The Black Forest in Germany is home to many legends and strange events.

But one photographer claims to have witnessed a werewolf-like creature during a hike there.

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Black Forest Wherewolf from Hindenburg.

I have lived in Freiburg, Germany for most of my life. It's a beautiful city, right on the edge of the Black Forest.

Growing up, naturally, I heard all the old stories about that forest.

Tales of mischievous dwarfs, mysterious glassmakers, spirits that roam the woods. But to me there were always just stories, at least

until I had my own experience. I work as a freelance photographer, mostly doing nature shots for travel magazines and the like.

Honestly, it's a dream job. I get to spend my days hiking through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe, camera in hand.

The Black Forest has always been one of my favorite spots.

There's something about the dense dark trees and the mist that often clings to the ground.

It's atmospheric.

To me, the eariness can be relaxing.

I had a commission from a hiking magazine to get some shots of the last traveled paths in the forest.

They wanted to do a feature on hidden gyms for experienced hikers.

I was thrilled. This was a chance to explore some areas I hadn't

been to before. My usual hiking partner, Marcus, couldn't make it at the last minute.

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