus from Odda to Voss. * **Day 6:** <3km - Continue with Norwegian Fjord Experience (Norway in a Nutshell) and finish it by getting to either Bergen or Oslo * **Day 7:** <5km - Explore Oslo and it's museums or Bergen & its nature surroundings * **Day 8 (Saturday):** Head home 🎯 **Difficulty Level:** Intermediate to Hard – Hiking long distance but at moderate pace with multiple break times on steep paths and stairs, moderate elevation, sure-footedness & good fitness is required. **✈️How to get to Stavanger Airport?** * **Flight:** Flying is the fastest way to reach Stavanger Airport, with direct flights from many major European cities. From Stavanger Airport, you can take the Airport Bus to **Stavanger Bus Terminal (Byterminalen),** with a journey time of approximately **20–30 minutes.** * **📲 Need assistance with flights or travel planning?** Reach out directly for customized travel support from anywhere in Europe. WhatsApp / SMS: +49 152 2150 6123 (or) +49 151 2486 7229 **✅ WHAT IS INCLUDED?** * Community Guide & leader for the entire trip (Speaks English & German). * Mix of either 3 nights / 6 nights shared accommodation (Based on ticket option 1, 2 & 3). **Note:** Reach out directly for add-on's for accommodation upgrade options possible. * All transportation from the meeting location to the finishing location. * Buffett breakfast for Stavanger leg (28 - 31 Aug) & breakfast supplies provided for Odda leg (1 - 3 Sep). * Organizing lunch & dinner places (payment to be made by participants). * Shuttle bus to pick & drop for both Kjeragbolten & Preikestolen hikes. * Shuttle bus to drop off & pick up for Trolltunga hike. * Taxi to drop off to Buarbeen Glacier hike start. **Note:** Return taxi after hike is not included as you can just walk back to the accommodation after the hike. * Private Taxi for Odda excursion. * Access to a dedicated WhatsApp group for this event to connect with other trip mates, coordinate arrival options & stay in touch (link to Whatsapp group in the ticket). * Access to a Google photos album dedicated to this trip, where you can share all your amazing pics & videos. **Optional Add-Ons:** * **Norwegian Fjord experience (Norway in a nutshell):** This legendary tour takes you through Norway’s most breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery, as well as a trip on Europe’s top scenic rail journey. * RIB Boat Fjord Safari * Norwegian Sauna in Stavanger & Odda **Note:** More details on how to purchase these Add-on's over the next few weeks. 🗺️**WHAT IS THE PLAN?** * **Day 0 - Meet & Greet:** We get to Stavanger - the energy capital of Norway where you would be meeting the guide and the rest of the participants directly at Stavanger bus terminal or at the accommodation where we would be staying for the night. * **Day 1 - Hiking Kjeragbolten:** We have an early start today and post breakfast, we catch the shuttle bus from Stavanger to get us to to the starting point of the Kjeragbolten (boulder wedged between 2 hills) hike. Today is going to be a fun & challenging day, as the hike takes around 6 hours to complete. **Kjerag is a challenging hike**, that takes you 1000 metres above the sparkling, turquoise Lysefjord below. Post the hike, we catch the shuttle bus back to our accommodation to rest up and get ready for tomorrow's hike. **Note:** Refer to safety tips video below for more info about this hike. * **Day 2 - Hiking Preikestolen (Pulpit rock)**: Post breakfast, we catch the Scenic ferry to get us to the starting point of this hike. Today's hike is easier and should be done in about 4 - 5 hours which should give us plenty of time to rest up and recover from our hiking adventure over the last few days. Post the hike, we catch the shuttle bus to get get us back to Stavanger where we can rest up over dinner & drinks. **Please skip the Day 3 - Head home option and continue to Day 3 - Trip continuation if you are continuing with the trip.** * **Day 3 - Head home (for those ending the trip here):** Post checkout, time permitting you can self - explore the old town of Stavanger and once you are done with that, you head to Stavanger airport to end our trip. * **Day 3 (Day 0 for Trolltunga hike only participants): Trip continuation (Monday) - Head to Odda & Discover Odda:** Get to Odda in Late afternoon from Stavanger using multiple buses and where you also meet other participants that are only joining for the Trolltunga leg of the trip. In the evening you go on a short excursion of Odda that includes visiting various waterfalls and also go on a short hike as well (time permitting) followed by some supermarket shopping and dinner. * **Day 4 (Day 1 for Trolltunga hike only participants) - Hiking Trolltunga:** We start early to catch the Shuttle bus to get to the start of the hiking point for the impressive “once in a lifetime” Trolltunga hike (assuming weather wise it is best to do the Trolltunga hike today) . We will have about 20 kms to hike over the course of the day with an ascent & descent of around 350 metres. After completing this we head to our accommodation, followed by dinner before calling it a night. **Note:** Refer to safety tips video for Hiking Trolltunga along with additional info about this hike. * **Day 5 - Glacier Hike:** For those that are interested in hiking today, we have the optional Buarbreen Glacier hike, which is a hidden gem of a hike that would takes only about 3 - 4 hours to complete. Post the Glacier hike we regroup with the rest for an Optional Norwegian Sauna followed by dinner and reminisce about our wonderful trip. * **Day 6 (Day 3 for Trolltunga hike only participants) - Head back home :** Checkout of our accommodation in Odda and then catch the bus back to Bergen bus station and then onward to Bergen airport for those participants heading home. **Norwegian Fjord Experience (Optional Add-on)** * \*\*Norway in a nutshell (Optional Add-on):\*\*This legendary tour takes you through Norway’s most breathtaking UNESCO-protected fjord and mountain scenery, as well as a trip on Europe’s top scenic rail journey. **Note:** Participants interested in this Add-on will need to depart Bergen / Oslo only on Friday (at the earliest) or possibly later if you would like to spend a day exploring either or both Bergen / Oslo. We have multiple package for 2, 3 or 4 nights that you can include. **FOR FUTURE TRIP UPDATES** Please do join our WhatsApp / Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc. 1. [WhatsApp Channel](https://go.unt.global/travelgroup) 2. [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/urbanaturetravel)

Mindful walking – achtsame Gehmeditation im Grunewald

::: please scroll down for English ::: Wir brechen auf zu einer achtsamen Gehmeditation im Grunewald und nehmen uns einen Moment Zeit für uns. Wir erkunden das Hier und Jetzt in der Natur, werden uns unserer Emotionen, unseres Körpers und unseres Denkens bewusst. Wir wenden uns nach innen und entdecken die Kraft des jetzigen Augenblicks. Wir üben, uns selbst genug zu sein und finden vielleicht unsere innere Kraft zurück, um mit mehr Wahlmöglichkeiten, Freiheit und Frieden in die Welt hinauszugehen! Für die Teilnahme sind keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich. Es empfiehlt sich, vor dem Treffen etwas zu trinken und je nach Bedarf eine kleine Flasche Wasser mitzubringen. Bitte tragen Sie warme und angepasste Kleidung sowie festes Schuhwerk. Es ist beabsichtigt, bei jedem Wetter zu gehen, die Veranstaltung wird nur im Extremfall abgesagt. Die Veranstaltung ist auf Spendenbasis ::: English version::: We go for a mindful walking meditation in Grunewald and take a moment for ourselves. We explore the here and now in nature, becoming aware of our emotions, our bodies and our thoughts. We turn inwards and discover the power of the present moment. We practice being enough for ourselves and perhaps find our inner strength to go out into the world with more choice, freedom and peace! No previous experience is necessary. It is recommended that you bring something to drink before the meeting and a small bottle of water if needed. Please wear warm, comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear. The intention is to walk in all weathers and the event will only be cancelled in extreme circumstances. This is a fundraising event.

Cycle tour: Industry and Waterways of Moabit

# Industry and Waterways of Moabit **Theme:** Cycle Loop + History + Architecture + Beer Garden **Time:** 14:00 **Start:** Deutsches Technikmuseum **Distance:** 30 km **Suggested contribution:** €5 This ride tells the story of the ideas, inventions and elegant architecture that transformed Berlin into one of the world's leading scientific and industrial capitals around 1900. We'll cycle through the districts of Kreuzberg, Tiergarten, Moabit, Charlottenburg and Mitte, discovering power stations, research institutes, engineering landmarks, beautiful public buildings and some of Berlin's finest examples of industrial architecture. We'll finish with a beer together by the water. ## The Tour We will follow, more or less, the **"Innovation und Eleganz"** Industrial Heritage Cycle Route, beginning at the Deutsches Technikmuseum before making our way through some of Berlin's former industrial neighbourhoods. We'll visit the pioneering **Kraftwerk Moabit**, the famous **AEG Turbine Factory** designed by Peter Behrens, admire the elegant buildings of **Charlottenburg**. We'll also pass the famous **KPM Porcelain Manufactory**. We'll finish with a well-earned beer together beside the Spree. I am an accredited tour guide in Berlin, specialising in telling stories about the city's industrial heritage. I ask for a contribution of **€5** to help organise the tour and share my knowledge. **Disclaimer:** Please note that all participants attend as group members, not as customers, and are responsible for their own safety. Please read the group description in full for an explanation of the terms and liabilities. ## The Cycling This is a gentle-paced sightseeing ride rather than a sporting event. 🚲 We'll cover around **25 kilometres**, with plenty of stops for stories, photographs and discussion. Anyone with a reasonable bicycle and experience cycling around Berlin should be comfortable on this route. ## What to Bring 🚲 Spare inner tube suitable for your bike 💶 Cash for drinks or snacks 🌧️ Waterproofs (just in case!) ☀️ Suncream 🥪 Water and snacks 😊 Curiosity and a sense of adventure ## Highlights ⚡ Discover how Berlin became one of the world's great centres of science, engineering and innovation 🏭 Visit the legendary AEG Turbine Factory, often described as the birthplace of modern industrial architecture 🔬 Learn how Berlin's scientists, engineers and inventors transformed everyday life around the globe 🏛️ Explore the beautiful campuses of Berlin's pioneering research institutions and universities 💡 See the pioneering Kraftwerk Moabit and discover how electricity changed the modern city 🚰 Hear the remarkable story of Berlin's revolutionary sewer and sanitation system, which became a model for cities worldwide 🏺 Visit the Royal Porcelain Manufactory (KPM) and discover why Berlin porcelain became famous across Europe 🚲 Ride through elegant boulevards, hidden industrial streets and historic waterways linking Berlin's scientific and industrial past 📸 Fantastic photography opportunities combining industrial heritage with some of Berlin's finest architecture 🍺 Finish with a relaxed drink beside the Spree. I estimate the ride will take around **three hours**, including plenty of stops. It should make for a fun Saturday afternoon exploring one of Berlin's most beautiful industrial heritage routes. Hope to see you there! **Simon**

Wernigerode 🏰🏰: the amazing town of Sachsen-Anhalt (from Berlin)

2 EURO DONATION FEE PER PERSON IS REQUIRED (on site, in cash), to pay back the Meetup subscription fees and support my Events. READ THE DESCRIPTION WITH THE INFO (IMPORTANT). WHATSAPP LINK BELOW 📳​ We will visit what is probably the most beautiful town in Sachsen-Anhalt: Wernigerode 🏰🏘️. Wernigerode is full of old charming buildings 🏰🏘️ (you can find the photos online, on Google Maps, for example), and a Castle above the town. We take the HBX train that departs from Gesundbrunnen at 07,02 AM, direction Goslar 🚉😀 and arrives to Wernigerode at 10,17 AM. The train is takeable with the Deutschland Ticket. The train stops in other stations too, get on where is more convenient for you (use the DB app to check). Once in Wernigerode, we start our Hike following this route 🍃🍃 https://www.komoot.com/tour/2465946171 Bring your own food 🍔 and drinks 🥤for this short Hike. It is not a long path ("only" 7 kms). At the end of the Hike, we visit the Wernigerode Castle 🏰 (people who want to enter, can stay outside). After the Hike, we visit the amazing old town, with fascinating streets, squares and old buildings 🏰🏘️♜ BREAKS ℹ️🍔🥤 We take a break at the end of the Hike, in front of the Castle. We take another break later in the town (there people can also spontaneously divide in small groups). To return, we take the HBX train at 17,42 I do not provide a "personal support" for people who do not take the indicated train (do not spam the Whatsapp chat pointing out other connections). Thanks for understanding. If you have to contact me, make it via Whatsapp, not here on Meetup. WHATSAPP COMMUNITY 💬 to find each other (join it, we use this group to find and synchronize us, as well as post photos) [https://docs.google.com/document/d/157uLVXObKt1a4NqqvPa09NJW-050YBwHLW-7DbOD8R8/](https://docs.google.com/document/d/157uLVXObKt1a4NqqvPa09NJW-050YBwHLW-7DbOD8R8/)