Forest Walks

I try to go as often into the forest as I can manage. There between the trees I find peace and rest. I bathe in the quiet and stillness of the trees. Here I can quiet the noise of my mind and I try to get clearer thoughts. I love to listen to the birds in the forest. In Japan it is called Shinrin-Yoku.

I try try

A lush forest scene with tall trees, green leaves, and a small teepee-like structure made from sticks on the forest floor.

A dirt forest trail surrounded by tall trees with green leaves and some fallen leaves on the ground.

Forest scene with trees, moss-covered roots, and a water marker sign on the ground.

A lush green forest with a small stream running through it, trees covered in green leaves, and a fallen log crossing the stream.

A forest scene with lush green trees and a dirt path. In the foreground, there is a weathered green utility box mounted on a metal pole, a black gate, and an outdoor bench with a concrete base and wooden seat, all along a concrete walkway.

A small canal or waterway with a water gate in a forest, surrounded by green trees and fallen leaves.

A lush green forest with numerous trees and a small creek running through the middle.

Stack of cut logs piled along a forest trail with dense green trees and foliage in the background.

Close-up of a small black beetle on a dirt and gravel ground with scattered twigs and leaves.

Close-up of fallen logs in a forest with blurred trees and greenery in the background.

Black Mercedes-Benz vehicle parked on a gravel path beside green bushes and tall trees in a wooded area.

Inside a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, view of the steering wheel, dashboard, with a bottle of Bionade ginger-raspberry flavored soda on the dashboard, a Wunderbar chocolate bar, and outside view through the windshield of a parking lot surrounded by trees and cloudy sky.

Another walk in the forest, again in the Holter Wald. It is nearest to the place where I live. I parked Dumpling near the 1000 year old oak and started my approximately 1 hour walk. This time I recorded the sounds I heard on my walk, so you can immerse yourself a bit more in my experiences.

A moss-covered tree stump in a forest with a fern growing on top.

View of green tree canopy with sunlight filtering through leaves and dark branches.

A forest scene with tall trees, green foliage, and a dirt path. Some trees have broken or missing branches.

A gravel parking lot surrounded by green trees with several parked cars, including a black minivan in the foreground.

A narrow stream running through a green forest with trees and foliage, and a small wooden barrier on one side of the stream.

A lush green forest with tall trees and a small creek running through the foreground.

Reflection of trees and sky in a puddle on a dirt path next to green grass.

A dense green forest with tall trees and lush foliage.

A dirt path through a lush green forest with tall trees and dense foliage overhead.

A lush green forest with tall trees, a small stream, and a dirt path in a shaded area.

Stacked logs in a forest with tall trees and green foliage.

A weathered electrical or utility box in a lush green forest, surrounded by dense trees and foliage.

I walked about 7 km near my home in the Teutoburger Wald.

Overcast sky over a wet, empty runway with grass on either side, at an airfield in foggy weather.

A bus stop shelter with graffiti, two white trash containers, and a small trash bin on the sidewalk in front of a wooded area with trees and signage, under an overcast sky.

A foggy woodland trail with fallen trees blocking the path, surrounded by bare trees and green moss on the ground.

Close-up of a small tree trunk with moss growing on it in a forest, surrounded by brown fallen leaves and thin branches.

A foggy forest scene with leafless trees, some covered in green moss, standing on a damp ground with fallen leaves.

A dense forest with tall, thin trees covered in moss, and a forest floor blanketed with green moss and fallen branches, with a misty atmosphere.

Tall, barren trees in a foggy forest with a gray overcast sky visible through the branches.

A misty forest with tall, leafless trees and a moss-covered tree stump in the foreground.

Close-up of tree bark with rough texture and patches of green lichen.

A fallen tree on a forest floor surrounded by tall, leafless trees with mist or fog in the background.

Mushrooms growing on a fallen log covered with green moss in a forest.

A tranquil forest scene with tall pine trees along the edge of a calm river or lake, overcast sky, and misty background.

A dirt trail in a forest near a small body of water, with trees and shrubs surrounding the path.

A calm lake reflecting trees on both sides, with overcast sky and sparse branches.

A 8 km walk near Detmold around the Donoper Teiche

A small wooden bridge crosses a narrow stream in a forest with leafless trees and wet, fallen leaves covering the ground.

A small wooden bridge in a forest with trees and fallen leaves.

A small waterfall in a river surrounded by leafless trees and a wooden bridge on the right side.

A river with a small waterfall or spillway in a wooded area with autumn trees and a wooden bridge in the background.

A foggy forest scene featuring leafless trees, evergreen trees, fallen leaves on the ground, and a small stream running through the woods.

A foggy, calm river scene surrounded by trees, with fallen branches emerging from the water and reflected on the surface.

A small river flowing under a bridge in a wooded area during late fall or early winter, with bare trees and fallen leaves on the ground.

A small, rustic fountain with orange-tinted water in a forest setting, surrounded by trees and fallen leaves.

Tall, moss-covered tree trunk in a forest with fallen leaves and other trees in the background.

A wooded area with deciduous trees, a narrow dirt path beside a small creek, and fallen leaves covering the ground during fall or early winter.

A dirt forest path with trees on both sides and a foggy, overcast sky.

A quiet forest scene with a small stream flowing through the leaf-covered ground and leafless trees, suggesting late autumn or winter.

A birdhouse attached to a tall, moss-covered tree trunk in a foggy forest with leafless and evergreen trees.

Close-up of tree bark with textured, gray-brown surface and subtle vertical lines.

A foggy forest scene with tall trees and a small body of water in the foreground.

A foggy forest with tall, bare trees and overcast sky.

A tranquil forest scene with tall pine trees and a calm body of water reflecting the surrounding trees.

A moss-covered tree stump with a small wooden birdhouse on top, set in a misty, leaf-covered forest with tall, bare trees.

A calm river surrounded by a dense forest of tall trees, with their reflection visible in the water.

Black and white photo of a forest scene with tall trees and a body of water in the foreground, reflecting the trees.

Close-up of a fallen, wet tree trunk with numerous thin, bare branches extending outward in a foggy forest.

A tall, moss-covered tree with twisted branches in a misty forest

A dense forest with leafless and green trees and a foggy atmosphere.

A foggy forest scene with a fallen tree partially submerged in a calm, reflective body of water, surrounded by leafless trees with thin branches and a few remaining brown leaves.

Close-up of a tree trunk with bark, moss, and a hollow or cavity.

Hiking around Detmold

A moss-covered tree stump in a forest with fallen leaves and bare trees in the background.

Tree trunk with a birdhouse and a sign attached, surrounded by leafless trees against an overcast sky.

Image of a leafless tree in a forest, with other trees in the background, under a cloudy sky.

A forested area with scattered trees, some with bare branches, and a sky with light clouds.

Close-up of tree bark with green moss growing on it.

A landscape view of a grassy, hilly area with scattered trees under a cloudy sky, with a distant view of buildings on the horizon.

A sandy dirt trail winding through a grassy landscape with scattered trees and a cloudy sky overhead.

A landscape with a cloudy sky, sparse trees, and dry grass in the foreground.

A landscape with cloudy sky, a forest in the background and a sandy construction or excavation site with small vehicles or equipment in the foreground.

Construction site in a cleared area with excavators, piles of dirt, and construction equipment, surrounded by forested hills under a cloudy sky.

A rustic outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and table, a carved snail sculpture, and a forest background with tall trees and a fence.

Close-up of a tree trunk with a knot, texture, and patches of lichen.

A gravel forest trail surrounded by tall, dense evergreen trees on both sides, with an overcast sky overhead.

Fallen tree covered in green moss in a forest with leaf-covered ground and sparse underbrush.

Bare tree branches against a gray sky with flying birds

A dirt trail in a leafless forest with tall, bare trees and gray sky.

A forest scene with leafless trees, a muddy trail, and stone ruins in the background on a cloudy day.

Ruins of an old stone building in a dark, leafless forest on a cloudy day.

The base of a tree trunk covered with green moss, with a small hollow at the bottom containing dirt, rocks, and dried leaves.

An old wooden signpost with text on it is mounted on a metal pole, located amid stone ruins surrounded by leafless trees on a cloudy day.

A red memorial candle in a brass holder placed on a stone ledge within a stone wall niche.

An old stone wall with a cross in front of leafless trees on a cloudy day.

Dirt trail in a forest with tall, leafless trees and overcast sky.

Broken tree branches and logs on the forest ground in a wooded area.

Scenic view of a hillside with trees, a grassy clearing, and a stone sculpture, under a cloudy sky.

A large memorial stone made of red sandstone with a metal plaque, located outdoors on a grassy area with trees and fog in the background.

A foggy landscape with tall, leafless trees in the foreground and rolling hills in the background under a gray sky.

A weathered stone milestone with carved symbols and the date 1876, situated on a grassy area near a path, with leafless trees and an overcast sky in the background.

An old carved stone boundary marker with the date 1875, symbols, and faint inscriptions, standing on grass with leafless trees in the background.

Historical memorial plaque on a brick pillar with German text and military insignia, commemorating the König-Infanterie-Regiment 6 from 1890-1914.

A bronze sculpture of a lying figure on a pedestal, underneath a stone structure with columns, surrounded by trees.

A stone memorial with a statue in a park, surrounded by leafless trees on an overcast day.

A forest scene with tall, thin, leafless trees and some fallen logs on the ground, under an overcast sky.

Close-up of tree bark with green moss and rough texture.

In the Holter Forest I found a Lucky Stone

A close-up view of a stack of cut firewood logs, arranged vertically along a forest trail surrounded by trees and grass on an overcast day.

A cut tree trunk with blue spray paint markings in a forest. A small painted rock with a ladybug and the word 'Glücksstein' is on top of the trunk.

Close-up of tree bark with small holes and patches of green moss.

A small forest stream with trees covered in moss and fallen leaves on the forest floor

A forest floor with brown leaves, moss, and twigs. A tree trunk with moss at the base and a black circular object near the bottom. There are other trees and a slight incline in the background.

Old house with a tiled roof and a wood and stucco exterior, surrounded by trees and bushes.

A reforestation site with many young tree saplings planted in a field, surrounded by dry grass and branches, with taller trees and an overcast sky in the background.

A small stream flowing through a wooded area with leafless trees, some moss on the ground, and a leaning tree crossing over the water.

Close-up of a tree trunk with rough bark covered in green moss and lichen.

A gray quilted jacket hanging on a small tree in a dense forest during winter, with leafless and evergreen trees around.