At Bregenz, at the eastern end of Lake Constance and a day into Austria, the E4 splits.  There are two options, the Nordalpenweg 01 and the...

After yesterday's huge walk I had managed to convince myself that today's would be easier. It was shorter (slighty) and there was ...

After yesterday's high wire acts and general fireworks today's walk was more heavy duty, more of a slog. The walk was much longer,...

Guest blog: John Tatam Today showed what Bavaria can offer - sunny weather, varied terrain, big climbs and descents, green green vistas, ...

After yesterday's disappointment it felt really important to get the walk back on track and I had agreed with John that irrespective of...

Bad bad day. The first day I feel I have really failed to complete a section of the walk. Because we only got to Tutzinger we needed a f...

Despite a narrow bull run escape Roger and Sue decided to give walking the E4 another chance. Maybe encouraged by the arrival of another p...

On my own today as my bovine challenged friends came a different way to Walchensee. After yesterday's marathon today's walk was m...

I have failed miserably as an E4 guide. After only two days I have managed to loose Roger and Sue. A percentage loss might be tolerable bu...

Fussen is a really interesting place, certainly enough to do on a day awafrom the trail, but all I did on my rest day was buy a new hat. I...

Big news today is that I met up with Roger and Sue, friends from London, and they're going to be walking with me for the next few days....

It sounds a bit like a schoolboy excuse but I do have German guide to the Maximillianweg I just don't have it with me. Couldn't fi...

For once got my timing right. Walked along a brilliant ridge in perfect weather and with absolutely great views. Today was definitely a c...

Because I'm two days ahead of schedule I'm putting in a couple of short days, today and tomorrow, and staying at the Staufnerhaus, ...