Volksmarch

What is a Volksmarch?

Volkssport (People's Sport) encompasses Volksmarch (People's Walk) and other forms of non-competitive physical fitness. The primary sport, walking, is ordinarily a 10 kilometer route (6.2 miles) on scenic trails along bodies of water, around historic sites, or through your own neighborhoods. Clubs frequently offer trail lengths of 5 and 20 kilometers as well.

There is no set start time, but a window of time, approximately 5 hours. Walkers go at their own pace and the only requirement is to finish by the end of the event, approximately 3 hours after the final start time. Trails are marked along the way. Most routes take two hours to complete at a leisurely pace. Many trails are stroller-friendly and provide great opportunity to explore the countryside. After the walk, everyone meets for food and drink in the hall.

Nervous about not speaking the language? Many clubs have a special table with someone who speaks English.

Here is a list of upcoming volksmarches in the Munich and Upper Bavaria area: http://www.dvv-wandern.de/regionales-angebot/ muenchen-oberbayern.html

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