
Half past eight in the morning in bamberg. While it is still quiet in the boathouse, the grove is already densely populated by sports enthusiasts of all kinds. There are many joggers and bikers on the paths and trails.
The nordic walking group of the bamberg adult education center also meets here every week in a relaxed atmosphere close to nature. Today, the group led by martina setz consists of ten participants, some of whom have already been taking part for seven years. From students to pensioners, every age group is represented.
Nordic walking, as the name suggests, is of scandinavian origin. The special aspect of this sport is that it trains up to 90 percent of the body's muscles. Because nordic walking is by far more than just walking with sticks.