Instagram hotspot Obersee by Königssee: What it’s really like

A turquoise lake. An idyllic wooden boathouse. A narrow jetty in front. Imposing mountain peaks behind. The scene looks like something out of a picture book. That’s how it looks across social media, too. It seems too good to be true. And apparently this photo spot is actually at Obersee in Berchtesgaden, Germany. No question: I have to see it for myself.

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4/101: Up the Zugspitze via the Höllental

The Zugspitze is Germany's highest mountain. This giant near Garmisch-Partenkirchen rises 2.962 metres into the sky. No wonder it's also one of the country's most popular destinations. Surely every local wants to stand on the roof of Germany at least once in their life. This time, I didn't take the cable car to the top: I hiked up.

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Be who you are!

I’m back in Munich, cooped up within my four walls. When the weather is nice, my city apartment sometimes feels even tinier. My thoughts are still on the weekend. I spent two days at the Salomon Outdoor Women Event in Chiemgau, where I not only learned more about myself but also had a great time with lots of women who share a passion for mountain sports. There was everything from relaxation to action.

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