Hiking Duo's Karwendel Adventure Leads to 12kg Weight Loss
A hiking enthusiast has shed 12 kilos since they started exploring the mountains with their partner, aiming for another 12 kilos. The duo has their sights set on various challenging destinations, with the Karwendel mountains being one of their latest vacation conquests.
The Karwendel, known for its crumbly Wetterstein limestone, offers a tough terrain with scree-covered ascents and descents. The author and their partner began their Karwendel vacation five years ago, with the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, as their first destination. On their recent trip, they hiked from Hinterriß to the Karwendelhaus, gaining 905 meters in elevation.
The author, a hiker rather than a mountaineer, often relies on guides like Martl for support. On one occasion, they met three fit women from Upper Austria in their sixties, Vroni, Marie, and Leni, who had driven together to the Karwendel national parks and reached the Kastenalm hill. The author's partner, understanding their slower pace, affectionately referred to them as their 'East Westphalian anchor'. Despite the challenging terrain, the author decided not to join their partner and the guide on the next day's hike.
The author's hiking journey, accompanied by their supportive partner, has led to significant weight loss and numerous memorable experiences. With a list of dream destinations still to conquer, including the Dolomites and the Pflerscher-Tribulaun trail, their adventure continues.
