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Bike, Hike and Ski -- Germany For Athletes

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 skiing the Alps to cycling the Rhine, there are plenty of ways to counteract the calorie-rich wurst and beer while visiting Germany.

Cycling

Biking the Iron Curtain Broke Stereotypes for German Athlete

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)  

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Hands-Free Biking

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)  

A Picturesque Pedal Down the Rhine

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)  

Luring Tourists to a Germany Less Traveled

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)  

The Mountain Manager

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 Offers a Wealth of Trails -- Hiking Day or Any Day

Germany celebrates Hiking Day every September to pay homage to one of the country's most popular outdoor pastimes. (16.09.2004)  

Hitting the German Slopes -- Indoors and Out

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)  

Oberwiesenthal: Winter Wonderland, on High

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)  

Day Tripping from Munich to Ski Paradise

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)  

Sylt: In Winter, a Mellower Pleasure

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)  

A Pool with a View

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)  

Hiking and Outdoors

Germans Rediscover Their Love of Hiking

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)  

Skiing

Strings and Skis in Bavaria's Living Picture Book

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)  

Beach and Water

Catch a Wave in Germany's California

Grab your board, your flip-flops and some sex wax and hang ten ... in Munich?! You bet! (11.09.2006)