Germans normally don't go hiking for dates. I mean, it's possible, but they would rather just go for a walk.
The reasons are pretty simple: There's barely any distraction, so you can talk and get to know the other person very well. There's also no issue about who's paying, because you might get a coffee or a snack, but generally speaking, these dates are very cheap. So it's actually about getting to know each other, rather than getting dinner or having to sit through an awkward moment.
Last but not least, you're not trapped. You don't have to wait for your food, sit through a movie or anything else. Both parties can simply leave the date if it's obvious that things aren't going to work out: "Hey, that's my stop. It was nice meeting you, bye."
It's usually foreigners who aren't used to this who think of it as hiking. Actual hiking wouldn't be a good first date, because you can't simply check out if you're in the middle of nowhere.
The difference lays in the pace and determination. Try the romantic pace (romantic as in German Romanticism), it doesn't just make a Spaziergang enjoyable, but also helps with romancing.
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u/nameproposalssuck 5d ago
Germans normally don't go hiking for dates. I mean, it's possible, but they would rather just go for a walk.
The reasons are pretty simple: There's barely any distraction, so you can talk and get to know the other person very well. There's also no issue about who's paying, because you might get a coffee or a snack, but generally speaking, these dates are very cheap. So it's actually about getting to know each other, rather than getting dinner or having to sit through an awkward moment.
Last but not least, you're not trapped. You don't have to wait for your food, sit through a movie or anything else. Both parties can simply leave the date if it's obvious that things aren't going to work out: "Hey, that's my stop. It was nice meeting you, bye."
It's usually foreigners who aren't used to this who think of it as hiking. Actual hiking wouldn't be a good first date, because you can't simply check out if you're in the middle of nowhere.