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Walking clubs emerge in Germany to combat loneliness
Walking clubs are emerging as a new social format in Germany to help individuals meet new people and combat loneliness. Founded in Dresden in July by Konrad Höferth, the club organizes evening walks through the city center, attracting a diverse group of participants ranging from young to old.
These clubs gain visibility through social media and are appearing in various cities, including Berlin, Leipzig, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, and Oldenburg. Some gatherings involve hundreds of participants. To facilitate interaction, organizers often use moderators to pose questions or tasks, and awareness teams to manage the routes.
Jens Kleinert, a sports and social psychologist at the German Sport University Cologne, describes the trend not as a boom, but as a new format that complements existing social offerings in a pleasant manner.
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Dresden · German Sport University Cologne · Jens Kleinert · Konrad Höferth
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Konrad Höferth founded the Dresden walking club in July of this year. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.dk-online.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Dresden walking club utilizes an awareness team and a moderator to facilitate social interaction among participants. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.dk-online.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Sports and social psychologist Jens Kleinert views these clubs as a new format rather than a sudden boom. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.dk-online.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Walking clubs are gaining popularity through social media in cities like Berlin, Leipzig, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Oldenburg. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.dk-online.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · +1 more