Rheingauer Klostersteig (Germany)

Submitted by jo_licht on Sun, 05/24/2020 - 09:35am
Description

Perfectly signposted, the monastery trail on the right bank of the Rhine leads over 30 kilometers from Eberbach Abbey to various rest points as well as the monasteries Johannisberg, Marienthal, Nothgottes and St. Hildegard Abbey to the Marien Church in Rüdesheim-Aulhausen - away from the traffic flows through the picturesque landscape of the Rheingau, past meadows and fields, through forest and valley to impressive monasteries and viewpoints.

Donnell Range (ME)

Submitted by smkerr on Sat, 05/23/2020 - 04:41pm
Description

This ~13 mile route connects Schoodic Mountain to Tunk Mountain, via a small variety of trails within the Donnell Public Reserved Land system.

In excess of 3,700ft of vertical gain, it summits the following peaks: Schoodic (1080ft) Black (1094ft) Caribou (960ft) Catherine (962ft) Tunk (1140ft). The views of MDI, Atlantic Ocean, and surrounding lakes combined with boreal forests and wide views make the area well worth a visit. My hope is that this route allows a more comprehensive introduction to the area and its many attractions, along with the considerable challenge.