{"id":43750,"date":"2018-10-30T18:12:51","date_gmt":"2018-10-30T17:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.steinmuehle.de\/blog\/2018\/10\/30\/a-night-hike-sharpens-the-senses-and-builds-self-confidence\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T15:39:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:39:25","slug":"a-night-hike-sharpens-the-senses-and-builds-self-confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/steinmuehle.de\/en\/blog\/2018\/10\/30\/a-night-hike-sharpens-the-senses-and-builds-self-confidence\/","title":{"rendered":"A night hike sharpens the senses and builds self-confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"

The students at Steinm\u00fchle Boarding School went on a special nighttime hike along a path lit by lanterns. Divided into five small groups, each accompanied by two teachers, the entire boarding school community set off through the forest. The entire group reached the starting point by \u201cshuttle service\u201d\u2014that is, on four wheels. During this time, the first part of a story was told. From the start of the night hike, the group continued on foot: first through the Cappeler Forest and then through a residential area, before later returning to Steinm\u00fchle. The path was marked by lights along the way. The individual groups, which set off at 30-minute intervals, had to find their own way along the route. During the waiting time between groups, there were campfires, bread on a stick, and several rounds of Werewolf in the tea room. <\/p>\n

Several stations and tasks <\/strong><\/p>\n

We stopped at various stations along the hike. There were different tasks to complete: <\/p>\n

Station 1: Lie on a tarp in a meadow and listen to the sounds of the forest at night<\/p>\n

Station 2: An interactive game focused on teamwork<\/p>\n

Station 3: The tour\u2019s first highlight: We made our way cross-country through the dark forest along a 100-meter-long rope stretched from tree to tree. We had to be careful here, as fallen trees here and there posed a tripping hazard. <\/p>\n

Station 4: From here on, those who dare should cover a certain distance on their own<\/p>\n

Station 5: Here, everyone heard the rest of the opening story and received a candle for the next station<\/p>\n

Station 6: Teamwork was once again required here: The groups had to cover a distance together, and the candles of all members had to remain lit the entire time.<\/p>\n

Developing a Sense of Belonging <\/strong><\/p>\n

As part of a partnership, the stations were staffed by volunteers from the Protestant Youth Center in Cappel, who participated in setting up, taking down, and running the night event on a voluntary basis and with great dedication. After the hike, all the groups were able to warm up by the fire with punch and hot orange juice. According to the team of educators, the goal of the night hike was not the classic \u201cspooky experience\u201d typically associated with summer camps or camping trips. Rather, it was about fostering a sense of community, sharpening the senses outside of everyday life, and gaining confidence in oneself and one\u2019s own abilities. A big thank you to the staff of the Protestant Youth Center in Cappel for their dedication! <\/p>\n

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