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We celebrate the beginning of spring and 13 years of Wildnisschule Waldschrat. Around the spring equinox, we come together to celebrate the light and vitality of spring. You’ll get to know our work, our camp, and the surrounding area. Come by and celebrate with us!

In our family camps, generations meet and connect. In the midst of nature, a supportive and harmonious community quickly takes shape, one that supports and sustains, inspires and motivates its members. Children naturally and effortlessly find their way to one another, while adults can discover more room for conversation and time for themselves. For a few days, a small, wild village takes shape, and it becomes clear how beautiful, powerful, and meaningful communal life close to nature can be. Life in the Clan The demands of modern life and the lifestyle that comes with it place particular pressure on families. Parents and children spend most of the day apart, as work, learning, and family life take place in different locations. If things go well, they have mealtimes together and the weekend, when there is always one thing or another to take care of. Simply being together, flowing with the passage of time, has become rare. The Wilderness Family Camp is about simply having time together for a weekend, whether as a single-parent, blended, or nuclear family, or as an extended family group: being outdoors, making things by hand, cooking together over the fire, going on little journeys

“There was a mother who had four children: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter…” As the year goes round, we hold weekend wilderness camps for children and young people. Together with the animals and plants in the surrounding area, we experience the different seasons and their qualities, and observe how they and we change. We go tracking, practise the skills of traditional peoples, and discover that there is no such thing as bad weather! Our weekend camps are the ideal introduction to our wild world and, during the warmer months, are also suitable for participants with no prior experience.

Our summer holiday camps guarantee especially intensive experiences of nature and community, because at our wild meadow right by the forest lake, we do almost everything ourselves.

For experienced wilderness enthusiasts, we run a two-week camp in summer at our somewhat wilder site in northern Värmland, Sweden. This is where the taiga begins: the great northern coniferous forest belt, home to moose, wolves, wolverines, lynxes, and brown bears. Vast forests, countless blueberry bushes, thick carpets of moss, colorful marshes, and clear lakes are their habitat. We are fortunate to be able to explore these areas, which were settled by humans very late and are still sparsely populated, and to immerse ourselves deeply in the wilderness of Scandinavia.

The days grow shorter, the air cooler and damper, the leaves on the trees glow with colour, and whitish-grey mist rises. The plants retreat into the earth, and the animals are busy preparing for winter. We, too, feel an increasing need for rest, retreat, and sufficient nourishment. It is autumn. We make ourselves cosy by the fire, listen to adventurous stories, and devote ourselves to ancient crafts.

More and more people are spending time outdoors in nature. They seek relaxation, exercise, and a connection with nature out there. This one-year training program provides the practical skills needed to expertly accompany people like these on tours or other outdoor activities. Six modules, in-depth practice sessions, and tour assistance. Training Modules Outdoor Basics (4 days)Training Tour in the Danube Valley (4 days)Specialized Outdoor Knowledge (4 days)Nature Education on Tours (4 days)Outdoor First Aid (4 days)Winter and Tour Leadership (4 days) Training Objectives Learn outdoor skills to move confidently in natureAcquire tools to deepen the experience of nature on toursDevelop leadership skills to guide groups responsibly We offer the training in two regions of Germany. An overview of both training groups, dates, and locations is available at wildniswandern.de WILDNISWANDERN is an organizer of tours, seminars, and training programs in the outdoors. Our wilderness school was founded in 2000 and aims to foster people’s connection with all living things.

In the one-year Outdoor & Trekking Guide Training, participants learn to lead trekking and hiking tours through a wide range of landscapes. Drawing on the concepts of ultralight trekking and wilderness education, we travel through forests, fjell, rivers, low mountain ranges, and snowy landscapes. On foot, by packraft, and with minimal luggage. The training is an outdoor adventure in itself, but it is not about “higher, faster, farther”; it is about trekking with respect for and connection to nature. Structure of the Outdoor & Trekking Guide Training The Outdoor Guide Training consists of 5 progressive modules, each of which teaches and develops the skills needed for trekking tours in a particular landscape. Naturally, all seminars take place outdoors. We go on tours in different areas of Germany and Europe. Different landscapes evoke different archetypes, touch different emotions, and present us with particular challenges and tasks that we encounter not only in the outer natural world, but also in our inner nature. In this training, we walk through “nature as a mirror” and learn which of our own boundaries, transition zones, layers of vegetation, and inner landscapes are reflect

This course takes place upon request. The costs stated here are a rough estimate and are calculated depending on the duration, number of participants, and program. Nature teaches us harmony, solidarity, and vitality—values that are also essential in a strong team. Our outdoor team event gives companies and teams from all industries the opportunity to grow together and develop in new ways. As in a functioning ecosystem, every member of a team also has an important role. For all the elements to work together smoothly, trust, clarity, and good communication are needed. In nature, this dynamic can be experienced playfully: challenges are overcome together, strengths are recognized, and a sense of togetherness is strengthened. A powerful team is more than the sum of its members—it is a source of inspiration and support. When everyone feels valued and empowered, people not only enjoy working together more, but also become more productive. Let’s discover the natural power of a strong team together at our team-building event in Leipzig! Possible elements for effective team development: Here you’ll find an overview of the team-building activities we offer at our wilderness school. Clic

Training to become a Trekking Guide & Wilderness Hiking Guide - Experience nature, accompany people, understand the wilderness  This training is for everyone who would like to share their passion for nature, movement, and the simple life outdoors with others. As a Trekking Guide, you will be equipped to lead groups safely, responsibly, and mindfully through nature, whether on multi-day tours, day hikes, or individual experiences in forests and mountains.  The focus is on the connection between a love of nature and a passion for hiking: You will learn how to accompany people on their journeys, not only geographically, but emotionally as well.  What you will gain  After completing the training, you will be able to plan and lead trekking tours independently, competently, with care for nature, and with an understanding of people. You will do more than show people the way: you will create spaces for stillness, community, adventure, and a genuine connection with nature. Upon completing all 5 modules, you will receive a certificate of completion.

Want to get to know yourself better? The tour that moves you. Do you love being outdoors? Do you want to move, breathe, feel—and learn something along the way? Then come along. This guided wilderness hike is no walk in the park—and it’s not a survival trip either.It’s an invitation:To yourself.To your strength.To your connection with nature. Together with tour leaders Ben and Yvi, you’ll set off—with a backpack, simple equipment, and an open heart. Three days that will challenge you physically, equip you with knowledge, and connect you with nature in a new way. What to expect: - Hiking along the Erzgebirge ridge– approx. 80 km in 5 days- Sleeping under the open sky– Tarp, groundsheet, bivouac, or hammock Fire and tinder skills – What burns, when, and how?- Herbal knowledge – identifying, using, and appreciating plants - Injury prevention and first aid—with simple means - Navigation and weather knowledge – map, compass, signs in the sky- Experiencing community – traveling as a group, sharing with one another, and growing together.What remains: Tired legs. Bright eyes. New perspectives. And perhaps a little fire that you take home with you—in your heart.You should be fit enough to

Qualification to independently plan and conduct (SOLO) and lead (GROUPS) multi-day outdoor camps and trekking tours