Franz Graf

@hikingdude
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Hiker and landscape photographer, loving the beauty of nature and sharing the hiking experience with you!

The best photos are also available as print /print products (wall and desk calendars, photo flip, etc).

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Ein mystischer Herbstmorgen an der Burgruine Neideck. Wie ein verstecktes Juwel taucht die Ruine aus den dichten Nebelschwaden auf, die nach dem Sonnenaufgang über das goldene Tal ziehen.

#herbst #autumn #nebel #landschaft #fog
#fotografie #photography #Bayern #germany #ruine #landscape #landscapephotography
My last day in Germany was in Franconian Switzerland, kind of northern Bavaria's excuse to not go to the Alps. I hiked a big loop starting from Ebermannstadt, a little north of Nuremberg, #hiking past or through caves, large limestone pillars, old stone ruins, rivers. Also many of the best benches I've seen on any trails!

I just remembered a certain character from a book series that I read ages ago. I finally found the series and noticed that I could start reading those series again as I don't remember what it was about.

But that means I can't read "new" books... But does it matter? Isn't reading about enjoying the process of the read itself? Diving into another world and living through the live of the hero(es)... 🤔

It's a luxury to have places like this just right by where you live #footpathFriday

#nature #naturephotography #hiking #forest #footpath

Just beam me back there again... Right now, exactly two weeks ago. Alone in the valley, on my way back to civilization. Alpenglow forming at the peaks opposite...😍

#FootpathFriday #LandscapePhotography #Photography #Video #POV #Hiking #Alps #Mountains #Canyon

A Winter Hike That Almost Didn’t Happen

With winter fading, I seized a last chance for snowshoeing – no risks, no steep climbs, just deep snow and quiet trails. What started as a short walk turned into five hours of joy: untouched powder, frozen forests, and the simple thrill of moving upward. Sometimes, the best adventures are the ones you almost miss.

https://www.franzgraf.de/blog/2026/a-winter-hike-that-almost-didnt-happen/ #hiking #mountains #outdoors #peertube #Photography #snow #snowshoeing #winter

Lot's of rocks again... Below and above the surface - and learnt about the middle ages in Europe. Now.. Reading 📚

Vacation could be worse 😉

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some criteria: they must be free, open source, and easy to set up and use.

Any suggestions?

Went for a ride on Maple Mountain Thursday afternoon to help take down flag tape. 850 #mountainbike racers from over 30 countries just finished their stay in #NorthCowichan participating in the #BCBikeRace . This makes me super happy as we get to show off our world class #mtb trails in the #CowichanValley here on #VancouverIsland . I'm also proud of the small part I have had on making our region a riding destination as a past director with the local trail org & now as muni councillor.