Competitive walking event results: Triumphant victories in the "Walk Together" competition
In the picturesque district of Schmalkalden-Meiningen, the "Wandern mit Andern" (Hiking with Others) competition is fostering a culture of physical activity and community engagement. This movement and hiking challenge invites residents, including students, to explore the district's beautiful landscapes while earning points towards various prizes.
The kindergarten "Linsenwiese" recently participated in the competition, with their older children embarking on an eight-kilometer hike through five districts, discovering points of interest such as the waterfall, the playground in Laudenbach, the church in Trusen, and the Wallenburger Tower. Their efforts were rewarded with a prize of 100 euros, which the kindergarten plans to use to buy refreshing ice cream and water toys for the children to enjoy during the summer temperatures.
The competition's third place winner, Andrea Baumbach from Schwarza, also made headlines. Andrea won her 50 euro prize by completing an eight-kilometer hike from Belrieth to Vachdorf and back. She intends to spend her winnings on a shared meal with a friend, celebrating her achievement.
The competition is open to all district residents, and students are encouraged to participate during their summer holidays for a chance to win financial support. Participants need to engage in hiking or walking activities, register or report their activity following the event’s guidelines, and accumulate points through their participation to be eligible for prizes.
The "Wandern mit Andern" competition is organised by the Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen with the aim of promoting healthy lifestyles and community involvement through enjoyable outdoor activity. For exact participation steps, registration details, and deadline information, residents are advised to check local government announcements or the official district website.
The competition continues and invites all district residents to participate by September 1, 2025. Interested parties can find more information on the district's homepage at www.lra-sm.de. Through this competition, the district is encouraging its residents to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle while enjoying the beauty of the region together.
- The kindergarten "Linsenwiese" embraces a healthier, more active lifestyle by participating in the "Wandern mit Andern" competition, and their prize of 100 euros will be used to buy refreshing ice cream and water toys for the children.
- Andrea Baumbach, the third-place winner, promotes the notion of 'outdoor-living' by using her 50 euro prize from the competition to share a meal with a friend, celebrating her achievement.
- To foster a culture of physical activity and community engagement, the "Wandern mit Andern" competition encourages district residents, including students during their summer holidays, to engage in 'fitness-and-exercise' and 'science' through hiking, registering their activities, and earning points towards various prizes in the realm of 'lifestyle' and 'home-and-garden'.
