Where Gnomes Roam

Bright red mushroom with broad top with white spots
Perfect perch for a gnome

When you’re out for a hike and you see a mushroom like this, you immediately think of gnomes. At least I do.

I had the good fortune to take a trip last fall as part of my annual SATW Conference to Germany’s Black Forest. It’s been on my life list for hiking.

Stone with Germanic script as trail marker
This way to the waterfalls!

After a day hike near Baden-Baden, our group was transported to Baiersbronn, a major jumping-off point for hiking in the Black Forest, so we could enjoy a rather rugged day hike in the deep dark woods.

It’s the land of fairy tales, that’s for sure. And I’d like to spend a few weeks in here. Next time. Meanwhile, the gnomes have it to themselves when no one else is looking.

Hikers on steps in front of a waterfall
Climbing past a waterfall
Terrace of tall trees above
Steep forested slopes
View of a village in the valley
View back towards where we started