50 years of hiking friends Edelweiß: A feast of the community in Lichtenau!

50 years of hiking friends Edelweiß: A feast of the community in Lichtenau!

Lichtenau, Deutschland - The hiking friends "Edelweiß" Lichtenau celebrated an important chapter in their club history last Saturday: their 50th anniversary. The festive event took place in the Gasthaus Hammer in Lichtenau, whereby around 100 guests gathered to celebrate this milestone. Among those present were also well -known guests of honor, including the mayor of Weichering, Thomas Mack, and Horst Volkmer, the honorary president of the German Volksportverein. The atmosphere was characterized by a party mood and musical entertainment by the band "D’Wuidsauriter".

A highlight of the celebrations was the appreciation of the club members, who were surprised with a special consumption bonus of 25 euros. Franz Königer, who has been at the head of the club for almost four decades, looked back on the history and achievements of hiking friends in his speech. He particularly emphasized the extensive support that the association has done over the years for various social projects. A total of more than 4,000 euros flowed to donations for facilities such as the social center in Karlshuld or the local kindergarten.

history and crescendo of the hiking friends

The foundation of the association in October 1974 was a visionary step. At an annual general meeting of the shooting club "Edelweiß" Lichtenau, it was decided to start a hiking department. The first two department heads, Martin Eichlinger and Ludwig Glöckl, were elected a few months later and thus laid the foundation for what the hiking friends are today. The enthusiasm for hiking made the club grow quickly, and in the best times it counted up to 150 members. Currently there are still 102 active members in the club, including the oldest member, the 92-year-old Rudolf Greiner, who was honored by those present for his loyalty to the club.

The hiking friends "Edelweiß" have undertaken many impressive hikes in their history. From the banks of Lake Constance to Altötting, from the pulsating Nuremberg to the charming Dillingen, the club has explored numerous paths. Even several days of hiking trips to large European cities such as Paris, Budapest and Monaco have been organized until the interest in it has decreased in recent years. Nevertheless, the hiking work remains a central part of club life.

Another milestone in the history of the hiking friends was the foundation of this independent hiking group, which had to wait two years for approval for the first official hiking days. The then district chairman, Horst Volkmer, finally announced the longed -for date for the first hiking days in Lichtenau in Lichtenau in October 1975. This event took place on October 2 and 3, 1976, and 45 clubs registered, despite the rainy weather. This successful debut event led to the establishment of the still popular hiking days that have been carried out annually since then.

In the anniversary year, the association looks back on a proud record of 46 hiking days and 25 cycling days that they organized. This tradition is an integral part of the association and a sign of the connection and sense of community of the members. The hiking friends "Edelweiß" Lichtenau are not only a hiking club, but also make a significant contribution to social life in the region. The members are associated with their love of nature and their conviviality and look forward to many more years full of shared experiences.

For a detailed view of the anniversary and the history of the association, see the current reporting on www.donauckurier.de .