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MetabolismGuide ยท Movement
Fasting hikes & movement โ why activity supports your Buchinger fast
Fasting doesnโt mean sitting still: gentle movement keeps circulation and muscles going, eases stress and lets you experience the Ore Mountains anew.
๐ฅพGentle, not athletic
โค๏ธBoost circulation
๐ชMaintain muscle
๐ฒExperience nature
Fasting hikes at the Zollhaus: In our fasting weeks the fasting leaders hike with their group โ straight from the hotel through the forests and meadows of the Ore Mountains. All dates for Buchinger fasting in the Ore Mountains โ
Stay active!
Why movement matters while fasting
During Buchinger fasting your body switches its metabolism and increasingly uses fat reserves (metabolism). Regular moderate movement supports this.
Itโs not about athletic performance but gentle activity that stimulates circulation and maintains muscle. Many feel more alive and balanced after a walk.
After the switch many report โฆ
- steady energy
- more stamina
- better focus
- mental clarity
Fasting hikes at a glance
Movement while fasting in numbers
0โ3 hrelaxed hiking per day
0 litresfluid over the day
0gentle forms of movement
0รnature right at our door
Guidelines โ your own body feeling always comes first.
What suits you?
Which movement suits fasting?
Choose what you feel like today.
Gentle hiking
The classic: relaxed pace through forests and hills โ see hiking in the Ore Mountains.
Yoga & stretching
Gentle yoga combines movement, breath and relaxation โ more in yoga while fasting. Note: yoga times may change.
Walks & Nordic walking
Ideal on low-energy days โ fresh air always helps.
Breathing & qigong
Calm movement and conscious breathing soothe the nervous system. Try the exercise below.
On the way
Breathing exercise for your hiking break
Stop for a moment, close your eyes and follow the circle.
Ready 5 breaths
A longer exhale activates relaxation and helps you arrive in nature.
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Listen to your body: energy varies from person to person. Take breaks, drink enough (drinking) and get up slowly if dizzy. Hiking in a group is extra fun โ our fasting weeks.
Buchinger fasting at the Zollhaus
Guided fasting โ in the forest, with warmth
You’ll find all fasting weeks with guided hikes, fasting coaches and dates on our page Fasting hikes in the Ore Mountains.
At Landhotel Altes Zollhaus in the Ore Mountains you fast according to Buchinger in a small group โ guided by experienced fasting leaders, with vegetable broth, fresh juices, fasting hikes, liver compresses and rest in our spa.
Current offers
Buchinger fasting dates
All prices per person in a double room. All about Buchinger fasting
07.11. - 13.11.2026Experience Fasting with Kirsten Jahns
Fasting is not about giving something up โ it is an encounter with yourself. This fasting week combines relief, exercise and joie de vivre into a healing break.
Price from 600 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
29.11. - 04.12.2026Experience Fasting with Kirsten Jahns
Experience fasting: more mindfulness, more clarity โ a break for body and mind.
Price from 565 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
10.01. - 15.01.2027Buchinger Fasting with Winfried Knust
A soothing fasting week with exercise, nature, mindfulness and valuable inspiration for regeneration and new inner balance.
Price from 799 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
17.01. - 22.01.2027Experience Fasting with Kirsten Jahns
Experience fasting with Kirsten Jahns โ a soothing time out for body, mind and soul.
Price from 585 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
21.02. - 26.02.2027Experience Fasting with Kirsten Jahns
Experience fasting โ consciously let go, gather new strength.
Price from 585 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
07.03. - 12.03.2027Buchinger Fasting with Elke Fleps
Treat yourself to a time out with Buchinger fasting at the Zollhaus. Elke Fleps supports you with holistic care, laughter yoga, hiking and valuable inspiration.
Price from 809 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
14.03. - 19.03.2027Buchinger Fasting with Katja Pohl
Buchinger fasting with Katja Pohl โ a mindful time out for body and mind with nature, peace, hikes and fasting guidance.
Price from 814 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
21.03. - 26.03.2027Buchinger Fasting with Katja Pohl
A mindful time out with peace, nature, hikes and attentive fasting guidance.
Price from 814 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
04.04. - 09.04.2027Buchinger Fasting with Elke Fleps
A week that relieves body and mind and awakens new joie de vivre, with rest, exercise and cheerful impulses back to more lightness.
Price from 809 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
Can I exercise while fasting?
Gentle movement yes โ avoid intense sport during fasting days.
What is a fasting hike?
It combines Buchinger fasting with daily relaxed hikes in nature โ often in a group.
How long should I hike?
As a guide one to three hours at a relaxed pace โ your body decides.
What if I feel dizzy?
Rest, drink and get up slowly. If it persists, talk to your fasting leader.
Conclusion
Movement makes fasting easier
Fasting and gentle activity belong together: movement supports metabolism, maintains muscle, eases stress and gives you nature moments. In the Ore Mountains trails start at the hotel.
From the Zollhaus blog
Read more & try it
What is Buchinger fasting?The fasting weekPreparationDrinkingBreaking the fastEffectsAutophagyThe 5 rulesCommon complaintsWho is it for?Therapeutic vs. BuchingerAlkaline fasting guideAlkaline fasting in the Ore MountainsRoomsRestaurantWellnessYogaContact
Further sources: รrztegesellschaft Heilfasten & Ernรคhrung e. V. ยท Klinik Buchinger Wilhelmi
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Guided Buchinger fasting with hikes, yoga, wellness and lots of forest calm.
