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Hello hiking in Sri Lanka! Went for a sunrise hike up to Ella Rock at 3.30am - the views were worth it!! Thanks team @michaelwilliammm @fi_farnsworth @annkirstinedj Hiking highlights from a glorious week in the Swiss Alps! 🌲⛄️

I’m going off traveling for a month soon (hint: 💺⛰🐘) so I won’t be around to guide a group hike until early May. If anyone is looking for a hiking partner or wants to lead Dark January mornings 👽 Lots of quacktivity on todays Sunday walk in Grünheide (Mark). Shortened the route from the other week and started in Fangschleuse and finished in Woltersdorf on the cutest tram in Brandenburg. Bellissimo! 🦆🍟👌🏼

Welcome to Fresh Air Outdoor Club!

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I’m Alexandra, a hiker, cyclist and outdoorsy gal in Berlin. You can use this page to find tips, ideas and routes to get outside more. Enjoy!

Fresh Air Outdoor Club
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Daily walking routine and my favourite podcasts
Nov 30

Nov 30 Daily walking routine and my favourite podcasts

Alexandra
Outdoor living

“Something about the regularity of this walk means I can just enjoy it in the moment and don’t have this weird feeling that time is passing too quickly and I want to remember EVERY SECOND.”

5 great campsites for summer in Berlin
Jun 2

Jun 2 5 great campsites for summer in Berlin

Alexandra
Berlin Escapes

PRAISE BE! Summery weather is finally here, and campsites are officially opening from June 2021 onwards.

Say hi to the Fresh Air Outdoor Club
Mar 27

Mar 27 Say hi to the Fresh Air Outdoor Club

Alexandra
Outdoor living

A letter from Alex

Uckermark weekender: From Oberuckersee to Prenzlau
Aug 19

Aug 19 Uckermark weekender: From Oberuckersee to Prenzlau

Alexandra
Berlin Escapes

A stunner of a campsite and a 17km hike. Weekend plans sorted.

Along the Brisetal from Wensickendorf to Birkenwerder
May 26

May 26 Along the Brisetal from Wensickendorf to Birkenwerder

Alexandra
Berlin Escapes

A gorgeous 4 hour woodland walk along the Brisetal stream.

From France to Asia on bikes and horsebacks - An interview with Enselle Voyage!
Apr 23

Apr 23 From France to Asia on bikes and horsebacks - An interview with Enselle Voyage!

Alexandra
Outdoor living

“What I’d say to somebody who is wanting to do something long like what we’ve been doing: the trick is you just do it.”

Müggelsee Bike Tour
Apr 9

Apr 9 Müggelsee Bike Tour

Alexandra
Berlin Escapes

Instead of my usual hikes I’ve taken up a new method of outdoor time: MY BIKE!

Yes, I’m still going outside during self-isolation
Mar 29

Mar 29 Yes, I’m still going outside during self-isolation

Alexandra
Outdoor living

Coronavirus, self-care, and cycling to Siberia and back.

Overnight Weekend Walk: from Rheinsberg to Fürstenberg
Dec 5

Dec 5 Overnight Weekend Walk: from Rheinsberg to Fürstenberg

Alexandra
Berlin Escapes

Twice the distance, double the fun.

Hiking in cold weather? Wear this.
Oct 8

Oct 8 Hiking in cold weather? Wear this.

Alexandra
Gear chat

I get asked quite a lot whether I hike through Berlin’s winter. I sure do! This is how.

Tegeler Fließ Hiking Route
Sep 29

Sep 29 Tegeler Fließ Hiking Route

Alexandra
Berlin Escapes

A 4-hour route through a swamp in north Berlin with amazing wildlife and some historical bonus points. Bog bodies anybody?

My 5 favourite day hikes from London
Sep 23

Sep 23 My 5 favourite day hikes from London

Alexandra
Day hikes from London

Spending a simple day outdoors doesn’t have to involve planning, or even a car.

Sarcower See loop walk
Sep 2

Sep 2 Sarcower See loop walk

Alexandra
Berlin Escapes

A 3-hour walk around one of my favourite Berlin lakes. Do this at home.

Hiking and camping alone as a woman
Aug 1

Aug 1 Hiking and camping alone as a woman

Alexandra
Outdoor living

“You’re walking alone? Gosh you’re brave.” 

What I’m packing for a week-long hiking and camping trip 
Jul 1

Jul 1 What I’m packing for a week-long hiking and camping trip 

Alexandra
Long distance hikes, Gear chat

My ultralight backpacking pack-list for the South West Coast Path. YUS.

7 Reasons to Take a Sabbatical, ASAP
Jun 7

Jun 7 7 Reasons to Take a Sabbatical, ASAP

Alexandra
Outdoor living

My biggest takeaways on why taking a sabbatical from my career was SUCH a great decision for me, and why it might be for you too.

Großer Stechlinsee
May 24

May 24 Großer Stechlinsee

Alexandra
Berlin Escapes

“Since we had time and quick drying towels (two of my favourite travel accessories) we stopped for several swims during our walk and LET ME TELL YOU: it was absolute bliss.”

Beginner's Backpack Buying Guide, or BBBG!
May 24

May 24 Beginner's Backpack Buying Guide, or BBBG!

Alexandra
Gear chat

A handy guide of key features a hiking backpack needs to have, which sizes are useful for what type of activity, and what to look out for when you’r trying packs on IRL.

Triple-lake walk: Bachsee, Heiliger See, Amtssee
Apr 19

Apr 19 Triple-lake walk: Bachsee, Heiliger See, Amtssee

Alexandra
Berlin Escapes

3 lakes, 3 hours, triple nature happy times.

7 Tips for Hiking the West Highland Way
Apr 17

Apr 17 7 Tips for Hiking the West Highland Way

Alexandra
Long distance hikes

Don't wear shorts :("

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View fullsize Hello hiking in Sri Lanka! Went for a sunrise hike up to Ella Rock at 3.30am - the views were worth it!! Thanks team @michaelwilliammm @fi_farnsworth @annkirstinedj
View fullsize Hiking highlights from a glorious week in the Swiss Alps! 🌲⛄️

I’m going off traveling for a month soon (hint: 💺⛰🐘) so I won’t be around to guide a group hike until early May. If anyone is looking for a hiking partner or wants to lead
View fullsize Dark January mornings 👽
View fullsize Lots of quacktivity on todays Sunday walk in Grünheide (Mark). Shortened the route from the other week and started in Fangschleuse and finished in Woltersdorf on the cutest tram in Brandenburg. Bellissimo! 🦆🍟👌🏼
View fullsize Rainy and calming Sunday hike with dear @_lisa.pola_ to wrap up the there hikes of New Years. 😌 Swapping a more elaborate plan for the old reliable Schlachtensee and Krumme Lanke Loop was ideal for our lower energy after New Years fun, but just enou
View fullsize Lil Red Riding Jon 🌧 @kim_jon_hill
View fullsize 66 Seen Weg Route 11: Woltersdorf to Hangelsberg! 🦆

This is a 16.3k section (though we tacked on a smooth 1.5k for a bakery detour) that feels really varied with cute bridges, marshes, lakes, little woodland paths and one soul destroying 3k straigh
View fullsize Xmas/New Years hike 1 of 3 🥾

I wanted to spend as much time as possible outdoors in this week around New Years so I’m going on 3 day hikes from Berlin to explore some new and old hiking trails. Today my friend @andreawillyoga and I headed to
 

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