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Official North South Trail Hiking Marker<\/span><\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=””]That was roughly my first search query when I started looking into long-distance hiking trails. To my surprise, apart from the European long-distance paths, there was nothing comparable in Germany. Why not?\r\nIs our country too small, too uninteresting? Is it not hip enough, or is it too conventional to hike your own country? Well, before tackling something as big as the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail, shouldn\u2019t you start with something smaller and shorter, right? So, I packed my gear and tried the Rheinsteig.\r\nBy the halfway point, I realized just how beautiful our own country is. I imagined what it would be like to traverse the country from north to south, but not on the direct route like the German section of the E1, but longer and more comprehensive. On the Rheinsteig, my dream of a \u201cGerman Thru-Hiking Trail<\/a>\u201c.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_content_width=”grid”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]A trail that would be roughly comparable in terms of distance and physical challenge. Is that even possible?\r\nWe don\u2019t have true wilderness in Germany, nor the remoteness of the American mountain ranges. But what Germany offers is so much more: stunning nature, diverse trails, and history coming alive at every turn \u2013 ancient castles, medieval city walls, villages, and paths that have been walked by people for hundreds of years. A perfect blend, really, of wilderness trails and the overcrowded Camino de Santiago with its perfect infrastructure. The best of both worlds, so to speak.\r\nAfter over two years of intensive planning, I have now completed the NORD S\u00dcD TRAIL. At 3,700 kilometers, it is Germany\u2019s longest long-distance hiking trail.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”13782″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_content_width=”grid”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″]

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\n THE FIRST THRU-HIKE \t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_content_width=”grid”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]When the route of the Nord S\u00fcd Trail (NST) was designed in 2018, the idea of creating separate trail markings wasn\u2019t initially part of the plan. The NST leverages the excellent, dense network of already existing top-tier and premium hiking trails. At that time, the Nord S\u00fcd Trail existed only as an idea in the form of a GPX track. Essentially, the NST was nothing more than a GPS hiking suggestion, similar to those uploaded daily on platforms like Komoot. Therefore, the NST didn\u2019t require any \u201cpermission\u201d from hiking clubs or authorities. It was only through this approach that a long-distance trail could be realized so quickly and without bureaucracy.\r\nIn 2020, the first complete thru-hike was undertaken by the trail\u2019s initiator and YouTuber, \u201cSoulboy\u201d. This hike laid the foundation for the Nord S\u00fcd Trail. The entire journey was documented on his YouTube channel, \u201cSoultrails<\/a>\u201d, and all shelters and accommodations along the way were recorded and mapped.\r\nEven during this first thru-hike, a large number of long-distance hikers, hiking bloggers, YouTubers, and outdoor enthusiasts rallied around the idea of a national long-distance trail.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid”][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n
NO PAIN, NO DIRT, NO HALDENWANGER ECK<\/blockquote>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]So, what exactly is the NST?<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Nord S\u00fcd Trail is not a long-distance hiking trail maintained, managed, or marked by one or more hiking clubs. Unfortunately, Germany is not yet at a point where different stakeholders come together to jointly establish a long-distance trail that runs exclusively through the country. It\u2019s not even possible to install a \u201cHalfway Point\u201d \u2013 the midpoint \u2013 on one of the most famous long-distance trails, such as the Westweg.\r\n\r\nWhat to do, then?\r\nIn today\u2019s world, it\u2019s no longer absolutely necessary to fully mark a hiking trail. Almost everyone uses GPS systems, which are very accurate and work reliably offline. Additionally, Germany already has a dense network of top-tier and premium hiking trails. So why not simply connect these existing trails?[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_content_width=”grid”][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]For most hiking associations, however, the topic of \u201cthru-hiking\u201d goes completely unnoticed. It is neither acknowledged nor taken seriously. Additionally, there\u2019s the issue of overnight accommodations, which gives many officials in these associations headaches. But even here, a shift in thinking is slowly taking place, as seen in the creation of legal trekking camps. This means the basic conditions for a national thru-hiking trail are actually in place.\r\n\r\nOriginally, I would have loved to develop this project from the start in collaboration with the German Hiking Association (Deutscher Wanderverband). However, as it turned out, that unfortunately wouldn\u2019t have worked. For this very reason, I also didn\u2019t bring up the idea for discussion in relevant outdoor forums. Because if there\u2019s one thing I\u2019ve learned, it\u2019s this: on the internet, everything gets talked to death. In hindsight, this decision proved to be absolutely right. Sometimes in life, you just have to take things into your own hands and see where they lead.\r\nIs the Nord S\u00fcd Trail now an \u201cofficial\u201d hiking trail?<\/span>\r\nActually: yes. With the ongoing marking and the increasing number of permits for careful signage, it is a hiking trail like any other \u2013 and yet a little different.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1738520253651{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”596″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][vc_column_text]\r\n

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\n The birth of the North South Trail \n initiative<\/span>\n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/span> \t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]But the NST is what we all make of it. Every long-distance trail came into existence because people walked it long before it was marked by hiking clubs and associations. Some of today\u2019s very famous long-distance trails, such as the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand, the Via Dinarica, or the Sentiero Italia, were designed by linking existing long-distance trails. The future will show whether and how the NST establishes itself, but one thing is certain: there is undoubtedly a demand for a very long hiking trail within Germany.\r\n\r\nWhat started as a small private initiative has now grown into a large network of volunteers, experienced thru-hikers, trail stewards, and hiking guides. This marks the birth of the \u201c \u201cInitiative Nord S\u00fcd Trail.\u201d<\/strong><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Over time, the call from the long-distance hiking community for \u201cproper\u201d signage for the Nord S\u00fcd Trail (NST) grew louder. As a result, the Initiative Nord S\u00fcd Trail began coordinating with relevant stakeholders \u2013 including hiking associations, tourism offices, and authorities.\r\nRecently, we were able to welcome the Region Hannover, the Naturpark Steinhuder Meer, the city of Flensburg, the Heidschnuckenweg, the Bodenseekreis, the district of L\u00fcbeck, the Veldenz Wanderweg, den Pf\u00e4lzer H\u00f6henweg, den Saar-Rhein-Wanderweg, den Lahn-Dill-Bergland-Pfad<\/strong> and the Rothaarsteig as our first official partners. From all of them, we received permission for careful signage of the Nord S\u00fcd Trail on their respective trail sections. Further discussions with authorities and hiking associations along the route are already underway.\r\nThis is a huge success for the Initiative Nord S\u00fcd Trail. But the most incredible thing is the response from you, the long-distance hiking community. With few exceptions, the NST is overwhelmingly perceived as positive and enriching \u2013 something that was hardly expected at the beginning.\r\nOf course, we will continue to seek dialogue with the German Hiking Association (Deutscher Wanderverband)<\/strong> and all responsible associations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1651304133500{padding-top: 12px !important;}”]
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\n The \n NST<\/span>\n \n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/span> - it is our way \t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Another highlight of the Nord S\u00fcd Trail is the \u201eFind Penguins<\/a>\u201c<\/strong>, app, which we use as a digital stamp book. But this social media app has become so much more. Even during the first thru-hike, a large, helpful, and friendly community quickly formed. Here, you can virtually accompany thru-hikers, arrange to meet them, or surprise them along the way with a little \u201eTrail Magic<\/a>\u201c<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nBy now, several hikers have already completed the Nord S\u00fcd Trail in its entirety, and this year, many more are taking on the challenge of tackling Germany\u2019s longest long-distance hiking trail in one go. At the same time, the number of sektion-hikers<\/strong><\/a>, who complete the trail in segments over several years, is growing month by month. The idea of a digital stamp book has been enthusiastically embraced by the hiking community.\r\n\r\nWhat began as a \u201cone-man show\u201d has grown into something much bigger. A small private initiative has evolved into a large network. But ultimately, it\u2019s up to all of you to make the Nord S\u00fcd Trail THE German thru-hiking trail and to discover your own country on foot. Hike and enjoy the trail, share your experiences in blogs, YouTube documentaries, or travel journals on \u201cFind Penguins\u201d \u2013 and above all, have fun hiking![\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]
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The Idea<\/div>
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It was here, on the Rheinsteig, that the idea for a national long-distance hiking trail first began to take shape. Originally planned as training for the Appalachian Trail, YouTuber \u201cSoulboy\u201d realized how incredibly beautiful his own country truly is.But one question remained: Why isn\u2019t there a thru-hiking trail in Germany? Every year, thousands of hikers travel abroad to walk such trails \u2014 yet nothing similar existed at home. Something had to change. The Rheinsteig can therefore rightfully be called the birthplace of the Nord S\u00fcd Trail.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2018<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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First Steps<\/div>
\"First<\/a><\/div>

In early 2018, the first route drafts were created. The original starting and finishing points were planned to be the Nordertor in Flensburg and the Imperia statue in Konstanz.Back then, the trail also passed through the Teutoburg Forest.But something was still missing \u2014 a name, a deeper idea.In its initial form, the route felt too similar to the German section of the European Long-Distance Trail E1.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

23\/11\/2018<\/div><\/div>
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Heureka !<\/div>
\"Heureka<\/a><\/div>

By the end of 2018, work on the project had slowed down. Then, purely by chance, YouTuber Soulboy came across Christof Herrmann\u2019s project \u201cDeutschland der L\u00e4nge nach\u201d (\u201cGermany Lengthwise\u201d), in which Herrmann hiked from Germany\u2019s southernmost to its northernmost point.After a bit of research\u2014and the realization that both points had a clearly defined terminus\u2014the idea finally clicked. The trail now had a true start and endpoint, as well as its name: the Nord S\u00fcd Trail. A huge shoutout to Christof Herrmann\u2014without his inspiration, this trail would most likely not exist today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2019<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Preparation<\/div>
\"Preparation\"<\/a><\/div>

In early 2019, work began on finalizing the trail\u2019s route and overall appearance. A website was to be created, and the idea of the trail introduced on the YouTube channel \u201cSoultrails.\u201d Designing the logo\u2014which would also become the official trail marker of the NST\u2014proved to be both practical and symbolic: a round compass needle that can be rotated as needed, always pointing the hiker in the right direction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

02\/10\/2019<\/div><\/div>
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3382 Kilometer<\/div>
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By the end of 2019, the first official route of the Nord S\u00fcd Trail was completed. At that time, the trail stretched over a total distance of 3,382 kilometers. In addition to newly created sections, many well-known regional long-distance hiking trails were already integrated. Some smaller routes\u2014such as the Hessenwege or the Dillh\u00f6henweg\u2014are no longer part of the current version, as the trail\u2019s course has gradually evolved over the years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2020<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Announcement<\/div>
\"Announcement\"<\/a><\/div>

On February 20, 2020, the time had finally come \u2013 the trail and the entire project were officially presented to the public. In a 30-minute video, the idea, the motivation behind the trail, and the planned route were explained and introduced. Even back then, the response from the hiking community was \u2013 with only a few exceptions \u2013 overwhelmingly positive and enthusiastic. There was also the opportunity to follow the first thru-hike \u201clive\u201d via a social media app called Find Penguins \u2013 a very smart decision, as time would later prove.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

20\/04\/2020<\/div><\/div>
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The First Step<\/div>
\"The<\/a><\/div>

They say the first step is always the hardest \u2014 and for the Nord S\u00fcd Trail, that moment came on April 20, 2020. That\u2019s when the trail\u2019s initiator, Soulboy, set off along the Heidschnuckenweg. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it wasn\u2019t possible to start from Sylt as originally planned \u2014 though this was later made up for. Among thru-hikers, such a change in route is nothing unusual; it\u2019s a well-known practice called a \u201cflip-flop.\u201d Perhaps it was precisely because of the pandemic and the resulting lockdown that over 1,700 people gathered on the social media app Find Penguins to virtually follow the very first thru-hike.Thus, April 20, 2020 can rightfully be considered the birthday of the Nord S\u00fcd Trail.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

02\/10\/2020<\/div><\/div>
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Successful Thru-Hike<\/div>
\"Successful<\/a><\/div>

After five and a half months and more than 3,900 real kilometers (including detours, filming, and other extra miles), the time had finally come \u2014 the first complete thru-hike of the Nord S\u00fcd Trail was accomplished. With the hike itself completed, the real work was only just beginning: creating the film documentary, building the official website, and establishing a social media presence. But one big question remained: Would other hikers follow in the next year \u2014 or would the Nord S\u00fcd Trail fade into obscurity?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2021<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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It Begins \u2013 The First Thru-Hiker<\/div>
\"It<\/a><\/div>
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The dream actually came true: already in the very first year, the first thru-hikers set out on the Nord S\u00fcd Trail. Although Germany was still under strict COVID-19 regulations in 2021, a few determined hikers decided to take on the NST and walk it from end to end. At that time, the trail was still being hiked in the original route envisioned and designed by Soulboy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
03\/06\/2021<\/div><\/div>
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The Website Goes Online:<\/div>
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On March 6th, 2021 at exactly 12:00 PM, the time had finally come \u2013 the official Nord S\u00fcd Trail website went live. With the kind support of \u201cEsha\u201d, who developed the site in his free time and filled it with the first pieces of content, the project could now truly begin. From the very start, the website included several important features, such as an interactive map, a shelter map, and the NST forum. The Nord S\u00fcd Trail website can be accessed at: www.nords\u00fcdtreil.de | www.nordsuedtrail.de | www.thruhike.de[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
31\/07\/2021<\/div><\/div>
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First New Route for the NST:<\/div>
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On the section between Dillenburg and Herborn, the NST previously followed the Dillh\u00f6henweg (on the right side of the Dill River). Unfortunately, this route wasn\u2019t ideal and didn\u2019t really encourage hikers to make the detour to Herborn. The new route now leads hikers along the Lahn-Dill-Bergland Trail, which is much more enjoyable to walk and makes far more sense in terms of flow and scenery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

16\/08\/2021<\/div><\/div>
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3,513 Kilometers<\/div>
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The goal of the NST is to combine as many officially marked trail sections as possible. When the NST was first launched in 2020, only 387.7 km of the total 3,382 km were unmarked \u2014 that\u2019s 11.46% of the route. With a new route adjustment along the \u201cWestern Tangent\u201d, the main variant has been extended by 142 km. As a result, the NST will now have a total length of 3,513 km. The unmarked sections have been reduced to just 7.7%, and the overall trail appearance and quality have become noticeably more appealing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
07\/09\/2021<\/div><\/div>
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Rest in peace<\/div>
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On September 7th, Radusel passed away on the Rheinsteig. This news shook us all deeply and filled our hearts with sorrow. The entire Nord S\u00fcd Trail community will never forget Radusel. \u201cUp until now, my journey felt natural: I set out to do it, so I\u2019ll do it\u2014no matter what happens. Only today did I truly understand what a privilege it is to experience something like this once in a lifetime. What a vast dimension this whole thing really has! And yet, it\u2019s made up only of small fragments. Around 1,600 km! Unimaginable! And still, I already feel the melancholy of having to leave this perfect world behind.\u201d Michael “Radusel” Radetzky R.I.P.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2022<\/span><\/div><\/div>
15\/01\/2022<\/div><\/div>
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Initiative Nord S\u00fcd Trail<\/div>
\"Initiative<\/a><\/div>
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]In early 2022, the first NST enthusiasts came together to discuss the official signage of the trail. Leading the way was Peter \u201cHobble\u201d, the founding father of the Initiative Nord S\u00fcd Trail. Another key figure was Frank \u201cFreestyla\u201d, one of the earliest and most dedicated supporters of the NST. In his spare time, he produced an outstanding promotional film, helping to bring the trail\u2019s spirit and vision to life.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
19\/09\/2022<\/div><\/div>
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3,520 Kilometers<\/div>
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Nord S\u00fcd Trail received a new and more scenic route between Hann. M\u00fcnden and Brilon. The old path along the Hessenwege had become partially impassable and, in some areas, no longer existed. In addition, the proportion of asphalt was somewhat too high. Another major advantage of the new route is the availability of trekking sites along the Habichtswaldsteig and Diemelsteig, making this section both more enjoyable and practical for long-distance hikers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2023<\/span><\/div><\/div>
22\/02\/2023<\/div><\/div>
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First \u201cTop Trail\u201d as an official partner of the NST<\/div>
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On April 21, 2022, we received official approval from the district of Harburg and all parties involved with the Heidschnuckenweg that we are permitted to display the Nord S\u00fcd Trail logo alongside the official HSW logos. This authorization came with several conditions \u2014 for example, the NST logos must be mounted on insertable add-on signs. The first of these signs were installed on February 20, 2023, by Peter \u201cHobble\u201d, marking a major milestone in the history of the Nord S\u00fcd Trail.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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28\/03\/2024<\/div><\/div>
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The Lake Constance District<\/div>
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]All eleven municipalities have given their approval, officially paving the way for the signposting of the Nord S\u00fcd Trail in the region. This marks another major success for the NST Initiative. In addition to many permissions for our trail markers \u2014 for example, on renowned routes such as the Rothaarsteig, Rheinsteig, and other premium trails \u2014 we are now receiving an increasing number of official authorizations as well.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
04\/12\/2024<\/div><\/div>
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Hiking Map of the Nord S\u00fcd Trail:<\/div>
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Nord S\u00fcd Trail is now featured in the hiking maps of KOMPASS-Karten GmbH. This applies not only to the digital premium version (KOMPASS Pro, \u20ac1.64 per month), but also to the upcoming printed editions of their renowned hiking maps. For us, as the NST Initiative, this marks another major milestone in the establishment of a true thru-hiking trail in Germany.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The Trailhead on Sylt<\/div>
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On January 3rd, 2025, another major milestone for the NST was achieved! The Nord S\u00fcd Trail now has an official starting point at the Ellenbogen on Sylt, marking the northern terminus of the trail. In collaboration with the Nature Conservation Authority of the Nordfriesland District and the landowners of the Sylter Ellenbogen, an official trailhead sign was installed. Our special thanks go to Mr. Thomas Diedrichsen and, of course, to our trail coordinator Peter \u201cHobble.\u201d So, dear thru-hikers \u2014 hike on![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
01\/04\/2025<\/div><\/div>
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An App for the Nord S\u00fcd Trail<\/div>
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Nord S\u00fcd Trail is getting its very own hiking app, containing all the essential information about the trail \u2014 your digital Trail Angel, so to speak. Instead of developing a separate app, we embraced the community approach. This app doesn\u2019t just feature the NST, but also includes many other long-distance hiking trails across Germany. It\u2019s available for both Android and Apple smartphones \u2014 and, of course, completely free of charge. For us at the NST Initiative, this marks yet another major milestone in the ongoing development of the Nord S\u00fcd Trail.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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