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From skiing the Alps to cycling the Rhine, there are plenty of ways to counteract the calorie-rich wurst and beer while visiting Germany.
From Norway to Greece, Frank Hülsemann traced 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles) of the former Iron Curtain on his mountain bike. The athlete talks about the people he met and what remains of the former divide. (02.11.2006)
Its German name is Draisine; in English it goes by the term "pedal trolley." But whatever you call it, this bike-plus-bench-on-a-railroad-track makes for one fun, unusual, sightseeing trip. (06.07.2004)
You might not be winning the Yellow Jersey just yet, but cycling can still be a rewarding experience. A tour by the Rhine offers many delights - all taking a fraction of the energy needed to win the Tour de France. (30.07.2003)
Visits to Germany's more obscure destinations are rare by foreign tourists and even locals are often deterred. In the country of autobahns, the latter might be partly to blame. (24.09.2005)
Manfred Feldmeier's workplace is tops -- literally. He is the manager of Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze. He tells DW-WORLD what it's like when the air is thin every workday. (21.08.2005)
Germany celebrates Hiking Day every September to pay homage to one of the country's most popular outdoor pastimes. (16.09.2004)
Germany has over 400 places to snap your boots into bindings and hit the slopes. DW-WORLD.DE gives you a brief overview of the country's popular winter destinations. (19.12.2006)
Germany's highest city, at 914 meters above sea level, is known for its healthy air. The birthplace of German downhill skiing, Oberwiesenthal itself is now being reborn as a modern resort. (06.02.2005)
What sets Munich apart from other large German cities is the nature on its doorstep. Less than an hour from the town center is some of the best skiing in Europe. (18.11.2003)
Winter on the popular beach resort of Sylt means icy grey waters under a dark sky, bracing sea air, heavy surf -- and above all, more calm than in summer. (29.12.2005)
An art project on Berlin's Spree River is also one of this summer's biggest hits -- a swimming pool anchored out in the river. It's proven an irresistible draw for water-loving residents of this land-locked capital. (22.08.2004)
Growing numbers of Germans are rediscovering the pleasure of being outdoors. As daily life grows increasingly stressful, many are looking to put some balance back in their lives. (18.03.2007)
Nestled in the Bavarian Alps, this picturesque town was for years one of the best kept secrets among ski travellers. Now Mittenwald is an internationally renowned resort famous as much for its violins as its ski slopes. (22.01.2006)
Grab your board, your flip-flops and some sex wax and hang ten ... in Munich?! You bet! (11.09.2006)